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Young Leaders: 8-Year-Olds’ Generosity Leads to Major Impact
…about how their contribution is impacting the community and helping people dealing with the impact of aphasia.
Read MoreAn overview of our funding priority process
Calgary Health Foundation funds health projects that make breakthroughs possible for the thousands of people in the Calgary Zone and southern Alberta who rely on the health system every day….
Read MoreYour donations are impacting our healthcare heroes and the care they deliver
Your support of frontline workers has supported the changing needs of our health system over the past year and impacted the healthcare heroes on the frontline of care. Here are…
Read MoreYour support is impacting the lives of our most vulnerable community members
Your donation to support our most vulnerable populations during the pandemic has assisted with both urgent and long-term needs. From early aide in COVID-19 preparedness to quality of life support…
Read MoreYour Impact
Together we have the power to transform health care and make breakthroughs possible. Every Albertan, at some point in our lives, will require the help of the health care system…
Read MoreLeadership Message
25 years of impact Over the last quarter-century, philanthropy has transformed thousands of lives in our community by accelerating health care innovation and improving access to life-changing procedures. SANDY EDMONSTONE…
Read MoreA partnership that leads to recovery and community
…British Columbia, southwestern Saskatchewan, and northern Montana.
Read MoreWomen’s health in Calgary gets multi-year boost thanks to $10M investment through Calgary Health Foundation
…of women’s health initiatives.
Read More$10M investment from the Taylor Family Foundation ensures a bright future for Southern Alberta’s critically-ill newborns.
…this contribution will have a meaningful impact for the future of families and their babies throughout Southern Alberta.
Read MoreExploring the link between chronic illness and mental health
After dedicating six years as a registered nurse in vascular surgery, Danielle Cray felt a calling to pursue further nursing studies and continue to positively impact her patients’ well-being in…
Read MoreBurn care making big strides thanks to $1.3M in support from Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society
…great team and we hope that we can continue to provide support for burn care in Southern Alberta that will have a positive impact on outcomes for survivors.
Read MoreLeadership Message
…past 25 years of support have resulted in philanthropic investments of $528 million, making extraordinary impacts on the lives of not only Calgarians but all Albertans.
Read MoreVirtual visits continue to make a world of difference
Photo courtesy of Kristina McGowan Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Calgary Health Foundation donors have been supporting many areas that are impacting the lives of people in our community. Support for…
Read MoreAlberta partnership strengthens the link between nutrition and digestive disease
…inflammatory bowel diseases.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Care
A team of champions: Dean’s unexpected battle with COVID-19 Within just 14 days, Dean Goranson went from being healthy with no underlying health concerns to being intubated in the Intensive…
Read MoreA Light at the End of a Long Journey – Krista’s Story
Every time you make a gift to health care, you’re impacting the life of someone who needs you. Whether you’re making a gift to care, wellness or research, you’re standing…
Read MoreCelebrating 25 Years
Making better possible together Health care impacts all of us at some point in our lives. Thanks to the generosity of donors, Calgary Health Foundation’s investments help to ensure we…
Read MoreOur nurses, our future
At Calgary Health Foundation, we are grateful every day for the nurses working long hours to make a difference for patients and their families – impacting their entire healthcare journey….
Read MoreCalgary Health Foundation appoints Sarah Kennedy as Interim Board Chair
…as Vice Chair over the past four years.
Read MoreEnhanced care for patients in the air
Thanks to generous donors like you, Calgary Health Foundation was able to make two impactful donations to the air ambulance program. Three Hamilton T1 transport ventilators and a lung simulation…
Read MoreCalgary Health Foundation doubles commitment to funding breakthroughs
…you’re a grateful patient, or seeking to make an impactful investment in the community, joining Calgary Health Foundation’s ambitious mission to revolutionize health outcomes will help transform thousands of lives…
Read MoreLife changes in an instant
…team learned what motivated Terry and what would have the greatest impact on his progress.
Read MoreFrom Near or Far, Calgary’s World-Class Healthcare Supports Our Tiniest Patients
…(SANTS) team would have such a huge impact on their lives.
Read MoreYour donations are advancing mental health initiatives and building resiliency
Your support of mental health over the course of the pandemic is impacting the lives of thousands of Albertans adjusting to changes happening every day. Your donations are supporting mental…
Read MoreInnovative neuroscience research, care and education
…use of stem cells to make neurovascular stenting procedures safter for patients Research on the impact of brain aneurysms on patients and their caregivers According to Dr.
Read More25 Years: Built on the shoulders of giants
…Authority was tasked with restructuring the healthcare system and he saw an opportunity to make the greatest impact by amalgamating the foundations.
Read MoreFinancial statements
As part of our mission to transform healthcare, we are dedicated to providing timely performance impact reports through our audited financial statements. Scroll below to explore reports and see the…
Read MoreCommunity leaders in health recognized with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award
…has a passion for community health.
Read MoreHero in Health: Claudette Westerbeek
…Reflecting on her varied career, one of the most impactful patient experiences she had was while working on a surgical unit where patients would often return for further treatment.
Read MoreDonation funds specialized pediatric emergency care ‘pod’
…to build community legacy and make a lasting, tangible impact in our very own city,” says Mike Meldrum, President & CEO, Calgary Health Trust.
Read MoreWomen’s Health
Caring more about women’s health care For too long women’s health issues have neither been understood nor funded effectively. Dr.
Read MoreCalgary Health Foundation appoints Murray Sigler as President & CEO
…position in contributing to improving the healthcare landscape in an impactful way.
Read MoreBuilding a better quality of life
…core qualities, impact memory, attention, judgement and decision making, as well as it can enhance feelings of loneliness.
Read MoreWhen grief becomes healing
…impacting many people and knew that he could make a difference.
Read MoreTransforming pain into purpose
…It’s an underlying denigration of a woman’s self-worth, and over time, it really impacts your judgment and ability to see things clearly,” Jeniece explains.
Read MoreWays to give
There are many ways to give toward advancing care, wellness, and research in order to deliver the best healthcare outcomes to our community. Keep reading to find out how to…
Read MoreCauses we support
…We see the bigger picture and know exactly when and where to invest for the biggest impact on health outcomes.
Read MoreFoothills Hospital Home Lottery to advance mental health support for Albertans!
…with the COVID-19 pandemic and rise in mental health concerns, it’s impacted all of us.
Read MoreInnovative surgery treats stomach, intestinal cancers
…time and long-term effects that can include the need for permanent measures, such as a colostomy.
Read MoreSalima’s NICU Story
Right now, you can have twice the impact on NICU care for our tiniest and most critical newborns, and families like Salima’s. Visit www.
Read MoreAn Exercise in Mental Health: Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women
…Nearly one in five women will experience mental health difficulties, such as major depression or an anxiety disorder, during their reproductive years.
Read MoreEnhancing Wellness
New experiences enhance quality of life: Virtual Reality provides both recreation and cognitive therapy It couldn’t have come at a better time as COVID-19 restrictions left many in long-term care…
Read MoreMental Health
A commitment to mental health The need for an integrated mental health network All in, the economic burden of mental illness in Canada is an estimated $51 billion per year…
Read MoreSupport a hospital
…us a 360-degree perspective on important health issues impacting our community.
Read MoreThe Gift of Life: New technology saves Shirley’s heart
…emotional side that many people don’t talk about.
Read MoreCollaborating for change
…the frontline of care, to explore stigma holistically on multiple levels (intrapersonal and institutional) and its impact on the delivery of care.
Read MoreA big gift from TELUS is helping the smallest newborns
…support, your impact Three examples of the benefits of the NTT virtual programs during the pandemic: In the early months of COVID-19, pediatricians appreciated the enhanced and continuous care we…
Read MoreMusic Therapy improves how patients experience healthcare
…addition to the impact that music therapy is having in acute care situations, incredible advancements are being researched right here in Calgary.
Read MoreCardiac Care
Empowering advancements in cardiac care through dedication, generosity and heart Every 20 minutes a cardiac issue kills a Canadian. Cardiac issues are one of the biggest threats to the health…
Read MoreProject Hope: Reflections of our youth
…parents, and fellow classmates to read, reflect and understand the impact the pandemic has had on everyone.
Read MoreCalgary Health Foundation announces new Interim President & CEO
…of Calgary Health Foundation.
Read MoreWe could thank them for a lifetime
…the communities where our people live and work in order to create a meaningful impact.
Read MoreAn interview with a grateful mom
…events don’t just change one life – they impact the whole family.
Read MoreGiving back one street at a time
…not someone who feels sorry for himself or dwells on his heart disease.
Read MoreNICU Simulation Lab Opening Doors to a Future Full of Possibilities
…improve communication and teamwork skills through deliberate practice and debriefing.
Read MorePursuing lifelong learning through the Nurse Practitioner program
…and that the scope of practice is very similar to a family physician.
Read MoreNurse Practitioner Aims to Improve Patient Care in the Intensive Care Unit
…She now gets to apply the research and education she’s acquired to her job and is inspired by the impact of this work that she gets to experience every day…
Read MoreTen-year-old best friends set a shining example as local philanthropists
…members impacted by cancer, Alzheimer’s, and dementia.
Read MoreHow one man’s kidney transplant is continuing to save lives
…considerably, and it impacts the lives of those around you.
Read MoreEducating nurses to provide exceptional care
…connections and positively impact patients and families’ lives is what she finds most rewarding.
Read MoreHero in Health: Ken Mont
…said, “Ken’s impact to Emergency Departments, EMS, and to patients who visit the Emergency Department frequently is often immeasurable.
Read MoreGiving NICU babies the opportunity to thrive
…words have stayed with her almost 7 years later now and made a lasting impact on her, emphasizing the incredible care they received in the NICU.
Read MoreGrateful three times over for the NICU
…their efforts so other parents are able to get the excellent care his family required.
Read MoreHero in Health: Dr. Eglee Gimon
…of patients while at the same time ensuring their dignity at this difficult stage of life.
Read MoreLeaving a legacy of kindness
…compassion and benevolence, and leaving a legacy after your gone.
Read MoreCritical care: A push to renovate Calgary cath labs
…and is less invasive, with lower risks and shorter recovery times.
Read MoreEnsuring quality improvement practices are applied to nursing
…Through the education she’s received, the largest impact she’s had is being able to support many quality improvement initiatives.
Read MoreSupporting nutrition in the ICU and beyond
…that it can also be used on patients who aren’t intubated.
Read MoreRevolutionizing spinal surgery
…to do so through the Calgary Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Research, and Advancement (CSSRA) Program.
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