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Students and educators at Robina Baker Elementary School in Devon, Alberta, chose to thank the Royal Alex's frontline workers for all their hard work with homemade thank-you cards and Tim Horton’s gift cards.
Dr. Cathy Flood, provides perioperative care for transgender people at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women. Research from third-year resident, Lucas Vasas, seeks to provide a blueprint for other similar care practices to follow.
The Full House Lottery has launched, meaning Albertans can now support northern Alberta’s two largest hospitals and also win a variety of luxury prizes. Funds will support elder care at the Royal Alex and family-centred care at…
To celebrate International Women's Day and the one-year anniversary of the Alberta Women's Health Foundation (AWHF), we are proud and excited to unveil a brand new video from the AWHF, entitled "We Are Not Equal."
Reflecting on the community leadership of Alberta Blue Cross, and looking ahead to the future of the AWHF with a dedicated partner.
This March 8th, we'll be celebrating International Women's Day, with our collective goal to #BreakTheBias. We are encouraging our community to share their own stories of gender bias, and to register for a free event discussing women's…
In honour of Black History Month, we are celebrating some of the Black leaders in Healthcare at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. Meet Nomagugu Baleni, the interim patient care manager for the women’s operating room and the gynecological…
Thanks to a heartfelt donation from a thoughtful donor, The CK Hui Heart Centre will soon be home to a piece of art by James Goldcrown - just in time for Heart Month in Canada.
Press release: For the THIRD time, EOCF's donation of 50/50 net proceeds will be supporting Alberta's first responders. Ticket sales close at 11 PM on March 5th!
In honour of Black History Month, we are celebrating some of the Black leaders in Healthcare at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. Meet Dr. Deng Mapiour, a practicing general surgeon covering trauma at the Royal Alex.
Michelle Shaw shares her gratitude for the excellent care she received at the CK Hui Heart Centre following a terrible car accident, and to the healthcare workers who saved her life despite such incredible odds.
From Jan. 25 – 27, the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation held a progressive online 50/50 to once again support Operation Frontline Impact. Proceeds from the $1.8 million jackpot will go to health and wellness initiatives for…
In honour of Heart Month we’d like to commemorate the CK Hui Heart Centre—which just celebrated its tenth year in operation at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.
Press release: For the second time, EOCF's donation of 50/50 net proceeds will be supporting frontline staff across Alberta. Get your tickets before 11 PM on January 27th!
The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation has been included on this year’s list of Alberta’s Top Employers!
Public health researcher Elaine Hyshka, the newly named Canada Research Chair in Health Systems Innovation, aims to translate evidence for harm reduction approaches into practices that can be implemented in the health-care system
Thanks to the advocacy of a team of ophthalmologists, neurologists and emergency medical professionals, the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation provided funds to install a Fundus camera for the ER department to help better detect…
Our Chair of the Board, George Coon, shares something he's learned throughout the pandemic—that the more we give, the more we seem to get. So, give a bit more this holiday season.
Recently, the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation was privileged to partner with Hockey Canada as a beneficiary for the IIHF World Juniors 50/50 draw from December 17th - 23rd.
Recapping our latest Speaking of Health event held November 16th, "The Opioid Crisis: Partnering Around a Person-Centered Approach to Care" with Inspector Kellie Morgan of the EPS, Dr. Kathryn Dong, and parent-advocate Petra Schulz.