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October 30, 2018

Too few women know the facts about menopause

Free seminars provide insight on symptoms and treatment options

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October 22, 2018

Program supports families who miscarry

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May 16, 2018

Grey Nuns staff celebrate patient’s miracle baby

Vanessa Todd

April 25, 2018

Keeping moms and newborns together

Rooming-in approach helps infants going through opioid withdrawal

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March 9, 2018

Women and heart disease

Many people aren't aware of the risk faced by women

Parents Pavlo and Kateryna with their babies Elizabeth and Victoria, who were two months premature

Parents hold their twin daughters born two months premature in the NICU at the Misericordia Hospital — Parents Pavlo and Kateryna with their babies Elizabeth and Victoria, who were two months premature

November 1, 2017

Begin with the end in mind

NICU nurse practitioner begins discharge planning on day one

Newborn son Riley snuggles into the chest of his mother Kathleen Martyshuk.

August 15, 2017

Grey Nuns receives baby-friendly designation

Grey Nuns is the largest full-service hospital in Canada to receive the baby-friendly designation by the World Health Organization and Breastfeeding Committee for Canada.

Dr. Tami Masterson listens carefully to Britany during her baby girl’s appointment at the Covenant Health Foster Care Clinic and offers no-nonsense, respectful guidance.

Breaking the cylcle of trauma — Dr. Tami Masterson listens carefully to Britany during her baby girl’s appointment at the Covenant Health Foster Care Clinic and offers no-nonsense, respectful guidance.

May 23, 2017

Breaking the cycle of trauma

The Covenant Health Foster Care Clinic

Dietitian Sandra and Mandeep share a light moment during an appointment at the Centre for Diabetes Care. Mandeep does not speak fluent English, so Covenant Health provides her with a language interpreter.

Langauage interpreters bridging barriers — Dietitian Sandra and Mandeep share a light moment during an appointment at the Centre for Diabetes Care. Mandeep does not speak fluent English, so Covenant Health provides her with a language interpreter.

April 28, 2017

Language interpreters

Bridging barriers to quality care

Volunteers and staff help families heal after losing a baby

April 26, 2017

Volunteers and staff help families heal after losing a baby