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Our Hospital, Our StoriesDonor to Royal Alexandra Hospital celebrates 100th Birthday

Royal Alex

Posted on: Jul 06, 2016

Antoinette Marchand says time giving back to others is always time well spent.

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesHonour Roll 2016 - A Celebration of our Donors

Royal Alex

Posted on: Jun 29, 2016

Celebrating incredible community support for the Royal Alexandra Hospital, now available in a new, digital version.

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Stories of HopeWhen Weeding the Garden is Feeding the Soul

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Jun 27, 2016

Averton employee Ken Watkins reflects upon a previous time at the Royal Alex and shares why he is so happy to be able to give back.

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Stories of Hope$14.5M Gift Creates a Brighter Future for Women’s Health

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Jun 22, 2016

The Women and Children’s Health Research Institute is a decade-long partnership between the University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services. Now this research, care and treatment partnership will continue, thanks to a historic…

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Stories With HeartCK Hui Heart Centre Team Member wins Nursing Award

CK Hui

Posted on: Jun 17, 2016

New and better ways to improve patient comfort and safety at the CK Hui Heart Centre recently led to a prestigious award for a member of the CK Hui team.

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesFrom Doctor to Patient to Advocate

Royal Alex

Posted on: Jun 13, 2016

Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation Director is Raising Awareness for Brain Injuries

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Stories With VisionRare Condition, Valuable Treatment

Eye Institute

Posted on: Jun 13, 2016

One of the Eye Institute of Alberta’s smallest patients is precious for more than one reason.

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesThe Great Canadian Giving Challenge - Make a gift during the month of June & help us win $10,000!

Royal Alex

Posted on: May 31, 2016

The Great Canadian Giving Challenge is a national contest brought to us by the same organizers of the philanthropic movement, Giving Tuesday Canada, giving Canadian charities an opportunity win a $10,000 donation from every dollar…

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Stories of HopeRun It Out, Walk It Out, Talk It Out – Shoppers Drug Mart LOVE. YOU. Run for Women 2016 a Huge Success

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: May 31, 2016

As the mist cleared and the sun rose for the first time all week the participants and their cheering sections began to arrive for the 2016 Shoppers Drug Mart LOVE. YOU. Run for Women.

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Our Hospital, Our Stories“They Were Your Family” – Royal Alexandra Hospital Nursing Graduates Gather at the Royal Alex

Royal Alex

Posted on: May 17, 2016

Every year, retired and practicing nurses from far and wide gather at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for a very special event.

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Stories of HopeFoundation Helps to Bring a Little Sparkle Back to Relocated Fort McMurray Moms

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: May 10, 2016

As the country watched in horror as the entire city of Fort McMurray and surrounding area was evacuated the Royal Alexandra Hospital and the Lois Hole Hospital for Women's medical teams prepared to receive many of Fort McMurray's…

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesCare and Caring Wins a Rosie

Royal Alex

Posted on: May 10, 2016

At the 42nd annual celebration of The Rosies, the annual gala for the Alberta Film & Television Awards, the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation were named as nominees and then as winners! 

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Stories of Hope8th Annual Eskimos Women's Dinner a Huge Success

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: May 10, 2016

The 2016 Edmonton Eskimos Women's Dinner was once again a sell-out event! Those in attendance supported the fight against ovarian cancer by contributing their funds towards research in identifying an early detection discovery in ovarian…

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesFull House Lottery 2016 puts the Eye Institute of Alberta in Focus

Royal Alex

Posted on: Apr 11, 2016

Every March, Albertans look forward to two things: the arrival of spring and Full House Lottery. Full House Lottery launched its 23rd consecutive year on March 31, 2016. As usual, this year's lottery boasts more than 2,000 prizes…

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Stories With VisionOptometrists' Clinic Supports Eye Institute of Alberta Campaign with Generous Gift

Eye Institute

Posted on: Apr 07, 2016

The Optometrists' Clinic on Jasper Avenue has been providing top-quality eye care to the city of Edmonton since 1938. The Clinic recently made a generous $10,000 donation to the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation’s Eye Institute…

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Stories With Vision"They Gave Me My Life Back"

Eye Institute

Posted on: Apr 06, 2016

For the past seven years, Charrito Hall thought her "normal" life had ended.

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Stories of HopeFamily Centred Care Unit at Lois Hole Hospital for Women Provides Transition Between Hospital and Home

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Apr 04, 2016

The newly established Family Care Unit serves as a transitional care option for families who have been a part of the Stollery Children’s Hospital neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. It officially…

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Stories of HopeRoyal Alexandra Hospital Foundation Celebrates Donors of a Different Kind

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Apr 04, 2016

When we say community support builds great hospitals―we’re most often referring to the advancements in care as a result of philanthropy in our community. Now, donations of a different kind are coming to the Lois Hole Hospital…

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Stories of HopeFor Profit Supporting Not for Profit in Edmonton

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Apr 01, 2016

The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce played host to many for-profit and not-for-profit businesses this past March in the hopes of building partnerships in the City of Edmonton. 

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Stories of HopeEdmonton Oilers Hockey Talks Raises Awareness for Reproductive Mental Health

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Apr 01, 2016

Part of an Canadian NHL wide initiative Hockey Talks are held during a specific timeframe each season when teams dedicate their game nights to raising awareness of mental health.

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