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A Sister setting up equipment in the operating room of St. Michael's General Hospital, circa 1960 (Photo courtesy of Galt Museum & Archives)

Sisters of St. Martha working in the operating room 1960 — A Sister setting up equipment in the operating room of St. Michael's General Hospital, circa 1960 (Photo courtesy of Galt Museum & Archives)

June 6, 2019

Honouring 90 years of service

Sisters of St. Martha created a healthcare and education legacy

Walking outside

May 23, 2019

Walk for good physical and mental health

Nutrition and mental health

May 16, 2019

What you eat can affect your mental health

Dr. Jennine Wismark and Dr. Sue Reid

May 10, 2019

Lending a listening ear

Physician peer support group to launch at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital

LPN Clinical Coordinator Shauna Taylor finds solace in the reflection room at Dulcina Hospice.

May 9, 2019

Hospice staff recharge in reflection room

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May 8, 2019

Research with therapy rabbit looks at easing loneliness and isolation

Youville Home residents living with dementia participate in animal therapy research

Janice Rachinski holds a photo album of her son Damien, who died by suicide at age 18.

May 7, 2019

Grieving death by suicide

Support groups provide reassurance and purpose

We all have mental health

May 6, 2019

We all have mental health

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