For the fifth anniversary of our Between Us series, we hosted an unforgettable event to celebrate the accomplishments made possible by our incredible community Over the course of the evening on June 5th, we raised a glass to more than $1,000,000 raised…
On May 30th, the Women’s Society hosted one of the final sessions of the 2024 Between Us Season. We had the privilege of being joined by four expert physicians practicing at the Urogynecology Wellness Clinic at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women to discuss…
Karyn VanderVlugt a caring mother and wife from Lacombe County who finds joy in spending quality time with my family and traveling the world!As a mom of one she was overjoyed to learn she was expecting baby number two! She was eagerly anticipating watching…
In an incredible display of community support and generosity, the Lois Hole Hospital Women's Society recent spring Bid & Benefit Auction raised an impressive $7,320! This achievement marks the highest amount ever raised through this event, all thanks…
Did you know that about 1.3 million Canadians have risky cancer genes, but more than 90% are not aware of their risk? Learn more about hereditary cancers straight from Dr. Kelly Dabbs who serves patients of the Allard Hereditary Breast and Ovarian…
Our Spring 2024 Bid and Benefit launched earlier today, with a slate of amazing prizes available to win! By participating in the Spring 2024 Bid & Benefit auction, running from today, April 22nd, through Tuesday, May 7th, you're not just bidding on…
Please join us in celebrating a remarkable milestone reached by the Lois Hole Hospital Women’s Society—over one million dollars raised for the Lois Hole Hospital for Women! This exceptional feat was achieved by a group of highly dedicated women and…
Sleep is the investment for the energy you need tomorrow! When sleep is interrupted or inconsistent on a regular basis simple tasks can feel challenging, communication with others can be strained, and life can just feel hard to deal with. Watch below…
On February 29, the Women’s Society hosted the fourth women's health lecture series of the 2024 Between Us Season. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in Canada? Statistics show that more women die from cardiovascular…
On January 30, 2024, the Women’s Society hosted the third event in the newly relaunched women's health lecture series, Between Us (formerly known as What the Health). The stats don't lie: approximately 23% of women experience at least one form…
Our online Bid & Benefit auction (held November 15-28, 2023) in support of the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, was a success—thanks to you! With your help, we raised more than $5,000 for women’s healthcare! A massive thank you to all of our Women's…
On November 23rd, 2023, the Women’s Society hosted the second event in the newly relaunched women's health lecture series, Between Us (formerly known as What the Health). This intimate and honest conversation about infertility featured presentations…
On October 19th, 2023, the Women’s Society was proud to host the first event of the newly relaunched women's health lecture series, Between Us (formerly known as What the Health). In this candid presentation, Dr. Shazma Mithani shed light on identification,…
Our popular Bid & Benefit fundraiser is back! From November 15th-28th, bid on a wide range of items with proceeds going to the Lois Hole Hospital for Women. Learn more about the fundraiser and get a preview of the items by clicking on the link below.…
We are pleased to announce our women's health lecture series formerly known as What The Health now has a new name—Between Us: Exploring the Mind & Body. Often, conversations that start with “just between us…” come from a place of trust. They…
After two years at the helm of the Lois Hole Hospital Women’s Society, we extend our sincere gratitude to Lisa Diamond for her leadership, vision, and commitment to championing women’s health in our community. In what is truly a bittersweet announcement,…
Sometimes a single connection is all that is needed for two communities to do great things together. When the Canadian Athletic Club (CAC) Women’s Community Society formed in 2021, its members intended to do good beyond their own hockey community.…
From May 25th - June 3rd, the Lois Hole Hospital Women's Society held its semi-annual Bid & Benefit online auction, raising $3,920! A sincere thank-you to everyone who bid and participated in the event - from donating to the auction or bidding on…
On May 27th, 2023, the Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women returned in person to Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park in Edmonton’s gorgeous river valley. Edmonton once again took bragging rights as the largest run in Canada. With almost 2,400 participants, the…
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…
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