It’s widely acknowledged that, across the globe, women’s healthcare is chronically under-researched and under-funded. But here in Calgary, Suncor is committed to helping advance women’s health through investments that strengthen community well-being, improve access to care, and support better health outcomes for women and families. To that end, in February of 2026, Suncor donated $5 million to Calgary Health Foundation to establish the new Suncor Women’s Health Centre, Calgary’s first comprehensive centre dedicated entirely to women’s health. Located in the former Tom Baker Cancer Centre at Foothills Medical Centre and already open and A COMMITMENT TO WOMEN’S HEALTH The new Suncor Women’s Health Centre is changing how women in Calgary receive much-needed, specialized care. By Karin Olafson
(Left to right): Calgary Health Foundation president & CEO Paul Rossmann, Suncor EVP development and projects Shelley Powell, Suncor CEO Rich Kruger and Dr. Erin Brennand, head of obstetrics and gynecology for AHS, take part in a ribbon-cutting for the Suncor Women’s Health Centre.
operational, this centre combines women’s health services together under one roof. Services include the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Program, high-risk obstetrics and gynecology clinics, the Calgary Pelvic Floor Clinic, and the Calgary Colposcopy Clinic (for gynecological examinations and diagnostics).
“Women’s health affects every family, workplace, and community.” —Peter Zebedee
The centre is expected to have a huge impact on improving the delivery of women’s healthcare in Calgary. Suncor’s contribution will help reduce diagnosis and treatment times from more than six months to less than two, and modernize equipment for improved access and patient comfort. Instead of navigating care across different sites, patients will benefit from more coordinated support, modernized equipment, enhanced imaging, same-day procedures, and improved continuity of care. The centre will provide better patient experiences
While Suncor has made generous donations to Calgary Health Foundation for more than 20 years, its $5 million gift marks a milestone: it’s the largest corporate donation in the Foundation’s history. “Women’s health affects every family, workplace, and community,” says Peter Zebedee, president at Suncor. “This investment is about supporting the women who help drive our communities forward and ensure they can access timely, high-quality care when they need it. We saw a clear opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference close to home, and it strongly aligned with our focus on community health and well-being.”
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positions Calgary as a leader in women’s health services. And, importantly, it highlights what’s possible when corporations, healthcare providers, and charities work together. “We hope this investment helps raise awareness of the ongoing need for greater support, research, and investment in women’s health,” says Zebedee.
To support women’s health initiatives in Calgary, scan the QR code or email fundraising@calgaryhealthfoundation.ca.
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