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WCHRI’s Dr. Maria-Beatriz Ospina has just been named as a new Canadian Research Chair for her work in untangling the complexities of several of the world’s deadliest diseases within perinatal life stages.
65-year-old Vegreville town councillor Jerrold Lemko shared the story of his experience with COVID over the holiday season on social media, and continues to share his appreciation for those who saved his life.
Dr. Zaheer Lakhani, Board Chair of the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, shares our collective appreciation, gratitude and respect for our hospital workers on the front line, leading the fight and giving us all hope—and the donors…
In a year laden with changes together we remain resilient.
Dr. Stephanie Liu recently wrote, "Georgie Shark and COVID-19" to explain the pandemic to children. Now, Dr. Liu and a friend, Dr. Malhotra, have donated 200 copies of the book to the Lois Hole Hospital.
Heading into the holiday season, Royal Alexandra Hospital Facility Medical Director Dr. Ken Stewart expresses his wishes for everyone to stay safe and healthy, and to ask for your support as we continue our battle with COVID-19.
Though Lung Cancer Awareness has a dedicated month, the battle is year-round. 32-year-old Lindsay Hlushak wanted to raise awareness about how even young, relatively healthy, non-smoking women like herself can contract lung cancer.
In recognition of her passionate commitment to advancing equity, inclusion and diversity, the Women’s College Hospital Foundation’s Jennifer Bernard has been honoured with the 2020 Inclusion Vanguard Award.
In honour of Osteoporosis Month, we sat down (virtually) with pharmacist and osteoporosis expert Dr. Nese Yuksel to better understand the disease and the experience of those who suffer from it.
Celebrating our 2020 nominees: Megan Kheong and Peter Clark who lost their son Nathaniel “Baby Nugget” Clark. They decided to honour his memory by raising support for another Cuddle Cot to allow others to spend more time with…
In 2020, the Give a Breath walk/run—led by Founder Tim Monds and his family—was held virtually for the first time. It succeeded in raising $30,545 in support of lung cancer research. For its third year, we are hoping to go even…
Diagnostic Imaging is often the first department patients visit in order to gain info on their situation and identify the best path of treatment. MRT Week is a week to share appreciation for our Medical Radiation Technologists across…
Every year the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI) spends a day sharing its latest research in women’s health. This year’s first-ever virtual version on November 4th offered attendees a new way to engage with…
The first-ever Speaking of Health virtual lecture "Managing Our Mental Health in Uncertain Times" was a massive success, selling out all 500 registration spots! Thank you to those who attended and made this special program a reality.
Canadian Intensive Care Week is October 25-31. Sam Hodgins shares the story of her daughter’s premature birth and resulting 117-day stay in the NICU. Sam wanted to shine a light on the world of “micro-preemies” and give other…
Canadian Intensive Care Week is Oct 25-31. ICU patient Travis Caplette wished to share his appreciation with the nurses and staff who treated him at the Royal Alex and to let others know to "have faith in the hospital and the staff.…
Speaking of Health is a lecture series sponsored by The Robbins Foundation Canada. The fall 2020 edition, Oct 29th at 7 PM MST, will feature comedian Jessica Holmes, infectious diseases expert Dr. Lynora Saxinger and the Foundation’s…
Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day is an annual event that provides credible, unbiased information about breast reconstruction as a result of breast cancer. Part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this year's event is virtual.
In honour of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Program are once again organizing the “Remembering Our Losses” memorial for parents who have…