Volunteers make textured sleeves to comfort patients
Grey Nuns Community Hospital volunteers have made around 100 fidget sleeves to calm and comfort patients with dementia.
April 20, 2021
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Meet Jennifer Hamilton
Registered nurse Jennifer Hamilton says the ICU team at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital has risen up to meet the challenges of the pandemic.
February 3, 2021
Grateful mom gives back
A mother remembers the care she and her newborn received at the NICU at Grey Nuns Community Hospital and gives back.
February 1, 2021
Group therapy goes online
Grey Nuns hospital staff develop online group therapy programs to support mental health patients.
January 14, 2021
Mom’s post-partum life-saving surgery
Grey Nuns Community Hospital’s care team swift action and collaboration saves Edmonton woman who had post-partum complications.
December 9, 2020
Grey Nuns trials new study to treat severe depression
Grey Nuns Community Hospital pilots new clinical trial to explore the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) therapy on individuals with seve
November 23, 2020
Meet Michael Reesick
Michael Reesick was redeployed from his regular position as a stores attendant at Misericordia Community Hospital to work as a COVID-19 screener at Grey Nuns.
November 5, 2020
Baby Stella fulfills couple's dream
First-time mother talks about her struggles with infertility and how she safely delivered her newborn at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital.
October 1, 2020
Meeting the challenges of COVID
Covenant Health rises up to meet the challenges of caring for patients during COVID-19.
September 8, 2020
Meet Dr. Amanda Brisebois
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Amanda has a message to all about the value of working collaboratively during a time of change and uncertainty.
September 2, 2020
Helping Brad go home
Brad Nottingham, a palliative care patient at the Grey Nuns hospital, received supports to ensure he had a safe and comfortable return to his home.
July 2, 2020
Name tags help staff connect with patients
Staff in the Grey Nuns emergency department create new photo ID name tags during COVID-19 so patients and colleagues can see their faces.
June 22, 2020
Connecting hearts link patients and families
The Misericordia and Grey Nuns community hospitals take part in Connecting Hearts to provide comfort and support connections between patients and loved ones.
June 8, 2020
Meet Nate Crosland
Nate Crosland, a member of the NICU resuscitation team, sees a lot of babies. COVID-19 has meant some changes to his work.
May 29, 2020
Teen 3D printing project helps healthcare workers
Healthcare workers are finding it more comfortable to wear masks thanks to a group of Edmonton area teens.
May 21, 2020
Meet Joseph Vellam
Joseph Vellam, a chef at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital for six years, shares how he and his team continue to serve patients and hospital teams amid COVID-19.
May 20, 2020
Meet Brian Greenwood
“Visitor access restrictions have added another dimension and discipline to my care,” says Grey Nuns chaplain Brian Greenwood.
May 14, 2020
Spiritual care in a pandemic
Healthcare chaplains connect with and support patients, residents and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 14, 2020
Women’s health uses simulations to prepare for COVID-positive patients
Teams at the Grey Nuns and Misericordia hospitals have been participating in simulation training to prepare to care for COVID-suspected or -positive patients.
May 7, 2020
Volunteers find new ways to give
Misericordia and Grey Nuns Community Hospital volunteers have sewn hundreds of masks for staff and patients.
April 23, 2020
