The redevelopment of the Klassen Bellusci Precision Kidney Clinic at Richmond Road Diagnostic Treatment Centre // This complex multidisciplinary space is designed to meet the growing needs of patients with glomerulonephritis, an autoimmune kidney disease. Patients receive leading-edge treatments for the timely diagnosis, prediction, and prevention of kidney disease. With therapy, testing, and monitoring delivered in a coordinated setting, patients experience fewer side effects, reduced toxicity and, in many cases, fewer hospital visits. By 2030, the clinic is expected to accommodate approximately 1,800 direct visits annually — a three-fold increase.
The Advanced Interventional Radiology Treatment Centre at FMC // In February 2024, the Foundation approved funding for a two- year project with Alberta Health Services that uses interventional radiology (IR) — medical imaging to diagnose and treat diverse health issues. The centre will increase the capacity of minimally invasive procedures and decrease hospital admissions. Patients undergoing IR can return to their lives quicker than if surgery were needed, enhancing patient care. The Florence and Lloyd Cooper Endoscopy Unit opened at Rockyview General Hospital // Thanks to $10 million in generous donations, this purpose-built space allows 4,000 additional endoscopies to be performed annually, giving more patients access to non-surgical diagnostic and treatment options. For individuals facing gastrointestinal or respiratory concerns, including cancer, this means shorter wait times and earlier diagnosis and treatment.
GROUNDBREAKING EQUIPMENT AND INNOVATION
The Interventional Trauma Operating
10
Room (ITOR) at FMC // Only the second of its kind
in the world when it opened in 2013, the
ITOR combines advanced imaging technology and a fully equipped operating suite in one space, transforming how trauma care is delivered. The impact has been profound — it’s estimated that the ITOR has saved a life every month, including patients who likely would not have survived otherwise.
Dr. Chad Ball
Breakthroughs [ Spring 2026 ]
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