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Mental health
October 10, 2016

Helping kids in crisis

Bonnyville comes together to provide mental health support for its children and adolescents

  • Mental Health,
  • Innovation
Path to Home
October 3, 2016

New approach to care is helping save lives

  • Vascular,
  • Innovation,
  • General Health
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Dominic Dayag, James Stubbs and Aemilia Gutterrez enjoy the sunshine during a visit to the EGCCC’s rooftop garden.
September 21, 2016

Care team gets to the heart of Huntington disease

  • Chronic Conditions,
  • Innovation
One of the books that Mallorey reads to her son Liam as part of her rehabilitation.
One of the books that Mallorey Long reads to her son Liam as part of her rehabilitation
September 14, 2016

How Humpty Dumpty helped a stroke patient recover

  • Chronic Conditions,
  • Innovation
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

  • Innovation,
  • Orthopedics,
  • Rehabilitation
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

  • Mental Health,
  • Seniors,
  • Innovation
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

  • Pregnancy,
  • Chronic Conditions,
  • Women's Health,
  • Innovation
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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

  • Seniors,
  • Fitness and Wellness,
  • Innovation
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

  • Chronic Conditions,
  • Innovation
Lois and Nelson's hands
August 8, 2016

Keeping aging couples together

Killam’s new facility is designed with heart

  • Seniors,
  • Innovation
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