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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
John Cameron, Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation Director and President of John Cameron Entertainment, made his dream a reality through the inaugural Crescendo concert.
The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians recognized Dr. Kathryn Dong with the Dr. Alan Drummond Advocacy Award.
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.
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…
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.
Dr. Karim Damji and his team have their sights set on enhancing awareness, detection, management, and capacity for glaucoma care.
More than 2,000 enthusiastic women, along with their families and friends, participated in the 2017 SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. Run For Women.
Capital City Athletics in Edmonton hosts Saturday fundraising event for women’s health
Two all-female phys-ed classes at Paul Kane High School are participating in the Shoppers Love. You. Run for It program. The Run for It program focuses on mental health and is taking place at high schools across Canada.
When Teresa Bolinski, COO of Sweet {Jolie} – an Edmonton based women’s clothing boutique – began the journey of motherhood she was filled with anxiety and fear like so many other women. She has shared her story to help empower…
Full House Lottery has experienced a breach on its website, one where online customers may have been compromised.
April 2017 brought with it the 7th anniversary of the the only dedicated women’s hospital in the province.
Women are the tie that binds, the glue that holds, and the connection that keeps friends and families together. Like the women it supports the Lois Hole Hospital for Women is always there.
Not even one year after a ferocious wildfire forced nearly 90,000 residents to flee Fort McMurray, donors to the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, in support of the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute, are providing...