2011 Donor Impact Report - Charity Focus

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1 2Cardiac SciencesCalgary Health Trust: Looking forwardIn 2012, Calgary Health Trust is working closely with Alberta Health Servicesand community partners in seven key areas. Our goal is to make Calgary a centreof excellence in providing patient focused health care.Mental Health1 in 5 Canadians will be affected by mental health issuesin their lifetime. The other four will have a friend, familymember or co-worker that is affected. (Health Canada)1 in 2 people in Southern Alberta will require some form ofcardiac care and/or cardiac diagnostic imaging in their lifetime.Clinical NeurosciencesFrom Alzheimer’s disease to stroke and epilepsy, neurologicaldiseases, disorders and injuries represent one of the leadingcauses of disability in the Canadian population and costthe economy over $9 billion a year. (University of Calgary,Department of Neuroscience)3Calgary provides the onlyelective and emergency vascularcare to more than 2 millionpeople, including residents fromsouthwestern Saskatchewanand southeastern BC.Women’s HealthWhether it’s for screening, treatment or prevention, at one pointin their lives, every woman will need the services of Women’sHealth Ambulatory Care.32 Calgary Health Trust
5Bone and JointHousing the world’s firstrobotic knee, Alberta is leadingthe way in understandingtransplant ligaments to gaininsight into injury mechanisms,develop prevention strategies,and evaluate treatment optionsthat optimize healing. (McCaigInstitute for Bone and JointHealth)Simulation technology is crucialto the orientation and trainingof thousands of health carepractitioners in providing saferand quality care for patients.Technology and InnovationAlberta’s investment in research and technology is leading theway in areas such as e-simulation and vascular surgery. Thework that doctors are doing today is setting a new standardfor patient focused health care for the future.6By the year 2020 over half a million people in Alberta will be overthe age of 65. (Alberta Health & Wellness)Seniors’ HealthThank you.33
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