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John Srala is proof having a purposeful role helps you stay happy in your later years.

John Srala — John Srala is proof having a purposeful role helps you stay happy in your later years.

July 29, 2016

Resident volunteer helps gift shop get back in business

Sookie and her owner Helene Dahl are a pet therapy team. They visit St. Therese Villa every second Tuesday. Sookie loves the treats resident Doreen Kirby always has on hand, and Doreen loves the canine companionship.

Sookie and her owner are a pet therapy team. They visit St. Therese Villa in Lethrbidge every second Tuesday — Sookie and her owner Helene Dahl are a pet therapy team. They visit St. Therese Villa every second Tuesday. Sookie loves the treats resident Doreen Kirby always has on hand, and Doreen loves the canine companionship.

July 18, 2016

Pets provide brain boost

24/7 help for employees key to preventing PTSD

July 15, 2016

24/7 help for employees key to preventing PTSD

An Elder shares wisdom with Aboriginal Liaison Worker Marlene Collins

July 11, 2016 Video

Bridging cultures to promote healing

Throughout the summer, people are welcome to explore the tipi erected in the outdoor courtyard of the Misericordia Community Hospital cafeteria. It is the eigth year the Covenant Health site has celebrated the healing power of Aboriginal culture this way.

Visitors are welcome to explore the tipi erected in the Misericordia Hospital courtyard — Throughout the summer, people are welcome to explore the tipi erected in the outdoor courtyard of the Misericordia Community Hospital cafeteria. It is the eigth year the Covenant Health site has celebrated the healing power of Aboriginal culture this way.

July 11, 2016

Tipi teachings

Three questions to Kyle Campiou, Aboriginal Cultural Helper for Covenant Health

The Friendship Group, a mental health support group, meets three times a week at the Grey Nuns Hospital

July 8, 2016

Friendship Group heals with social connections

Tracy Lowe, Resident Assistant, gets to know her residents and makes them feel comfortable.

Tracy Lowe, Health Care Aid, Dulcina Hospice, provides end-of-life care to residents. — Tracy Lowe, Resident Assistant, gets to know her residents and makes them feel comfortable.

June 24, 2016

Caring for the dying with an open heart

A day in the life of a Resident Assistant

Elena Clark, 61, is feeling relief as the pain in her chest is eased by the healing touch of Health Care Aide Lourdes McBride.

Elena Clark and Lourdes McBride- St.Joseph's Palliative care - 2016 — Elena Clark, 61, is feeling relief as the pain in her chest is eased by the healing touch of Health Care Aide Lourdes McBride.

June 22, 2016

What is a good death?

Right to die overshadowing quality palliative care

A mosaic plaque was presented by the students of Steinhauer School to St. Joseph's residents in recognition of their 20-year partnership.

20160519-CHST-Steinhauer and St. Joe's (1).jpg — A mosaic plaque was presented by the students of Steinhauer School to St. Joseph's residents in recognition of their 20-year partnership.

May 19, 2016

Celebrating 20 years of partnership

Lee Mei King (right) is one of 14 Fort McMurray Northern Lights Regional Health Centre evacuees. She was welcomed with open arms by Danielle Segall and the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre staff.

Lee, Mei King is one of 14 Fort McMurray Northern Lights Regional Health Centre evacuee — Lee Mei King (right) is one of 14 Fort McMurray Northern Lights Regional Health Centre evacuees. She was welcomed with open arms by Danielle Segall and the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre staff.

May 16, 2016

Responding at a moment's notice to fire evacuees