Our Stories
In September 2021, June received life-saving surgery. Oddly enough, just a few months prior, very few people knew June’s life was at risk—including June, herself.
Supporters and friends joined together at SYC Brewing to celebrate the special occasion on Thursday, June 16th, 2022.
MEDIA RELEASE: The Board of Directors of the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation name Their Honours as Honourary Patrons in recognition of their transformational contributions, acts of service, and leadership in supporting the Royal…
We can’t wait for you to read our Annual Gratitude Report and learn about all the incredible ways the “Hospital of the North” is saving and changing the lives of thousands of patients every day across Northern Alberta and beyond.
After two years of virtual events, the 2022 Run For Women returned in person. With 2,144 registrants, the event raised over $240,000! The proceeds will benefit Women's mental health programs.
Join us virtually June 9th at 7 PM as several of our healthcare leaders discuss some of the latest technologies our sites have acquired—along with those just on the horizon—and how they will improve outcomes for all those who…
Celebrating Dr. Julia Sun, an oncologist with the Allard Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) Clinic at the Lois Hole Hospital For Women, in honour and recognition of Asian Heritage Month.
In honour of Asian History Month, we are celebrating Asian leaders in healthcare at the Royal Alex like Tyler Tamayose, the Process Improvement Manager of the Medicine Program and Royal Alexandra Hospital.
For the first time ever, the LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart™ Run for Women will be happening both virtually or in-person on May 28th at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park in Edmonton. Register now and support women's mental health across…
May 5th is Canada's National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S).
Students and educators at Robina Baker Elementary School in Devon, Alberta, chose to thank the Royal Alex's frontline workers for all their hard work with homemade thank-you cards and Tim Horton’s gift cards.
Dr. Cathy Flood, provides perioperative care for transgender people at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women. Research from third-year resident, Lucas Vasas, seeks to provide a blueprint for other similar care practices to follow.
The Full House Lottery has launched, meaning Albertans can now support northern Alberta’s two largest hospitals and also win a variety of luxury prizes. Funds will support elder care at the Royal Alex and family-centred care at…
To celebrate International Women's Day and the one-year anniversary of the Alberta Women's Health Foundation (AWHF), we are proud and excited to unveil a brand new video from the AWHF, entitled "We Are Not Equal."
Reflecting on the community leadership of Alberta Blue Cross, and looking ahead to the future of the AWHF with a dedicated partner.
This March 8th, we'll be celebrating International Women's Day, with our collective goal to #BreakTheBias. We are encouraging our community to share their own stories of gender bias, and to register for a free event discussing women's…
In honour of Black History Month, we are celebrating some of the Black leaders in Healthcare at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. Meet Nomagugu Baleni, the interim patient care manager for the women’s operating room and the gynecological…
Thanks to a heartfelt donation from a thoughtful donor, The CK Hui Heart Centre will soon be home to a piece of art by James Goldcrown - just in time for Heart Month in Canada.
Press release: For the THIRD time, EOCF's donation of 50/50 net proceeds will be supporting Alberta's first responders. Ticket sales close at 11 PM on March 5th!
In honour of Black History Month, we are celebrating some of the Black leaders in Healthcare at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. Meet Dr. Deng Mapiour, a practicing general surgeon covering trauma at the Royal Alex.