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Impact Stories – Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation - Dr. Dionne Walsh, Schwartz Rounds

February 1, 2023 - As a palliative care physician, compassion is a core virtue that lies at the heart of Dr. Dionne Walsh’s practice. And, like so many of the phys...

An Incredible Donation from the Turin 4-H Club

December 1, 2022 - Special thank you to the Turin 4-H Club, who hosted a Charity Auction in support of the Pediatrics Department at the CRH. With the support of the comp...

Impact Stories – Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation Chelsea Slobodan, Manager of the Inpatient Psychiatry and Psychiatric Assessment Nurse Team

December 1, 2022 - Chelsea Slobodan is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and the Manager of the Inpatient Psychiatry and Psychiatric Assessment Nurse (PAN) team at Chinook ...

The 28th Annual Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation’s Christmas Tree Festival Returned to Lethbridge, Raising Over $170,000 for Healthcare in Our Community

November 24, 2022 - After two years of cancellations, the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation returned for the 28th Annual Christmas Tree Festival presented by Stringam ...

Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation Receives $250K Gift from Arnie J. Charbonneau Foundation

October 3, 2022 - The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRHF) today announced a $250,000 gift from Arnie J. Charbonneau Foundation. This remarkable gift will have a...

25th Annual Val Matteotti Italian Open a Resounding Success in Support of Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation

August 11, 2022 - More than $1.66 million raised for healthcare services in Southern Alberta since the event’s inception. ...

Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation Announces 2022 Truck Raffle Winner

September 26, 2022 - Today, the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation drew the winning ticket for the 2022 Truck Raffle, an annual fundraising campaign that sup...

28th Annual Christmas Tree Festival Return to Lethbridge This November after Two-Year Pandemic Pause

September 21, 2022 - ...

Truck Raffle to Benefit the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation

May 11, 2022 - The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is providing the opportunity to win a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, valued at $64,288!...

Swinging for Charity: Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation’s 25th Annual Val Matteotti Italian Open Returns After Two-Year Absence

May 2, 2022 - After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 25th annual Val Matteotti Italian Open is returning! The event will tee off at a safe distan...

Care from the Heart Radio-a-thon raises over $305,000!

February 11, 2022 - The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation held their Annual ‘Care from the Heart Day’ Radio-a-thon on Thursday, February 10th, and is thril...

CRHF appoints new Executive Director

March 2, 2022 - Fresh off the heels of another successful ‘Care from the Heart Day’ Radio-a-thon where the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation successful...

Care from the Heart Day Radioathon

January 15, 2022 - Our Annual Care from the Heart Radio-a-thon is taking place Thursday, February 10th from 7am - 6pm. Tune into your favorite radio station...

Thank you Jason VandenHoek! Announcement of Executive Director Transition

September 29, 2019 - With mixed emotions, we announce that Jason VandenHoek will be leaving the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, resigning as Executive Director effec...

CRHF Christmas Tree Festival Postponed for 2021

September 17, 2021 - In response to the uncertainty and commitment to the health and safety of our community, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 CRHF...

COVID 19 Announcement

December 9, 2020 - **please note the following information applies to the Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH) Foundation Office only. For specific information regarding the ...

2020 Truck Raffle Winner, Jessica Hoffman

September 21, 2020 - Lethbridge, AB – Monday, September 21 – The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the winner of the 2020 Truck Raffl...

Tim Hortons annual Smile Cookie campaign is back on Sept. 13

September 7, 2021 - Tim Hortons annual Smile Cookie campaign is back on Sept. 13, celebrating 25 years of supporting local charities and community groups across Canada...

Val Matteotti Italian Open Golf Tournament postponed for 2021

April 13, 2021 - This year, we regretfully announce the cancellation of the annual Val Matteotti Italian Open golf tournament, due to the ongoing threat of the COVID-1...

Record Breaking Care from the Heart Radio-a-thon!

February 14, 2020 - The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation held its Annual Care from the Heart Day Radio-a-thon on Thursday, February 13th and is pleased to announce th...

Foundation Board approves 2019-2023 Strategic Plan

September 1, 2019 - Our new strategic plan defines the next great era for the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation. It is a culmination of a year’s worth of hard wo...

Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation’s 26th Annual Christmas Tree Festival Raises $165,000.00.

November 22, 2018 - LETHBRIDGE — The Christmas Season has officially kicked off with the completion of the 2018 Christmas Tree Festival.  The annual holiday tr...

Care from the Heart Radio-a-thon Surpasses Goal of $230,000!

February 16, 2018 - News Release - February 16, 2018 Lethbridge – The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation held its 9th Annual Care from the Heart Radio-a-thon on...

Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation’s 25th Annual Christmas Tree Festival Raises Record Breaking $230,000

November 23, 2017 - LETHBRIDGE — The Christmas Season officially kicked off with the completion of the 2017 Christmas Tree Festival. The annual holiday tradition, p...

23rd Annual Val Matteotti Italian Open raises over $80,000!

August 16, 2018 - We are proud to share that this year's Val Matteotti Italian Open raised over $80,000! Many thanks to all of the Val Matteotti Italian Open spo...

Impact Stories – Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation - Dr. Dionne Walsh, Schwartz Rounds

As a palliative care physician, compassion is a core virtue that lies at the heart of Dr. Dionne Walsh’s practice. And, like so many of the physicians at the Chinook Regional Hospital, Dr. Walsh knows all too well that without support in place, compassion can take its toll.

An Incredible Donation from the Turin 4-H Club

Special thank you to the Turin 4-H Club, who hosted a Charity Auction in support of the Pediatrics Department at the CRH. With the support of the companies and individuals below, they raised over $18,000 at their auction, and chose to donate proceeds to us.

Impact Stories – Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation Chelsea Slobodan, Manager of the Inpatient Psychiatry and Psychiatric Assessment Nurse Team

Chelsea Slobodan is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and the Manager of the Inpatient Psychiatry and Psychiatric Assessment Nurse (PAN) team at Chinook Regional Hospital. 

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