Lois Hole Hospital for Women

10/15/2026

Every Tiny Footprint Leaves a Lasting Mark 👣

October 15 is Pregnancy And Infant Loss Remembrance Day and so, today, we honour the babies lost too soon and recognize the profound impact of pregnancy and infant loss.

Our Foundation is grateful to Tiny Footprints Society of Edmonton for raising significant funding for the Lois Hole Hospital for Women’s Perinatal Bereavement Program over the past five years, largely through their annual Starry Night Gala.

Thank you to Tiny Footprints Society of Edmonton, their volunteers, donors and supporters for helping families navigate loss with compassion, care and understanding. Your continued support helps ensure families feel seen, supported and cared for during one of the most difficult times in their lives.

🔗 Read more about their impact in our latest blog post: https://www.royalalex.org/our-stories/post/every-tiny-footprint-leaves-a-lasting-mark

10/12/2026

It’s the season of gratitude. 🍂

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re grateful for everyone who helps make a difference in the lives of patients and families at our hospital. Because of you, they have access to innovative care, programs and support when they need it most. 💜

10/08/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! In Alberta, 3,272 people were diagnosed with breast cancer and 190 with ovarian cancer. 💭

These statistics, featured in the Alberta Women's Health Foundation’s publication, highlight the urgent need for greater focus, investment and attention on women’s health research. At our hospital, the Allard Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) Clinic provides specialized care and advances research for women at higher risk.

Your support helps us provide care and advance research that can make a difference for women and families. 💜

🔗 Donate today: https://support.royalalex.org/site/Donation2?idb=152160103&df_id=1480&mfc_pref=T&1480.donation=form1

10/06/2026

✨ Meet Kate Bykowski, a nurse practitioner helping shape the future of care for post-reproductive women. ✨

This Menopause Awareness Month, we’re highlighting Kate’s research at the Dale Sheard Centre for Solutions in Women’s Health, located at our hospital. Working alongside Dr. Colleen Norris, Kate is helping us better understand how hormonal changes during menopause can impact women’s health. 💜

🔗 Learn more about Kate’s research and her work advancing post-reproductive care: https://www.wchri.org/our-impact/postdoctoral-fellows/2026/kate-bykowski/

Women and Children's Health Research Institute Alberta Women's Health Foundation

09/30/2026

September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡

This day is a time for reflection on the lasting impacts of residential schools and our ongoing responsibility to support truth and reconciliation. We honour survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and acknowledge the families and communities who continue to carry this history.

We recognize the importance of listening, learning, and walking alongside Indigenous Peoples in the work of reconciliation. Together, we can foster understanding, support healing, and move toward a future grounded in truth, respect, and equity.

09/28/2026

09/22/2026

It’s Perimenopause Awareness Day 💜

Perimenopause can bring complex changes to both reproductive health and contraception needs.

In a past Between Us session, Dr. Nese Yuksel explored the connection between contraception and perimenopause, sharing evidence-based insights and answering common questions about this important stage of women’s health.

🔗 Watch the full session here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yujp3pcm-tg&t=

09/16/2026

Did you know? 🤔

Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS) is now known as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), a name that better reflects its impact beyond the ovaries and its connection to hormonal and metabolic health, helping improve understanding of a condition that affects millions of women worldwide.

At our hospital, this , we are raising awareness and supporting continued research and care for women living with this condition. 💜

09/10/2026

September marks NICU Awareness Month 💜

At our hospital, some families begin their journey with a newborn in the neonatal intesive care unit (NICU), where every small milestone carries deep meaning. Our NICU teams provide expert care and support for both babies and families during these early, critical days.

This month, we honour NICU families and the dedicated teams who care for them. ✨

09/02/2026

September is !

Ovaries are more than reproductive organs, they play a key role in women’s cardiovascular, brain, bone, and metabolic health.

This month, we invite you to revisit a past Between Us Lecture featuring Dr. Colleen Norris and Dr. Briana Botsford, ND to learn more about ovarian health and why it matters across a woman’s lifespan. 💜

🔗 Take a moment to watch and learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWxY_h9ITlk&t=

Lois Hole Hospital Women's Society