Alberta Children's Hospital

Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation chosen as charity partner of 2024 CPKC Women's Open

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

CALGARY, AB, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is proud to announce that Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation has been chosen as the primary charity partner for the 2024 CPKC Women's Open, to be held at the historic Earl Grey Golf Club from July 23 – 28, 2024.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is proud to announce that Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation has been chosen as the primary charity partner for the 2024 CPKC Women's Open, to be held at the historic Earl Grey Golf Club from July 23 – 28, 2024.
  • "CPKC is pleased to once again partner with the Alberta Children's Hospital through the 2024 CPKC Women's Open," said Keith Creel, CPKC President and CEO.
  • "By building on our first Women's Open partnership with Alberta Children's Hospital in 2016, we will leverage our community investment program, CPKC Has Heart, to help the youngest hearts across Alberta."
  • I know that golf fans and event enthusiasts will celebrate the CPKC Women's Open as a week-long festival experience that will leave a meaningful community legacy in support of the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation."

Santa Skis for Charity at Banff Sunshine Village Christmas Day

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

On Dec. 25 (Christmas Day), 2022, dress up as your favorite Christmas character and join us on the slopes of Banff Sunshine Village to carve up Canada's Best Snow for only $75.

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  • On Dec. 25 (Christmas Day), 2022, dress up as your favorite Christmas character and join us on the slopes of Banff Sunshine Village to carve up Canada's Best Snow for only $75.
  • Located in the heart of Banff, Banff Sunshine Village is hoping to welcome over 100 festively dressed Christmas characters for a day of holiday cheer on the Canadian Rocky Mountain slopes.
  • "Back in 2019, our Santa Skis for Charity event brought over 200 jolly-dressed skiers and riders out for a Christmas ski.
  • Not able to visit Banff Sunshine on Christmas Day, but still want to donate?

Canadian-Made Portable Brain Scanner Technology NeuroCatch® Receives Health Canada Approval For Latest Breakthrough Advances

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

The previous generation NeuroCatch already received Health Canada approval in 2019 and is currently being used in a number of clinical research studies throughout North America.

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  • The previous generation NeuroCatch already received Health Canada approval in 2019 and is currently being used in a number of clinical research studies throughout North America.
  • The latest innovative advancements in the next generation NeuroCatch enable 10-15 times improved sensitivity in detecting subtle but significant changes in brain function when monitoring neurological conditions like concussions and brain injuries.
  • The NeuroCatch Platform can be used in various health conditions, including brain injuries, neurological diseases, mental health issues, and brain optimization.
  • "We're incredibly proud that Health Canada has quickly provided our latest medical device approval for the next generation of NeuroCatch," said Dr. Ryan D'Arcy, HealthTech Connex President and Chief Scientific Officer.

Hospital at Home Program Helping Cancer Patients and Their Families With Medical and Financial Support Services

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Lauren received an osteosarcoma diagnosis, a type of bone cancer that most commonly occurs in the long bones around the knee.

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  • Lauren received an osteosarcoma diagnosis, a type of bone cancer that most commonly occurs in the long bones around the knee.
  • For many patients, the symptoms of osteosarcoma include pain or swelling in the affected bone and decreased mobility of the affected limb.
  • The medical team reconstructed what was removed during the procedure with prosthetics and muscles from other areas of her body.
  • The Hospital at Home service sends trained nurses to the patient's home for chemotherapy, administering medications, and other supportive therapies.

Communities Across Canada Came Together to Raise More Than $5.7 million in support of McHappy Day®

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

Thank you to everyone across Canada who participated in McHappy Day to help families like ours and so many others."

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  • Thank you to everyone across Canada who participated in McHappy Day to help families like ours and so many others."
  • Yearly, up to 45,000 families in Canada are left without the comfort and support of the RMHC House Program.
  • Since its inception in 1977, McHappy Day has helped RMHC support more than 436,000 families across Canada.
  • Today, McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited has become part of the Canadian fabric, serving close to three million guests every day.

CleanGo Innovations Inc. Co-Sponsors Hockey Marathon for the Kids.

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Friday, April 1, 2022

CleanGo Innovations Inc. Co-Sponsors Hockey Marathon for the Kids.

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  • CleanGo Innovations Inc. Co-Sponsors Hockey Marathon for the Kids.
  • - March 28, 2022, - CleanGo Innovations Inc. (CSE:CGII) (CNSX:CGII.CN) (OTC:SOFSF) (FRA:APO2) ("CleanGo") or (the "Company) CleanGo Innovations Inc. Is pleased announces that they have co-sponsored Hockey Marathon for the Kidsto Benefit The Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation.
  • CleanGo Innovations Inc. is an international publicly traded ESG company that is revenue generating and specialized in the development of early staged, green, non-toxic and sustainable technology companies.
  • CleanGo Innovations experienced team bring new ideas and innovation based on science to find solutions to the current world we live in, CleanGo products cover a vast array of situations including Retail, Commercial and Industrial Solutions.

New Study by Curelator Reveals Surprisingly Variable Relationship between Peak Pain Severity and Stress in Individuals with Chronic Migraine

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Curelator Inc. today announced new data with what is the first study to prospectively examine daily peak pain severity patterns and the day-to-day relationship between peak severity and perceived stress, in individuals with chronic migraine.

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  • - The study concluded that, on average, peak pain severity was higher on days in which the individual perceived higher stress levels.
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Curelator Inc. today announced new data with what is the first study to prospectively examine daily peak pain severity patterns and the day-to-day relationship between peak severity and perceived stress, in individuals with chronic migraine.
  • Some individuals showed no relationship between stress and peak pain severity, or even presented lower peak severity on days with higher stress.
  • Perceived stress and pain severity in individuals with chronic migraine: a longitudinal cohort study using daily prospective diary data.

New Study by Curelator Reveals Surprisingly Variable Relationship between Peak Pain Severity and Stress in Individuals with Chronic Migraine

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 22, 2021

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Curelator Inc. today announced new data with what is the first study to prospectively examine daily peak pain severity patterns and the day-to-day relationship between peak severity and perceived stress, in individuals with chronic migraine.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Curelator Inc. today announced new data with what is the first study to prospectively examine daily peak pain severity patterns and the day-to-day relationship between peak severity and perceived stress, in individuals with chronic migraine.
  • divorce or death of a family member, may increase the risk of progression to chronic migraine, whilst day to day stress levels may be associated with occurrence and/or the peak pain severity of migraine attacks.
  • Some individuals showed no relationship between stress and peak pain severity, or even presented lower peak severity on days with higher stress.
  • Perceived stress and pain severity in individuals with chronic migraine: a longitudinal cohort study using daily prospective diary data.

Dr. Katharine Smart to lead CMA in 2021-22

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Monday, August 23, 2021

Throughout her career, Dr. Smart has been committed to addressing health care inequities and advocating for children and marginalized populations.

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  • Throughout her career, Dr. Smart has been committed to addressing health care inequities and advocating for children and marginalized populations.
  • Before moving to the Yukon, Dr. Smart was a pediatric emergency medicine physician at the Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary.
  • "The pandemic has showcased the power of physician-led advocacy and confirmed the gaps in our health system," says Dr. Smart.
  • As CMA president my hope is to lead a movement committed to building a health care system where everyone can be cared for in a timely and respectful way."