Susie and Dexter work together on the Canmore Hospital’s home-care unit. The two are mother and son and both describe the other as their “favourite coworker.” The pair speak about their roles, how they got where they are, and why they love what they do so deeply.
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The Canmore and Area Health Care Foundation is delighted to announce our mural design project selections. After receiving dozens of submissions with uplifting messages attached, we decided to share some of the heartfelt stories along with the announcement.
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Will Gadd, a prominent Canadian ice climber and paraglider pilot, spoke to the importance of not only the town’s healthcare but the Foundation and our donors in a powerful video.
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A Canmore resident, Rob Jennings, had a big idea. Though, he didn’t anticipate the outpouring of support he would receive. What began as a mission to provide one lunch and one dinner to healthcare workers in Canmore, ended in over $16,000 raised and over 800 meals delivered. Here’s his story.
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Here is how you can contribute to the Canmore and Area Health Care Foundation for 2020 and 2021. We so deeply appreciate all of your generous donations.
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John Gilchrist and his wife Catherine Caldwell spent some time at the Canmore General Hospital on a late night in September of 2020. The story the two shared after the fact will warm your heart and humanize the hospital experience immensely.
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Dr. Wallace Bryson is a pioneer of healthcare in the Bow Valley. Known for advocating for his patients and championing for their health, even when they won’t, he practiced medicine in Canmore for 38 years. From bringing cutting-edge practices to rural Alberta and supporting the health of countless locals, this is a story of a true staple in the wellbeing of Canmore.
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The Canmore Hospital Gardens bloomed a little extra this year thanks to the hard work of 36 amazing volunteers and endless support from our community. We love nothing more than the opportunity to brighten the days of our patients, residents, and staff.
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Our community answered the call to raise money for the Feels Like Home enhancement project of the Golden Eagle View long-term care unit. Thanks to you, we have reached our $1,500,000 goal.
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We caught up with Dr. Cort Pagenkopf of General Surgery and Endoscopy at the Canmore General Hospital who has been logging hours in Canmore’s operating room since 1999. The surgeon speaks to his beginnings in Canmore, the evolution of the surgical program in the Bow Valley, and the insurmountable importance of “image quality” when it comes to his work.
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A Canadian landscape artist, Erica Hawkes, was moved by the sacrifices healthcare teams are making. She used her talent to express her deep appreciation for healthcare workers, through the creation of a beautiful painting. The painting, as well as 100 per cent of the funds raised, were donated to CGH.
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"The Canmore Hospital Foundation is community-in-action," says Mayor John Borrowman. "I would really encourage people to get behind the foundation and help them help the hospital."
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Annual CAHCF Golf Tournament Fundraiser is a fun way to support better health care services. Business owner Vicki Young is one of the Canmore and Area Health Care Foundation’s valued donors, attending the annual golf tournament and bidding in the silent auction.
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Moving his wife, Ellie, into care at Golden Eagle View was a difficult decision for Lloyd Church, but one that improved quality of life for them both.
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Grade nine students from Banff to Canmore get first-hand learning experience about trauma related to alcohol use and high-risk behaviour through the CAHCF-supported P.A.R.T.Y. program.
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Activity at a glance of the Canmore General Hospital, 2018 Statistics.
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For 17 years, Holly Marusaik has been the first to greet incoming patients and visitors to the Canmore General Hospital with a smile.
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Soulafa Al-Abbasi, our Executive Director, recognized in the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy’s 2019 40 Under 40 honoree list.
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New videos from Canmore & Area Health Care Foundation show impact of donor support.
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106.5 Mountain FM invited six special guests to join Rob Murray on air to help raise awareness about the Canmore & Area Health Care Foundation. Have a listen!
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