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Music is medicine - music therapy for residents at St. Marguerite Manor.

February 15, 2017

Music as medicine

New music therapy program boosts the mood and memory of seniors with dementia

The Dons bond: Holy Cross Manor residents, both named Don, are regulars at the Men’s Breakfast Club.

The Dons bond. Holy Cross Manor residents, both named Don, are regulars at the Men’s Breakfast Club. — The Dons bond: Holy Cross Manor residents, both named Don, are regulars at the Men’s Breakfast Club.

February 8, 2017

Men’s Breakfast Club

Recreation program serves up food and fellowship

After six months of being bedridden, Kevin Fitzpatrick (left) is thrilled to be up. He’s thankful for the encouragement from the whole team, including Naveen Sharma (right), Physical Therapist.

After six months of being bed-ridden, Kevin Kirkpatrick (left) is thrilled to be up. He’s thankful for the encouragement from the whole team, including Naveen Sharma (right), Physical Therapist. — After six months of being bedridden, Kevin Fitzpatrick (left) is thrilled to be up. He’s thankful for the encouragement from the whole team, including Naveen Sharma (right), Physical Therapist.

January 16, 2017

There's life after long-term care

December 14, 2016

Special bike provides cutting-edge care

Gift of fun and fitness for seniors in Banff

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

December 5, 2016

A team approach to recovery after surgery

Q&A: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery with Colleen Effa, ERAS Nurse Co-ordinator

Door of Mercy

October 12, 2016

Door of Mercy

Wedding memories

September 26, 2016

Wedding memories bridge past and present

Vintage items help St. Mary's residents socialize

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

Vegreville Visual Artists group

Vegreville Visual Aritsts — Vegreville Visual Artists group

September 5, 2016

Art with heart

Hospital hosts community gallery

(From left) Marlene Varga, Wound Care Nurse, Kirstin Hubert and Kirstin's mother seem like old friends.

(From left) Marlene Varga, Wound Care Nurse, Kristin Hubert and Kristin's mother seem like old friends. — (From left) Marlene Varga, Wound Care Nurse, Kirstin Hubert and Kirstin's mother seem like old friends.

August 24, 2016

Whole-hearted care saves patient’s feet and quality of life