OF IMPACT
2026
Expanding access, reducing wait times, and saving lives
At Foothills Medical Centre, donor funding supported the renovation of a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab (or cath lab), which opened in 2023. Serving Southern Alberta and parts of Saskatchewan and British Columbia, the cath labs at Foothills Medical Centre are where life-saving cardiac procedures happen every day. In the case of a massive heart attack, blood flow to the heart can be restored within 30 minutes, transforming what could be a fatal event into a survivable one. These upgrades enhance speed, safety, and precision, allowing healthcare teams to serve more patients with better outcomes. Thanks to the support of our donors, Calgary Health Foundation is raising money to renovate the next cath lab.
Cardiac catheterization lab
Innovating care models under one roof
The opening of the Southern Alberta Institute of Urology at Rockyview General Hospital in 2010 marked a first in Canada: a comprehensive, patient-centred institute dedicated to urological care. Treating more than 6,000 patients each month for conditions including prostate cancer, kidney stones, and urinary tract disorders, the institute was made possible by a $10 million cornerstone gift from Daryl (Doc) Seaman and W. Brett Wilson to Calgary Health Foundation (which was Calgary Health Trust at the time), along with $15 million from other generous community donors. Together, these gifts created a centralized model of care that improves coordination, efficiency, and patient experience.
Dr. Mark Assmus, Southern Alberta Institute of Urology
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ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT
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