On May 25th, 2023, the Women's Society hosted their final What the Health public health lecture for the 2022-2023 year, featuring Dr. Dawn Kingston. The audience learned about HOPE 3.0, a free, self-guided app-based mental health program developed by…
On March 30th, 2023, the Lois Hole Hospital Women's Society hosted What the Health, Let's Talk About Contraception with Dr. Jonathan Tankel. When it comes to birth control, there is a multitude of options available, and choosing the right option can…
On February 23rd, 2023, the Women’s Society hosted What the Health: Let's Talk About Cardiovascular Health and Nutrition featuring Dr. Spencer Proctor. Dr. Proctor talked about heart disease, the connection between the metabolism of fats in both younger…
On January 26th, 2023, the Women’s Society was proud to host What the Health: Let’s Talk About Mature Women’s Health, featuring Sharlene Rutherford, the President and CEO of the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation and the Alberta Women’s Health…
It’s hard to believe yet another year has come and gone, and that 2023 is just around the corner! And what a spectacular year 2022 was for the Women’s Society! Thanks to Alberta Blue Cross, we were able to continue showcasing the very best in…
For our November installment of What the Health we heard from Dr. Lashan Peiris, an Oncoplastic surgeon specializing in breast reconstruction, who led an informative and engaging session all about breast health. With one-in-eight women in Canada likely…
On the evening of October 27th, 2022, the Women’s Society partnered with Simons West Edmonton Mall to host Simons X LHHWS: Fashioning the Future. It was a spectacular night full of sparkles, bubbles, fashion, and fun – all for a good cause. Throughout…
From October 11th – 18th, 2022 we held our fall Bid & Benefit online auction, raising $4,567.00! A sincere thank-you to everyone who bid and participated in the event, whether that was through donating to the auction or bidding on items. The support…
For the October installment of our monthly lecture series What the Health, the Women’s Society was joined by WCHRI researcher and University of Alberta professor, Dr. Geetha Menon for What the Health: Let's Talk About Personalized Cervical Cancer Radiation…
After a summer off to rest, recharge and plan for our next season of activities, our monthly speaker series What The Health, returned on September 22nd, 2022 with What The Health: Let's Talk About the Skin You're In, featuring Dr. Thomas Nakatsui. All…
After two years of virtual events, the Lois Hole Hospital Women’s Society (LHHWS) was finally able to meet in person to celebrate something special – the five-year anniversary of the Women’s Society. To mark the occasion, past and present members…
Dr. Thomas Nakatsui and his wife, Melanie are long-time supporters of Lois Hole Hospital for Women, and Melanie Nakatsui is one of the co-founders of the Lois Hole Hospital Women's Society (LHHWS). On March 8th, 2022, in celebration of International…
After two years of virtual events, the 2022 Run For Women from Shoppers LOVE YOU returned in person, taking place on May 28th, 2022 in Edmonton’s gorgeous Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park. With 2,144 registrants, the event succeeded in raising over $240,000—far…
For international Women’s Day, the beloved local jeweler, So Pretty Cara Cotter, donated ten dollars from every “Iconic Adjustable Nugget Bracelet” to the Women’s Society. The donation amounted to $2000! The partnership with So Pretty Cara Cotter began…
On April 28th, the Lois Hole Hospital Women's Society hosted What The Health: Let's Talk Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain. The webinar featured obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr. Pieter Kruger, and Lux, a patient advocate who suffered from devastating…
During the month of February, the Canadian Athletics Club’s Women’s Community Society hosted a series of charity hockey tournaments and chose the Lois Hole Hospital Women’s Society as their beneficiary. Through all of their fundraising efforts,…
While the Lois Hole Hospital Women's Society continues to produce our events virtually due to safety precautions related to COVID-19, we've had a busy and exciting start to 2022! Since January, we've hosted three What the Health: Mind + Body Talks lectures.…
It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone, and that 2022 is just around the corner! Despite operating virtually for all of 2021, the Lois Hole Hospital Women’s Society had a busy and prosperous year – thanks in no small part to you, our…
After a brief break for the summer, The Lois Hole Hospital Women’s Society returned to action this fall – and what a busy fall it’s been! Here are a few of the highlights from the past few months. Starting in September, the LHHWS hosted an event…
The 2021 Run For Women from Shoppers LOVE YOU went virtual again this year, with Edmonton’s run/walk taking place between July 4th and 11th. We had nearly 2,000 registrants participating from near and far, and the event succeeded in raising a…
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