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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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Stories of HopeSoft Spot for Spring

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Mar 31, 2016

With the first day of spring upon us "Soft Spot" continues to draw attention with a year round nod to spring at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women.

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Stories of HopeWomen’s Health Takes Flight Thanks to Elevate Aviation

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Mar 31, 2016

Beyond the difference that Elevate Aviation is making for women in the aviation and aerospace industries, they are now making a difference in the healthcare for women across northern Alberta through their support of the Royal Alexandra…

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesCAMIS: Training the Next Generation of Surgeons

Royal Alex

Posted on: Mar 24, 2016

Traditional surgery requires large incisions of the abdomen, chest, or joint areas in order for surgeons to carry out procedures. With Minimally Invasive Surgery, the opposite is true. Small incisions are made at strategic points…

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesA weekend of big wins for Royal Alexandra Hospital video

Royal Alex

Posted on: Mar 21, 2016

The Difference Between Care and Caring claims top honours at Edmonton’s ACE Awards and tops it off with DoGooder Video Award for Best NonProfit Video.

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesInner City Health and Wellness Program Wins ROOPH Award

Royal Alex

Posted on: Mar 14, 2016

The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation is pleased to congratulate the Royal Alexandra Hospital's Inner City Health and Wellness Program on their recent ROOPH award.

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Stories With HeartTechnology and Care Combine for Gift of a Lifetime

CK Hui

Posted on: Mar 09, 2016

Pete Ward wasn’t completely surprised when he suffered his first heart attack. “With a history of heart disease in my family, you kind of feel like the grim reaper is always hanging around,” says Pete with a good-natured chuckle.

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Stories of HopeRoyalty and Rubber Galoshes

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Mar 08, 2016

In honour of International Women's Day take a moment to meet the lady behind the name of the Lois Hole Hospital for Women and find out why how she managed to unite and delight Albertans.

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Stories of HopeHarvest Celebration Named Best Fundraiser of 2015 at the Edmonton Event Awards

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Mar 01, 2016

At the first ever Edmonton Event Awards, an evening to celebrate leadership and excellence in the event planning industry, the team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation was bestowed a great honour.

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Our Hospital, Our StoriesEvery Great Love Starts with a Great Story

Royal Alex

Posted on: Feb 22, 2016

The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation and Royal Alexandra Hospital together created this touching and inspiring video, The Difference Between Care and Caring based on the true story of patients, John and Angela Molella.

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