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When yoga became her saving grace

April 18, 2019

When yoga became her saving grace

A nurse shares a personal story about struggles with mental illness

Research shows laughter boosts our mental and physical health

April 1, 2019

Laughter boosts our mental and physical health

Covenant Health to build a $26 million supportive living facility

March 8, 2019

Covenant Health to build a $26 million supportive living facility

Yoga for grief

February 28, 2019

Yoga for grief support

Using the ancient practice to help ease people’s pain

Chapel is relocated at the Misericordia Community Hospital

February 19, 2019

Chapel relocated at Misericordia Community Hospital

Compassion Room at Misericordia

February 14, 2019

Providing support during difficult health journeys

Compassion Rooms at the Misericordia hospital keep patients and families together

Men's group generates hope

February 4, 2019

Men's group generates hope

Weekly discussion circle builds community and confidence

Grief takes many forms

January 30, 2019

What is grief?

Quitting smoking

January 23, 2019

The struggle to butt out

Respiratory Clinical Lead Aaron Jabs shares her journey to quit smoking

Man walking alone through park

November 21, 2018

Keeping seniors connected

Age is one of several risk factors for isolation

Photo taken at AUX Airfield at Wellingore, England, 1942. Jack Hilton is in the cockpit of the Hurricane aircraft, part of 438 Fighter Squadron.

World War II Canadian fighter pilot Jack Hilton shares his stories — Photo taken at AUX Airfield at Wellingore, England, 1942. Jack Hilton is in the cockpit of the Hurricane aircraft, part of 438 Fighter Squadron.

November 7, 2018

World War II fighter pilot shares his stories

blue butterfly on a window

October 22, 2018

Program supports families who miscarry