Donors raised more than $1 million through the Close to Home campaign // A joint initiative between Calgary Health Foundation and Carewest, the campaign aimed to create more comfortable, homelike settings for Carewest residents. From new music therapy programs to lighting that mimics natural daylight, the enhancements have transformed Carewest’s long-term care facilities into homes that promote comfort, dignity, and connection. Calgary Refugee Health Clinic // With the restructuring of Alberta’s health system, the clinic was facing a funding gap in 2025 that threatened its operations. Over $550,000 was directed to support the clinic, made possible thanks to corporate and community donors, including contributions from TD Bank and Calgary Foundation. This means the clinic can stay open, continuing to serve over 2,500 refugees each year.
REVOLUTIONARY RESEARCH
P3 Cohort: Prediction, Prevention, and interventions for Preterm birth // This 2021 research project addressed the critical need to develop innovative solutions to reduce the healthcare and societal burden of preterm births. It recruited nearly 3,000 preterm neonatal participants and their families for a longitudinal study. Preterm birth is a significant cause of neonatal death, brain injury, and disability, and the main determinant of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission. The information derived from this initiative informs care improvements and helps predict developmental trajectories for preterm infants, preparing families for their child’s care requirements. Want to learn about another project poised to change the future of healthcare? Turn to page 18 to read about PreventGene, the future of disease diagnosis using our genes.
A state-of-the- art biplane fluoroscopy system at FMC // Work is underway to bring world-class imaging technology to our city. Designed to support minimally invasive procedures, biplane fluoroscopy offers real- time, high-resolution
Calgary Epilepsy Program and responsive neurostimulation (RNS) // A groundbreaking technology that can potentially transform epilepsy care in Alberta, RNS therapy can detect the earliest signs of a seizure and deliver targeted electrical stimulation to stop it before it fully develops. Much like how a cardiac defibrillator responds to abnormal heart rhythms, RNS Looking beyond 2026, Calgary Health Foundation is investing in the next wave of innovation — advancing education, expanding access to cutting-edge treatments, and bringing transformative technologies to our city. With donor support, the future of care is already taking shape. THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE INNOVATION STARTS NOW
Find out how to support healthcare innovation through Calgary Health Foundation over the next 30 years. Email philanthropy@calgaryhealthfoundation.ca Kennedy, the hospital’s existing theatre will be renovated as part of the larger Learning and Innovation Centre renovation. The new auditorium will offer a space where generations of healthcare professionals, patients, and the public have a place to advance medical education, and inspire the future of health leadership. The Stephen and Paula Kennedy Auditorium at FMC // In 2025, the Foundation announced plans for a new state-of-the-art auditorium. Made possible thanks to a $3 million gift from Stephen imaging to guide surgeons with extraordinary precision. Biplane fluoroscopy provides simultaneous visualization from two angles, giving surgical teams a dynamic, three-dimensional understanding of a patient’s internal anatomy during surgery.
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responds to seizure activity in the brain. While RNS has been safely used in the United States for more than a decade — reducing seizures
by an average of 70 per cent over five years — it is not yet formally
available in Canada. With philanthropic investment, Calgary can change that.
Breakthroughs [ Spring 2026 ]
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