MEDICAL NEWS

Medical awareness graphic titled “Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS): Understanding Stage 0 Breast Cancer,” featuring an anatomical breast illustration, pink awareness ribbon, and Saving Grace Medical Academy branding.

Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) - Breast Cancer Awareness Month

What is DCIS? Learn about Stage 0 breast cancer, including risk factors, screening, diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis.

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Oct 911 min read

Five healthcare professionals wearing pink breast cancer awareness ribbons, with a large pink ribbon and Breast Cancer Awareness Month message.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn about different types of breast cancer and join us in supporting patients and researchers.

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Oct 64 min read

nurse walks with three children in Halloween costumes along a snowy, leaf-covered neighborhood street.

Welcome to October Nursing Students!

Welcome to October in Alberta! Halloween safety, respiratory season and clinical certification reminders for students and families.

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Oct 25 min read

Nursing student in scrubs with a stethoscope and textbooks promoting current BLS, First Aid and ACLS certification for Edmonton nursing students and healthcare professionals.

Before Clinicals Begin: Check Your BLS, First Aid & ACLS Certifications

Nursing students: check your BLS, First Aid and ACLS expiry dates now to stay ready for clinical placements and avoid delays in Edmonton.

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Sep 263 min read

Edmonton nursing students preparing for clinical placements with BLS, ACLS and First Aid training at Saving Grace Medical Academy.

Welcome Back, Nursing Students! Are You Ready for Clinical Placements?

Nursing students: get ready for clinical placements with BLS, ACLS and First Aid training at Saving Grace Medical Academy in Edmonton.

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Sep 23 min read

Hero graphic showing a nursing student in hospital scrubs holding an expired Heart & Stroke BLS Provider certification while preparing for clinical placement. The graphic reminds healthcare students to renew their BLS certification before clinical rotations to meet hospital requirements and avoid placement delays.

Clinical Placements Are Underway: Don't Let an Expired Certification Hold You Back!

Starting clinical placement? Check your BLS certification before orientation to avoid delays and begin your healthcare journey prepared.

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Jul 174 min read

A nurse assessing an adult patient in snowy winter conditions beside a running vehicle, illustrating when to call 911 versus driving to the hospital during a medical emergency. Saving Grace Medical Academy BLS and First Aid training.

When to Call 911 vs When to Drive

When to call 911 versus driving to the hospital explained for nursing students, covering emergency red flags and BLS-based decision-making.

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Dec 13, 20253 min read

Grace from Saving Grace Medical Academy making a snow angel outdoors with the title ‘Cold-Related Medical Emergencies,’ representing winter hazards like frostbite, hypothermia, and the importance of BLS training for nursing students.

Winter Weather & Cold-Related Medical Emergencies

Learn how to recognize frostnip, frostbite, and hypothermia this winter. Essential cold-weather emergency skills for nursing students from Saving Grace Medical Academy.

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Dec 11, 20253 min read

Grace, a Saving Grace Medical instructor in navy scrubs, standing on a snowy Edmonton street with Christmas lights, sharing a holiday safety message about winter driving.

Merry Christmas 2025 & Local Free Events

Celebrate the holiday season with Saving Grace Medical. Stay safe on Edmonton’s winter roads, enjoy free local Christmas events, and share kindness with your community.

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Dec 9, 20252 min read