Covenant Health

Today on the National Day of Mourning we lowered our flags to half-mast and paused to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or become ill because of their work.

Day 2 is in the books! Engaged & Empowered 2026 may be over, but the impact is just beginning. Thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke up and helped shape the future of person-centred care. 🙌

Stories shared. Voices heard. Connections made. That's a wrap on Day 1 of Engaged & Empowered 2026! 👏

Tomorrow, hundreds of voices from patients, families, caregivers and care teams come together in Edmonton to shape the future of person-centred care. Let's go! 🙌

We couldn't do what we do without volunteers! 👏 NVW2026

During #NVW2026, we’re proud to recognize the amazing youth volunteers at the Misericordia and Villa Caritas. To honour their impact, volunteer services offers the Volunteer Spirit Award, a scholarship supporting their educational journeys. Learn more: bit.ly/4cDbEN3

Swag check. The countdown to Engaged & Empowered 2026 is ON. Two days of connection, learning and meaningful conversations about the future of person-centred care. Plus some goodies to take home! See you there. 👋

Meet Roberta Saltvold, a volunteer at Villa Marie in Red Deer. Each week, she visits residents, supporting church, Bible study and hymn singing, where joy shines through connection. During #NVW2026, we celebrate those who bring comfort and connection every day.

Behind every donation decision is a family choosing hope in the middle of loss, and healthcare workers like Paul who walk alongside them. Take two minutes to register your decision at GiveLifeAlberta.ca and have the conversation with your loved ones.

We're looking for a casual physiotherapist to join the Breathe Easy Program at Gene Zwozdesky Centre Norwood in Edmonton. You'll work alongside an interdisciplinary team delivering respiratory rehab to residents managing complex lung conditions. Apply: bit.ly/4vHIKCB

The Engaged & Empowered 2026 Summit is where patients, providers, researchers and leaders come together to talk honestly about what person-centred care looks like in practice. Grab your tickets before they're gone: bit.ly/4ofRT0q ⌛

“To support our mission, volunteers come in and spend time with our residents, whether it’s just visiting or talking or doing activities,” says Tanya Van Oene, recreation manager at Buffalo Grace Manor.bit.ly/4cnHtcr #NVW2026

Since retiring in 2019, Kathryn has been volunteering at La Crete Continuing Care, spending time each week reading to, chatting with or simply sitting with residents. During national volunteer week, we’re reminded that a big difference can be made simply by showing up. #NVW2026

As we begin National Volunteer Week I’d like to share this quote and also say a huge thank you to @CovenantCA for the opportunities they’ve given me to be a volunteer! “Volunteering is not a task but a reflection of our shared humanity.” Tracey O’Neil

The second meeting of the Acute Care System Priority Working Group was held today, bringing together senior leaders from across Alberta’s health system, including @AcuteCareAB, Emergency Health Services, @AssistLivingAB, @PrimaryCareAB, @RecoveryAlberta, @HealthQltyAB, the @Albertadoctors, @AHS_media, @CovenantCA, Government of Alberta officials, and EHS partners. This session focused on EHS modernization, current challenges in emergency care, and opportunities to strengthen integration across Emergency Health Services, emergency departments, and the broader acute care system. The discussion generated constructive, system-level insights to support continued improvements in emergency health service delivery. Thank you to all attendees for their engagement. I look forward to the next session.

Today, Give Life Alberta flags were raised at the Misericordia and Grey Nuns hospitals, a visible reminder of the lives saved and transformed through organ and tissue donation. Register today. Talk to your family. It matters more than you think. 💚 #NOTDAW #BeADonor

This national volunteer week, we celebrate those who give their time to support patients, families and staff across our sites. From offering comfort to lending a helping hand, their presence makes a meaningful difference every day. Thank you for all that you do💙

The Cruel & Unethical exhibition, developed by the Legacy of Hope Foundation, is coming to Engaged & Empowered 2026. This travelling exhibition shines a light on the experiments and studies conducted on Indigenous children in Residential Schools: bit.ly/4ofRT0q

Today is Advance Care Planning day in Alberta.  This day highlights the importance of thinking and talking about your healthcare wishes before a crisis occurs. Access free resources to help you get started: bit.ly/4tFRHe9

As a geriatric assessment nurse at the Covenant Community Health Centre, Jean Blank and her team give older adults the time to work through complex health concerns and connect patients with the right supports. Read more: bit.ly/486V70Z