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New Technology Improves Surgery for Bladder Cancer

Thanks to donors, surgeons at the Misericordia Community Hospital are the first in Alberta to use Cysview blue-light cystoscopy in bladder cancer surgery.

Oct 24, 2024
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Leading-edge Equipment Improves Breast Cancer Surgery

The Dianne and Irving Kipnes Foundation generously contributed $150,000 for state-of-the-art equipment at the Misericordia Community Hospital to help breast cancer surgery patients receive leading-edge care.

Oct 24, 2024
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Royal Canadian Legion Robertson Memorial Branch No. 17 funds three recliner chairs, giving the gift of comfort and peace of mind for patients and residents, including veterans, and their loved ones visiting or staying overnight at St. Joseph's Home

Nov 6, 2024
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The Breathe Easy program and C.O.L.D. club offer lung health education, exercise and support to people with chronic lung disease.

Nov 6, 2024
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Media joined us inside the new ER to hear from speakers including (from left): Rob Morrison (secretary-treasurer, Edmonton Civic Employees Charitable Assistance Fund), Minister Jason Copping (Alberta Health), Jo Ann Molloy (senior operating officer, Misericordia Community Hospital), Patrick Dumelie (CEO, Covenant Health), Lisa Munro (president & CEO, Covenant Foundation), Deputy Premier and Minister Nathan Neudorf (Alberta Infrastructure), Treena Hrytsak (patient ambassador)

Funds to improve family-centred care and spaces, specialized equipment and training

Nov 6, 2024
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Nov 6, 2024
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Longtime Banff resident Joe Switzer helps to transform health care for Bow Valley residents and visitors with generous estate gift that will enhance emergency and palliative care at Covenant's Banff Mineral Springs Hospital

Nov 6, 2024
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The Dianne and Irving Kipnes Foundation generously contributed $150,000 for state-of-the-art equipment at the Misericordia Community Hospital to help breast cancer surgery patients receive leading-edge care.

Oct 24, 2024
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Thanks to donors, surgeons at the Misericordia Community Hospital are the first in Alberta to use Cysview blue-light cystoscopy in bladder cancer surgery.

Oct 24, 2024
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“This raffle helps support enhanced services and programs that are not otherwise funded by operating dollars.”

Nov 20, 2022
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St. Joseph's Home site administrator Ryan Wiest presents winner George Kambeitz with a big cheque on March 30 worth $4,945 - half the total pot of Covenant Foundation's recent High Tea 50/50 raffle.--SUBMITTED PHOTO

Apr 6, 2022
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By Brenton Driedger, Social Media and Storytelling Advisor, Covenant Health

Oct 23, 2021
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By Celine Richter, Freelance writer and photographer

Valerie Tanasiuk is leading a recycling program at St. Joseph's General Hospital in Vegreville

Apr 23, 2018
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By Ashley Kowalewski, Communications Advisor, Covenant Health

Nov 5, 2016
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