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Naveen Sharma (right) helps Dean Myers, resident, work on his arm strength.

Rehab Gym 1.png — Naveen Sharma (right) helps Dean Myers, resident, work on his arm strength.

October 11, 2017

Residents overcome depression, social isolation thanks to gym

dining table

September 11, 2017

Meaningful conversations

Advance care planning begins at the family dinner table

fall

September 11, 2017

Signs of change in palliative care

Bill C-277 is headed for second reading by the Senate this fall

bedside lamp

August 31, 2017

Always leave a lamp on

New tools help teams address special needs of the dying and their families

Misericordia ICU uses collaboration to find new ways to address delirium

August 25, 2017

Finding new ways to address delirium

Dr. Tami Masterson listens carefully to Britany during her baby girl’s appointment at the Covenant Health Foster Care Clinic and offers no-nonsense, respectful guidance.

Breaking the cylcle of trauma — Dr. Tami Masterson listens carefully to Britany during her baby girl’s appointment at the Covenant Health Foster Care Clinic and offers no-nonsense, respectful guidance.

May 23, 2017

Breaking the cycle of trauma

The Covenant Health Foster Care Clinic

iRSM workshop May 5 and 6 group photo

May 16, 2017

Rebuilding jaws for function and dignity

The Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine is teaching surgeons and prosthodontists the latest and most innovative methods for rebuilding jaws for cancer patients.

Ear simulation models are organized neatly around tools at the IRSM lab.

March 22, 2017

Ear to help

Volunteers at the iRSM create surgical simulation models for surgeons in training

Stroke patients are rushed to the CT scan to determine whether they are a candidate for the clot-busting drug tPA (tissue Plasminogen Activator).

Door-to-Needle CT Scan — Stroke patients are rushed to the CT scan to determine whether they are a candidate for the clot-busting drug tPA (tissue Plasminogen Activator).

March 20, 2017

Alberta hospitals lead world in treatment time for stroke patients

Shorter times resulting in excellent patient recoveries

March 8, 2017

Women with vision: Part two

March 8, 2017

Women with vision: Part one

Donna LaMonthe, patient at the Misericordia Community Hospital, enjoyed participating in the healing drum circle.

Donna LaMonthe, patient at the Misericordia Community Hospital enjoyed participating in the healing drum circle. — Donna LaMonthe, patient at the Misericordia Community Hospital, enjoyed participating in the healing drum circle.

March 1, 2017

Drum circle promotes physical and spiritual healing