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Our Community's Well-Being Is Crucial

My name is Elizabeth Marr and today I want you to know how inspired I am by the kindness of our community. As Chair of Victoria Hospital Foundation Board, I have to say I'm in a fortunate position. Because not only do I get of be part of facilitating great change in my home province, I also get to see how much further the Foundation team can improve healthcare each and every year.

Exercise is Medicine: The Importance of Physical Activity After the Pandemic

Decreasing COVID-19 case counts, meeting vaccination targets, and loosening health restrictions have been a great cause for hope and celebration in our province. Meanwhile, as we look forward to what life might look like post-pandemic, there remain many challenges ahead when it comes to our community health.

Creativity Helps Our Community Cope Through Lockdown

When Terisa paints, she feels like she’s meditating. She is focusing on what she is trying to create, deciding what colours to mix on her palette, and thinking of what emotions her painting is trying to evoke in others.

Cook it quickly, make it easy!

As warmer weather approaches the motivation and time to make meals can changes. Summer is short! Let’s spend time outside enjoying the warm breeze, appreciating the blooming flowers and less time cooking in a hot kitchen!

Supporting Research Excellence in Adult Mental Health and Care of Older Adults

Research Manitoba and Victoria Hospital Foundation are pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Victoria Hospital Foundation Research Grant Program. Two new grants, totaling $69,230, have been awarded to support research excellence in adult mental health and the care of older adults.