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Quitting smoking

January 23, 2019

The struggle to butt out

Respiratory Clinical Lead Aaron Jabs shares her journey to quit smoking

Two new advanced hybrid operating rooms open at Grey Nuns Community Hospital

September 21, 2018

Two new advanced hybrid operating rooms open at Grey Nuns Community Hospital

Stroke patients are rushed to the CT scan to determine whether they are a candidate for the clot-busting drug tPA (tissue Plasminogen Activator).

Door-to-Needle CT Scan — Stroke patients are rushed to the CT scan to determine whether they are a candidate for the clot-busting drug tPA (tissue Plasminogen Activator).

March 20, 2017

Alberta hospitals lead world in treatment time for stroke patients

Shorter times resulting in excellent patient recoveries

To help keep track of a patient’s pre-admission home medications, the Misericordia has implemented a Medication Reconciliation (MedRec) program.

October 25, 2016

Life-changing heart attack

An important part of recovery is how hospital staff support patients for discharge

Path to Home

October 3, 2016

New approach to care is helping save lives

Preparing for a carotid endarterectomy at the Grey Nuns Hospital

July 1, 2016

Life-saving vascular surgery with compassion

Vascular Surgery

July 1, 2016

Who are the surgeons who restore your body’s blood flow?

(From left) Dr. Chris Nichol, "patient" Nadine Terpstra and Cindy Parker, Registered Nurse, in St. Mary’s Emergency department’s triage area.

Dr. Chris Nichol, patient Nadine Terpstra and Cindy Parker, Registered Nurse in St. Mary’s Emergency department’s triage area — (From left) Dr. Chris Nichol, "patient" Nadine Terpstra and Cindy Parker, Registered Nurse, in St. Mary’s Emergency department’s triage area.

November 10, 2015

Stroke simulation leads to quicker treatment time