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New research shows not wearing sling after surgery can speed up patients' recovery and return to mobility

September 12, 2016

Fling the sling after rotator cuff surgery

New research shows not wearing sling after surgery can speed up patients' recovery and return to mobility

Killam firefighter Cary Castagna experiences what it is like to be strapped to a wheelchair and parked in front of the window.

Cary Castanga — Killam firefighter Cary Castagna experiences what it is like to be strapped to a wheelchair and parked in front of the window.

August 17, 2016

Experiencing the world of dementia

Killam firefighters take on the challenge

Shannon Lowe (right) describes McKenna Lowe (left) as content and easygoing. She says her brothers often vie for McKenna's attention—she is very loved.

Shannon Lowe (right) describes McKenna Lowe (left) as content and easygoing. She says her brothers often vie for McKenna's attention- she is very loved. — Shannon Lowe (right) describes McKenna Lowe (left) as content and easygoing. She says her brothers often vie for McKenna's attention—she is very loved.

August 15, 2016

Groundbreaking care delivers healthy baby girl

Bill Bush works out three to five times a week at the Westend Seniors Activity Centre in Edmonton.

Bill Bush NESH — Bill Bush works out three to five times a week at the Westend Seniors Activity Centre in Edmonton.

August 12, 2016

Eighty-year-old fitness enthusiast

Catherine Willis has lived with Type 1 diabetes for over 55 years. Even though she has faced some challenges, she still has a positive outlook on life.

Catherine Willis has lived with Type 1 diabetes for over 55 years. Even though she has faced some challenges, she still has a positive outlook on life.

August 10, 2016

Diabetes: Over 50 years of struggles and triumphs

Lois and Nelson's hands

August 8, 2016

Keeping aging couples together

Killam’s new facility is designed with heart

Two orthopedic surgeon beginning an knee surgery

July 20, 2016

Big impact by small St. Mary's Hospital orthopedic team

Beating severe depression with electoconvulsive therapy (ECT)

July 13, 2016

Beating severe depression with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Dr. Michael Demas with Melodie Boyko following her ECT treatment

Dr. Deams and Melody.jpg — Dr. Michael Demas with Melodie Boyko following her ECT treatment

July 13, 2016

Treating severe depression with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Premature twins Jacob and Arianna were born at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital on May 23, 2016, at 32 weeks and four days.

Premature Birth story 2016 — Premature twins Jacob and Arianna were born at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital on May 23, 2016, at 32 weeks and four days.

July 4, 2016

Helping premature babies get home sooner