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Stories of HopeHow Beautiful Birth Can Be

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Nov 09, 2017

Already a mother of two, Kim Laakso was well prepared for the arrival of another child. Even though her original birth plan fell through her care team at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women made sure she was able to...

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesAll publicly-funded services remain in operation at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Royal Alex

Posted on: Nov 07, 2017

Alberta Health Services annouced that the Regional Fertility and Women's Endocrine Clinic at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women will no longer offer non-insured fertility services.

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesSpeaking of Estate Planning

Royal Alex

Posted on: Nov 01, 2017

Longstanding donors and special friends of the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation filled one of the classrooms in the Robbins Pavilion Learning Centre on October 25th to hear a lecture on the essentials of estate planning by Joyce…

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesThe Royal Alex selected as North America's first hospital-based safe consumption site

Royal Alex

Posted on: Oct 19, 2017

After years of advocacy and effort, the approval of an in-hospital safe consumption site has finally become a reality for Dr. Kathryn Dong, Dr. Elaine Hyshka, and their team at the Inner City Health and Wellness Program at the Royal…

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Stories With HeartHelp at Home

CK Hui

Posted on: Oct 10, 2017

Heart pain or pain in the chest is an issue that needs to be addressed immediately. For residents of the Enoch reserve heart or chest pain use to mean a trip to Edmonton anytime they were having issues.

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesDoctor, Interrupted

Royal Alex

Posted on: Sep 19, 2017

As an emergency room physician at the Royal Alexandra Hospital since 1978 and, later in 1994 as Chief of Emergency, I had seen everything in the ER, or at least I thought I had until the day I became a patient.

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesA Christmas to Remember

Royal Alex

Posted on: Sep 19, 2017

It’s been said that the experiences of our childhood shape us for a lifetime. An emergency surgery that I required, as a young girl, continues to teach me lessons today, now that I am a mother myself.

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesWhat a Night - Harvest Celebration 2017

Royal Alex

Posted on: Sep 18, 2017

A perfect fall day brought with it another full house at the annual gala in support of the Lois Hole Hospital for Women.

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Stories of HopeGrowing Women's Health Supports the Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Sep 11, 2017

Amanda Twidale had her first child, Grady, five years ago. At her six-week postpartum appointment, the joy of becoming a new mom was clouded with fear; her doctor found abnormal cells. And so began Amanda’s journey with the Lois…

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Stories of HopePainting to Remember

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Aug 28, 2017

The loss of a baby can bring a family pain beyond words. Thanks to a local group of activated women when a family leaves the Lois Hole Hospital for Women without a baby in their arms, their memories can be held in a special hand painted…

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Stories With VisionDr. Karim Damji Awarded for Sights Set on Improving Global Health

Eye Institute

Posted on: Aug 16, 2017

The Global Citizenship Award was awarded to Dr. Damji for his dedication to global health. With the help of funding from the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, Dr. Damji and his colleagues are training ophthalmologists to become…

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Stories of HopeEskimos Women on the Offense for Ovarian Cancer Research

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Jul 13, 2017

Though football and ovarian cancer might not seem like a natural fit, the activated group of the Edmonton Eskimos Women's Dinner understand that the partnership is a touchdown in every way.

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Stories of HopeMore Than Words Can Say

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Jun 29, 2017

The Lois Hole Hospital for Women is a centre of medical excellence with a special focus on high-risk pregnancy, labour, and delivery. High-risk pregnancy means there may be potential for early birth or a health risk to the baby.

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesA Network of Legacies

Royal Alex

Posted on: Jun 26, 2017

Mary Anne Komaran, Kasey Kozak, and Thomas and Melanie Nakatsui have all generously made the decision to give a gift to the Royal Alexandra Hospital, in the form of a bequest.

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesCrescendo - Rising Up for Mental Health

Royal Alex

Posted on: Jun 23, 2017

John Cameron, Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation Director and President of John Cameron Entertainment, made his dream a reality through the inaugural Crescendo concert.

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesRoyal Alex Physician Who Advocates for Patient Needs Recognized on National Stage

Royal Alex

Posted on: Jun 16, 2017

The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians recognized Dr. Kathryn Dong with the Dr. Alan Drummond Advocacy Award.

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Stories of HopeThe Launch of the Lois Hole Hospital Women's Society

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Jun 13, 2017

Named for the hospital it supports the Lois Hole Hospital for Women by activating and engaging women that have a front row seat in the evolution of women’s health excellence in our city and province.

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesBringing Research to the Forefront

Royal Alex

Posted on: Jun 08, 2017

Elaine Hyshka, the Inner City Health and Wellness Program (ICHWP) Scientific Director and University of Alberta Professor – School of Public Health, has received the Community Scholar Award from the University of Alberta for her…

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesRoyal Bank of Canada Invests in the Mental Health of Edmonton's Youth

Royal Alex

Posted on: Jun 06, 2017

We're excited to announce that the Mental Health Foundation and the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation will receive $50,000 from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to support ACCESS Open Minds.

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Stories With VisionSTOP Glaucoma in Sub-Saharan Africa

Eye Institute

Posted on: May 31, 2017

Dr. Karim Damji and his team have their sights set on enhancing awareness, detection, management, and capacity for glaucoma care.

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