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Boomer Caps - In memory of Cpl. Andrew James Eykelenboom
Andrew Eykelenboom was killed on duty in Afghanistan as a medic for the Canadian Military. Andrew's mother Maureen worked for Volunteer Services at the Misericordia for many years.
Celebrating our History
In a wonderful tribute to the Misericordia Sisters, stained glass artist David Warawa and specialguest, Sister Anne-Marie Plamondon recently unveiled a life-sized likeness of Sister Rosalie Cadron-Jette, the order's foundress.
7 West Medicine Unit - Team Mission Award (2002)
Using a collaborative approach and a healthy dose of compassion and reactivity, the 7 West Medicine Unit team is bringing hope and healing to patients at the Misericordia Community Hospital and beyond.
Jim Micklos - 2003 Mission Award (Individual)
Jim Micklos approaches life with hope in his heart and a smile on his face. For more than three decades, he has inspired and supported his team members and colleagues with his boundless spirit and compassion.
COMPRU: Co-hosts international meeting
A drive to apply advanced technology to clinical work recently led the COMPRU team to initiate a gathering of the most promising minds in digital imaging and head and neck reconstruction from March 20-22, 2002.
The COMPRU Westaim ASRA Chair in Interfacial Biomechanics
An existing partnership between Caritas and the University of Alberta departments has graduated to a new status. On December 2, 2002, a new Endowed Research Chair aimed at enhancing biomechanical engineering education and research in Canada was officially established and celebrated at the University of Alberta's Faculty Club.
Remembering Our Roots: The Continuing Tradition of the Misericordia Sisters
There may today be fewer than two hundred Sisters of the Misericorde, but their dedication and influence are as strong as ever. Also known as Sisters of Mercy, the Congregation of the Sisters of Misericorde was established in Montreal in 1848 by Marie Rosalie Cad ron-Jette.
Shear Heart
Kudos to Caritas staff members who participated in Cops for Cancer fundraising events on August 14 and 17. A total of 24 staff including 19 security team members, a housekeeper, a Vice President, an LPN, a photographer and a unit supervisor allowed their heads to be shaved in support of the Canadian Cancer Society.
Getting the Picture
Thanks to a popular reality-based education program at the Misericordia Hospital, Alberta teens are learning lessons about making safe choices in life—without having to do it the hard way.
Making Connections
“You have breast cancer.” These four simple words can launch an array of questions and fears in the days and weeks following a diagnosis. A unique program at the Misericordia Community Hospital is focusing on providing women with the support and connections they need on their journey.
Beginning the day with hope and restoration
Just outside an operating theatre at the Misericorida Community Hospital, three surgeons are scrubbing in for their first and only surgery of the day—a seven-hour operation that will restore the body and spirit of a woman with breast cancer.
Words for thought...on family
Family is a word that evokes a multitude of concepts, thoughts and feelings including joy, sorrow, caring, hope and love. The Websters dictionary lists numerous descriptions of family-a group consisting of parents and children; people closely related by blood; a group consisting of individuals descended from a common ancestry-to mention but a few.
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