The Alberta government sets strategic direction for the health system through:

• Policy, legislation and standards;
• Allocating resources;
• Helping develop and support the health system; and
• Administering provincial programs such as the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan, ambulance services and communicable disease control expertise

The Office of the Provincial Health Officer provides direction and guidelines on public health policy to regional health authorities, and gives information to the public about communicable diseases and public health programs.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for health service delivery. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Its mandate is to ensure that quality health supports and services are coordinated across the province.

Alberta’s health services are delivered by nine health regions through health professionals in fee-for-service practice and others who provide equipment, supplies and services. Some public health services may also be provided by private health care clinics.

Under Alberta Health Services, the Alberta Cancer Board provides cancer services, and the Alberta Mental Health Board governs provincewide mental health services and programs. These mental health programs are delivered through the health regions. The Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) is an organization engaged in gathering knowledge and translating it into practical actions that can improve the quality, safety and performance of Alberta’s health system (effective July 1, 2006).

The Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation is a public Foundation (April, 1992) dedicated to the enhancement of patient care by acting as the fundraising agency for Battlefords Union Hospital. The BUH Foundation, operating independently of other health care organizations, supports funding for the purchase of capital equipment and staff education, thus enhancing patient care services at Battlefords Union Hospital.

The BUH Foundation accomplishes its mission by fostering goodwill within the community. This in turn generates financial contributions in the form of sponsorships, donations and planned giving to enhance the care offered to BUH patients.

Why? We all benefit from quality healthcare. To family, friends and neighbors this means modern and efficient diagnosis and treatment available close to home.

The Major fundraising events operated on an annual basis by BUH Foundation are:

• BUH Foundation Monthly Lottery
• Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament
• $100,000 Cash Lottery
• BUH Foundation Festival of Trees

Diversified fundraising programs also include:

• donations from area service clubs and organizations
• personal and memorial donations
• bequests through wills, insurance policies and charitable annuity trusts
  

The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board is made up of a maximum of 12 directors. The directors serve three consecutive 2-year terms, for a maximum of 6 years of service.

Our Directors bring to the Board a variety of backgrounds, offering their unique skills and talents to ensure the Foundation’s success.

The Foundation Board is a working Board. Members serve on various committees, such as one of the fundraisers or other ongoing projects.

All board members contribute their time and effort without any payment or benefit, other than the satisfaction of contributing to the community.

Board Members
Cheryl Gantefoer - Chair
JoAnne Iverson - Vice Chair
Rick Wheeldon - Treasurer
Janice Kennedy - Secretary
Carey Tollefson
Rojeanne Chadwick
Ben Christensen
Jerry Wintonyk
Eva Wouters
Cindy Sutton
Ryan Bater

Office Staff
Ilse Moolman - Special Events Coordinator
JoAnn McCaffrey - Office Assistant
Shauna McGifford- Accounting Clerk

The Foundation office is located in the main lobby of Battlefords Union Hospital at 1092 - 107th Street in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. All proceeds raised through the BUH Foundation Canteen and Gift Shoppe help enhance patient care at BUH through the purchase of medical equipment.

Contact:
Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc.
Box 1358
North Battleford, SK
S9A 3L8

Phone: 306-446-6652
Fax: 306-446-6631

Alberta Health Services - Capital Health is one of the largest integrated health regions in Canada, and we’re proud to be one of the country’s top-rated health systems, known internationally for groundbreaking innovations and advances in medicine.  Community Report. Corporate Brochure & Maps. (PDF)

In 2004 Alberta Venture Magazine recognized Alberta Health Services - Capital Health as one of Alberta’s top five most innovative organizations in its survey “Alberta’s Most Respected Corporations.” Alberta Health Services - Capital Health was the only public sector organization on the list. Alberta Venture magazine has ranked Alberta Health Services - Capital Health number one in its Top 50 Public Sector organizations in Alberta, based on revenue, assets, number of employees and clients served.

As an academic-based health system, we work closely with the University of Alberta and other post-secondary institutions to train and prepare the next generation of health professionals. As one of Alberta’s nine Regional Health Authorities, Alberta Health Services - Capital Health is funded by the Government of Alberta.

Alberta Health Services - Capital Health provides complete health services to one million residents in the cities of Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Spruce Grove and St. Albert, and the counties of Leduc, Parkland, Strathcona and Sturgeon (and communities within their geographical areas), as well as the Town of Devon and communities in the eastern part of Yellowhead County.  Alberta Health Services - Capital Health also serves a total of 1.6 million people across central and northern Alberta, providing specialized services such as trauma and burn treatment, organ transplants and high-risk obstetrics.

In addition to emergency and acute care, we also provide home care services, outreach programs, continuing care, public health, specialty clinics, mental health services and many rehabilitation and prevention programs.

Our staff and physicians are some of the best in the business. They do what they love in world-class facilities with the latest technology and procedures.

But the people of Alberta Health Services - Capital Health do more than care for the sick and treat the injured. They address the overall health of the region, providing communities with information on how to both stay healthy and avoid the greatest health risks in order to ensure these communities continue to be healthy places to live, work and raise a family.

Contact:

Corporate Office
Walter C. Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre
8440 – 112 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2B7
Phone 780-407-1000 (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

In 1978, The Northern Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation was established to advocate for a children’s hospital in Edmonton. In 1992, the name was changed to the Children’s Health Foundation of Northern Alberta to more accurately reflect the role of the Foundation in raising funds to support the regional Child Health Program. For the next seven years the work of the Foundation became far-reaching, with children from across Canada benefiting from specialized services provided through the Child Health Program. Subsequently, the name was abridged to Children’s Health Foundation in 1999.

With the generous support of the community, the Children’s Health Foundation launched a successful capital campaign that raised more than $10 million dollars towards the construction of a children’s hospital in Edmonton. It was determined that the concept for a free-standing children’s hospital could not be rationalized, therefore, the facility would be constructed within the existing walls of the Walter C. Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre.

The space would be shared with the University of Alberta Hospital, in turn, minimizing the significant overhead costs associated with the operation and maintenance of a free-standing hospital. In 2001, the Stollery Children’s Health Centre became the Stollery Children’s Hospital, reflecting the fact that the facility is a separate, independently operated hospital. At the time, the Stollery Children’s Hospital was the only hospital in Edmonton that did not have a foundation specifically dedicated to supporting its needs.

As the primary facility for specialized pediatric services, the Stollery Children’s Hospital attracts many donors who wish to specifically support the children’s hospital. For this reason, the Children’s Health Foundation changed its name to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation and is dedicated to specifically supporting the needs of the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

Contact:

Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation

1502 College Plaza
8215-112th St.
Edmonton, AB
T6G 2C8

Phone: 780-433-5437
Fax:     780-431-1076
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With a staff that includes professionals from all disciplines of health care and research, SickKids provides the best in complex and specialized care by creating scientific and clinical advancements, sharing knowledge and expertise and championing the development of an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system.

History and Milestones

It all began way back in the spring of 1875, when a group of Toronto women led by Elizabeth McMaster rented an 11-room house in downtown Toronto for $320 a year, set up six iron cots and declared open a hospital “for the admission and treatment of all sick children.” On April 3, Maggie, a scalding victim, became SickKids’ very first patient. Read more of our history.

Improving the lives of children is the focus for all that we do. That was the promise made by Elizabeth McMaster when she opened this hospital in 1875. We re-confirm it everyday. In this section you will find key historical milestones from SickKids’ illustrious past as well as present milestones that have taken place in the last decade.

Contact Information

The Hospital for Sick Children
555 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M5G 1X8

Important contacts:

General inquiries: 416-813-1500
Patient information/Locating: 416-813-6621
Poison Information Line: 416-813-5900
Telehealth Ontario Info Line: 1-866-797-0000