Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation

This past year, thanks to our generous donors, we’ve built a legacy of compassion and change across our hospital. 🏥 Together, we’re healing, inspiring hope, and setting new standards of care. Our 2023/2024 Annual Report shows the true impact you’ve made possible. With your support, healthcare has become a journey of empathy, innovation, and resilience—one breakthrough, comforting gesture, and research advance at a time. ✨ 🔗 Explore our Annual Report today: https://lnkd.in/ggWzBXnr #RAHFImpactInReview #RAHFAnnualReport2024

✨ Welcome, Brian Poon, to the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation Board of Directors! ✨ With more than 20 years of experience as a District Manager at Shoppers Drug Mart, Brian’s strategic leadership in the retail sector and dedication to enriching our community make him a valuable addition to our Board. Known for championing culture and Inclusion, Brian’s commitment to these values will enrich our Foundation’s mission. As a member of our Communications and External Relations Committee, Brian’s insights and fresh perspective will strengthen our community connections. His passion for collaboration, catalyzing brand growth, and raising the profile of women’s health in our city and province is all evident in the annual Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women. Brian is recognized as a mentor and a leader and inspires others to commit to a healthier and more inclusive future for all. We look forward to working with Brian as we develop new platforms for healthcare advocacy, equity, and community engagement. 💙

Happy #LunarNewYear! May the Year of the snake bring you and your loved ones strength, prosperity, and good health. 🏮🧧

We’re proud to announce that Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation has been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the fifth year in a row! ✨ This recognition highlights our dedication to creating an exceptional workplace, with a focus on employee health and wellness, flexible benefits, and comprehensive maternity leave support. A heartfelt congratulations to all the organizations recognized this year, and thank you to Alberta’s Top Employers for this honor. Together, we’re working to enhance health care for communities across Alberta! 💙 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gz7njFVi Canada's Top 100 Employers #ABTopEmployers #TopEmployers2025

Join us in celebrating the success of Bridge Healing at the 2024 ASTech Awards, where it was nominated for two awards, and came away as a winner of the Social Innovation/Educational Technologies: Community Enterprise category. 🎉 The Bridge Healing program, a partnership between Jasper Place Wellness Centre and the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, addresses the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness. By offering a holistic, community-based model of care, it effectively reduces the frequency of patients returning to emergency departments. 💙 🔗 Read more about this here: https://lnkd.in/gHBx8aG4

✨ Welcome, Renée Sookdeo, to the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation Board of Directors! ✨ As the Senior Branch Manager at Scotiabank, Renée brings extensive financial expertise to the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation Board of Directors and the Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee. Before joining the board, Renée served as a community volunteer where she showcased her commitment to ensuring our financial health and sustainability. Renée is also a strong advocate for women, championing initiatives that enhance opportunities and access for women in our community. Her passion for mentorship and empowering the next generation of female leaders reflects her belief in fostering an inclusive environment. 💙

Please join us in welcoming our newest team member, Guriqbal Dhillon, CPA! ✨   Iqbal recently joined our Foundation as a Controller. As a CPA with over 8 years of experience in finance and accounting, he brings expertise in managing financial operations and leading cross-functional teams in both public practice and private industry.   In his role as Controller, he oversees financial processes, ensures compliance, and implements innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and support the Foundation's mission of improving the health of all Albertans.   Outside of work, he is a dedicated Edmonton Oilers fan and enjoys staying active through fitness. He also has a passion for travelling and exploring opportunities for personal development. ✈️   We are excited to have him on the team, and we can't wait to see how he will help grow and fulfill our mission to improve the health of all Albertans. 💙

🚨 Beware of Fake Job Postings 🚨 We’ve been made aware of fraudulent job postings appearing on trabajo.org, falsely claiming to be affiliated with the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation. These postings are not legitimate and do not reflect opportunities offered by our organization. To protect yourself, please keep the following in mind: 🔹 All official job openings will link back to postings hosted via BambooHR. 🔹 We will never request payment or sensitive personal information (e.g., SIN, banking details) as part of the application process. 🔹 If something feels suspicious, verify the listing through our official channels before taking further action. We take this matter seriously and are working to report and remove these fraudulent postings. If you come across a questionable listing, please let us know or email us at foundation@royalalex.org. Thank you for your vigilance and understanding as we address this issue.

At the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH), the journey toward advancements in community health has been marked by significant milestones. Over the past decade, the hospital has championed programs that address the critical needs of resilient populations, allowing for the success of the Addiction Recovery and Community Health (ARCH) initiative to pave the way for new support avenues like the Bridge Healing program. 🔗 Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/g_VsDUdE #RAHFImpactInReview #RAHFAnnualReport2024

It's the final day to win big, and your last chance to make an even BIGGER difference in the lives of the patients and their families who rely on the hospitals and healthcare sites in our community. With Split the Pot - it's your ticket, and your choice. Whether you choose to support the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation and important priorities like our Bridge Healing Campaign, the Lois Hole Hospital for Women - your ticket purchase is making a real difference in the lives of the community members who need it most. Or perhaps you are invested in the health of community across Alberta, or have family who has received care in rural, central, or northern Alberta. Then you can choose to support some of our fantastic partners like Canmore Hospital Foundation, High River District Health Foundation or Airdrie Health Foundation. Or choose to support all 34 of our incredible partners. The FINAL Deadline is MIDNIGHT tonight. To participate, visit www.splitthepot.ca or call Toll Free: 1-833-670-4692 and make a difference today!