Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation

February is #HeartMonth, a time to focus on the importance of heart health and raise awareness about cardiovascular disease. 🫀 #DYK heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada? Your support today ensures those requiring cardiac care have access to the life-saving treatments they need at the CK Hui Heart Centre. ❤️ 🔗 Click here to make a difference: https://lnkd.in/gsesAjXY

Thank you, Athabasca University, for sharing my story so beautifully.   One never truly knows where life will take them, but I am so grateful for the path I’ve traveled.   Over the past 20 years, through the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, the Alberta Women's Health Foundation, and the Women's Health Collective Canada / Association canadienne pour l’équité en santé des femmes', I’ve had the privilege of working alongside passionate advocates who share a deep commitment to improving healthcare. Together, we’ve advanced healthcare through new technology and treatment protocols, which have improved patient outcomes.   Real change happens when passionate people unite. I’ve witnessed firsthand the power of advocacy, philanthropy, and research to rewrite the future of healthcare. When you can be part of a movement that changes the trajectory of health outcomes for not just hundreds, but millions of people, that’s both humbling and deeply inspiring.   And yet, 20 years later, I find myself still asking: What’s next? How do we push further? What more can we do? Because there is always more to do—more barriers to break, facilities to modernize, lives to improve, and voices to elevate.   To every researcher, healthcare provider, donor, and advocate who has joined in this journey: thank you. Your dedication fuels progress and your vision for a better future inspires me every day.   To those in government, recognize that the larger community wants to see progress beyond org charts—hospitals like the Royal Alex need significant investment if we are to meet modern standards of acute care. This work is Herculean — but I know we can get there together.

✨ Welcome, Barry Bentz, to the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation Board of Directors!✨ As President of J.K. McKenzie Holdings, Barry brings extensive expertise in accounting, auditing, and investment management. A longtime sponsor of our annual Harvest Celebration and supporter of the Lois Hole Hospital for Women and Royal Alexandra Hospital, Barry’s generosity and passion for giving back exemplify the spirit of community that drives everything we do. As a member of the Finance, Audit, and Risk Management Committee, Barry’s deep well of experience as an entrepreneur and community builder leverages his strategic insights to strengthen our financial and risk management practices. Thank you, Barry, for joining us in shaping a healthier, stronger future for our city and province. 💙

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THANK YOU, Rock Jungle, for choosing us as charity of choice for your February Charity Climb Initiative! 🧗 Thanks to your generosity and the amazing community who participated, an incredible $2,225 was raised to support life-saving cardiac care at the CK Hui Heart Centre. We are incredibly grateful for your support in helping our hospital advance heart health initiatives. ❤️

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Each year, more than 26,000 individuals experiencing homelessness seek care in Alberta’s Emergency Rooms—many of whom are discharged back to the streets. Without stable housing, recovery is nearly impossible, and many patients return to the ER days later, caught in a cycle that jeopardizes their health and well-being.   This cycle has devastating consequences—for patients, who face dire health outcomes and a loss of dignity; for healthcare providers, who experience moral distress when discharging patients with nowhere to go; and for the healthcare system itself, which bears immense strain. Nowhere is this challenge more evident than at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, which sees the highest number of at-risk patients in its Emergency Department.   That is why I am deeply grateful to the Honorable Jason Nixon, ECA, MLA, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, and Premier Danielle Smith for their commitment to breaking this cycle. Their announcement of $1.8 million in operational funding for the Bridge Healing Transitional Accommodation program ensures that this life-saving program will continue. This funding will provide essential support to individuals leaving hospital care who still require care and whom would otherwise face homelessness, offering them a safe place to heal and the resources needed to transition successfully into stable housing.   By addressing this critical gap, the Bridge Healing program not only improves health outcomes but also reduces strain on emergency services, fostering a more compassionate and effective system of care. Bridge Healing is more than a place to stay—it is a chance for care to transition outside of the hospital in a place that also offers a new beginning.   The Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation stands shoulder to shoulder with community partners, including the Government of Alberta, to support this vital work because this is, truly, the human way forward. We look forward to building upon this support through our continued work with donors across the public, private and not-for-profit sector. Please join us: https://lnkd.in/eGDUp_Qn

Wishing all who celebrate a joyful #Holi! May yours and your loved ones celebrations be filled with warmth, color, and the refreshing spirit of spring. 💙

✨ Welcome, Ted Bauer, to the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation Board of Directors! ✨ Ted brings nearly 30 years of experience across the political, journalism, and non-profit sectors. As Director of Indigenous Relations for Alberta Counsel, he consistently works to build opportunities for collaboration and understanding among diverse communities. Ted’s governance experience spans several boards, including Drive Happiness, the Homeward Trust Indigenous Advisory Council, and the YWCA Rose Council, where he has led initiatives that promote positive change. As a member of the Communications and External Relations Committee, his strategic approach and commitment to inclusivity will be invaluable in advancing our mission and ensuring our work resonates across all the communities we serve. Thank you, Ted, for joining us in our mission to advance healthcare for all. 💙

It's #WorldGlacuomaWeek!! Glaucoma is an eye disease. More specifically, it is a disease that affects the optic nerve initially, causing a loss of peripheral vision in patients. If not detected early on and adequately treated, it may progress towards a more severe vision loss and affect central vision. Join us this week in raising awareness, spreading knowledge, and prioritizing eye care. Let us come together to shed light on the importance of regular eye check-ups, early detection, and proactive measures against glaucoma.