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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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Stories With HeartMaternal Heart Health Program Helps Mothers-To-Be

CK Hui

Posted on: Feb 04, 2016

Expecting mothers need to watch their health, but what happens when a woman’s heart is “beating for two” and heart problems arise?

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Stories of HopeShoppers Drug Mart Employees are Growing Women's Health at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Jan 18, 2016

For a fifth consecutive year a group of Edmonton Shoppers Drug Mart locations have chosen to support the Lois Hole Hospital for Women. The national, four-week campaign which happens each fall raised over $150 thousand dollars in 2015…

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Stories of HopeNo Footprint Too Small

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Dec 16, 2015

A family's loss leads to an inspirational campaign in support of the Perinatal Bereavement Program at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women.

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Stories of HopeThe National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Dec 04, 2015

The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation and the Lois Hole Hospital for Women know that gender-based violence is not just a women’s issue, it’s an everyone issue and this is why it is so important to recognize this incredibly important…

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Stories of HopeCommitted to Women's Health

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Dec 03, 2015

One of the best ways to describe the wide range of care provided at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women is all ages, all stages. And it is perhaps with the same sentiment that one could describe Shoppers Drug Mart's incredible support...

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Stories of HopeDonation from the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta is Helping to Provide Healthy Starts

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Nov 17, 2015

The Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA) hosted their 14th annual Lois E. Hole Dinner and Lecture and through the generosity of their members, the Association raised $785.00, which was donated to the Lois Hole Hospital…

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Stories of HopeTell Us Your Story

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Nov 13, 2015

The Lois Hole Hospital for Women is more than bricks and mortar, staircases and hallways, waiting areas and patient care rooms, it is stories of hope and healing, great expectations and, yes, sometimes loss. We want to hear your…

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Stories of HopeNew Family Care Unit Open at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Nov 12, 2015

Family Care Unit offers an innovative approach to family focused care at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women.

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Stories With VisionGetting Back to Regular Life

Eye Institute

Posted on: Nov 03, 2015

Marvin Katz loves to drive, whether it’s the bus he drives for a living or the motorcycle he rides for fun. Two and a half years ago, being behind the wheel was suddenly in jeopardy.

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Stories With VisionNew era for eye care at Royal Alexandra Hospital

Eye Institute

Posted on: Oct 30, 2015

A comprehensive eye treatment centre that serves local residents, northern Albertans and Western Canadians will benefit from a $3-million campaign launched today by the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation.

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Stories of HopeAn Unwelcome Inheritance

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Posted on: Oct 29, 2015

The Allard Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Clinic helps families piece together the mystery of potentially deadly genetic markers.

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