This week marks an important first—and definitely not a last—for the Lois Hole Hospital Women’s Society: the conclusion of the very first “Bid & Benefit” online auction. And you can bet it was an enormous success... We raised $6,834.00 for…
SEE HERE FOR OFFICIAL NEWS RELEASE The Alberta Women's Health Foundation (AWHF) is an initiative of the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation that will support more than 140 researchers at the Women and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI),…
Since its inception in 2013, the Shoppers LOVE. YOU. Run for Women has been held annually to support women’s mental health across the country. Despite the pandemic—and in spite of it—this year will be no exception. With the COVID-19 crisis affecting…
Not long ago, local family physician Dr. Stephanie Liu wrote a children’s book called, "Georgie Shark and COVID-19." The book's goal is to help children better understand the pandemic, such as why they can't see their grandparents as much, have…
In addition to being home to its many medical centres of excellence, the Royal Alexandra Hospital is proud to be the hospital that operates the most community-focused programs in Alberta. These include Access 24/7 Mental Health and Addiction Services,…
It was in April of 2010 that the Lois Hole Hospital for Women opened its doors. At the time, it was the first hospital in Alberta dedicated to women and women’s care. And today it still is. Over the years, there have been so many significant milestones.…
As the reality of systemic racism unfolds, specifically targeting African Americans in our neighbouring country of the United States of America, we must acknowledge that this is a fundamental human rights issue not limited to the borders of any one jurisdiction,…
Now more than ever, your support of the Royal Alexandra Hospital is critical. With the unprecedented responses demanded by COVID-19 upon our healthcare teams, your continued commitment is even more important. We know the government is making every…
Albertans seeking more support during the COVID-19 pandemic can now sign up for Text4Hope, a free, supportive text messaging service developed by Alberta Health Services (AHS). Launched today, Text4Hope sends subscribers a daily text message of support…
On behalf of the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation thank you for the many kind and caring gestures of support for the men and women on the frontlines of care at our hospital. From meal deliveries to snacks and water and all the well-wishes in between,…
Dear Foundation friends and supporters, In response to the global pandemic of the COVID-19 virus and under guidance from Alberta Health Services and the Chief Medical Officer of Alberta, we have made the difficult decision to postpone all Royal Alexandra…
The Lois Hole Hospital Women’s Society is thrilled to share a partnership with The Royal Glenora Club. Nestled in Edmonton's River Valley, The Royal Glenora Club is a beautiful family-oriented athletic and social club. The Royal Glenora Club has been…
WATCH THE GLOBAL NEWS STORY When women are forced to spend days, weeks, and sometimes even months on bedrest in the hospital due to complications during their pregnancy it is not only their physical medical needs that need to be addressed. Caring for…
After many years in the fashion industry, Fay Yamada opened Yu Fashion in the Fall of 2004. The Yu Fashion name has become synonymous with hard-to-find designer labels and has since become an all-encompassing hot spot for the best in clothing and accessories…
The Lois Hole Hospital Women's Society is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Edmonton's own Poppy Barley. Named in honour of the original unit of measurement in shoemaking, poppyseeds, and barleycorns, Poppy Barley has taken the world by…
From October 5th to November 1st, the Shoppers Drug Mart LOVE YOU program will be collecting donations at twenty-six local Edmonton and area locations all in support of a seventh operating room at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women. Each fall, the campaign…
Women now have access to an enhanced treatment for certain gynecological cancers with a new state-of-the-art attachment to the da Vinci surgical robot at the Royal Alexandra Hospital’s Lois Hole Hospital for Women. Firefly, a fluorescence imaging upgrade…
A room full of remarkable women and several supporting men converged on the Royal Glenora Club this past Monday to celebrate the first successful year of the Lois Hole Hospital Women's Society. The society's charity partner, the Royal Glenora Club,…
The third annual Holts for Hope event was held March 15, 2018, in support of the Lois Hole Hospital Women’s Society and yet again the event knocked it out of the park with style, grace and, most importantly, an amazing amount of support raised for…
Named for the hospital it supports the Lois Hole Hospital Women’s Society is a group of activated and engaged women that have a front-row seat in the evolution of women’s health excellence in our city and province. The official launch event welcomed…
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