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Freyja and beads

December 4, 2017

NICU treasure beads mark milestones for tiny patients

A Covenant Health chapel waits to greet those looking to seek guidance.

A quiet chapel waits for those longing to find peace — A Covenant Health chapel waits to greet those looking to seek guidance.

November 22, 2017

Finding a place of peace

Nancy Unterschultz, LPN at the Misericordia Community Hospital, is paying special attention to the areas where pressure ulcers often form.

PIP.Heel4.jpg — Nancy Unterschultz, LPN at the Misericordia Community Hospital, is paying special attention to the areas where pressure ulcers often form.

November 16, 2017

Pressure injuries: prevention is key!

Chateau Vitaline residents finished these works of art.

Chateau Vitaline residents finished these works of art.

October 25, 2017

Painting brings out creative side of Chateau Vitaline residents

Flu vaccine and needle.jpg

October 16, 2017

The forgotten side of flu

Abbey, a Maltese dog, visits with Joanne Boyce, a patient on the Grey Nuns palliative unit.

Abbey, a Maltese dog, visits with Joanne Boyce, a patient on the Grey Nuns palliative unit for pet therapy. — Abbey, a Maltese dog, visits with Joanne Boyce, a patient on the Grey Nuns palliative unit.

October 2, 2017

Four-legged care team

Pet therapy has proven health benefits and can help patients and residents cope with a variety of physical and mental health challenges.

tibetan singing bowl

September 26, 2017

Respecting wishes leads to a peaceful end

How one patient’s voice is heard and her care plan is followed through

Residents at St. Joseph’s Home enjoy all types of activities.

St. Joseph's Home residents — Residents at St. Joseph’s Home enjoy all types of activities.

September 25, 2017

St. Joseph's Home brings a community together

Living with others helps fight isolation and loneliness

A collection of octopuses waiting to be handed out

A collection of some of the octopuses waiting to be handed out. — A collection of octopuses waiting to be handed out

September 18, 2017

Crocheted comfort in the NICU

Premature babies in intensive care are comforted by stuffed octopuses

Bells and music rolling songsters

July 19, 2017

The Rolling Songsters bring music and life to Edmonton General

Musical group at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre uses songs to help residents with dementia and multiple sclerosis lead fuller lives.