History

Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation was established in 1996 and funded only one enhancement that year- a patient bed. From those humble beginnings, the Foundation has forged
relationships with local businesses and individuals that have provided over $1 million in enhancements to services delivered at Crowsnest Pass Health Centre.

The Foundation (in partnership with the health region) was instrumental in bringing hemodialysis services to the community, funding much of the original equipment and
furnishings for the unit. That support continues with televisions and a hand-held phone for dialysis patient use.

From the acute care unit, surgical suites and emergency, to continuing care and recreation therapy, as well as lab and imaging services, the Foundation gathers community
support to ensure the finest equipment and technology is available for local use.  

The Foundation continues striving to make possible “the best of health for everyone”.

Senior's Bike

We’ve had the bikes since 2013.  Our health foundation supported that means of funding.  We take the residents out for a 15-to-20-minute ride so it’s roughly just over 2 kilometres. 

The program is designed to improve signs of depression, so it definitely helps with their mood, their behaviours, their sleep patterns, and their overall being.

Staff looks forward to the program every year, as well, it gives them the opportunity to enjoy the safety benefits.

Doreen Van Egmond – “I grew up on a farm, so I like out.   Just getting out in the fresh air.  I think I waved about 19 times; I think every truck driver, or every car driver waved back.”

It’s immensely important. It improves their way of life.  It gives them a purpose. They get up in the morning and they know that today is biking and that just really does brighten their day.  The big smile, the waving, their demeanor, their body posture has changed.  They’re more relaxed, they’ve had a lot of fun.