2025 PROJECT:

The cardiac catheterization lab at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre will be a specialized area where doctors diagnose and treat heart problems, especially heart attacks, using thin, flexible tubes called catheters.

 

These procedures can unblock arteries, restore blood flow, and prevent heart damage - all without open-heart surgery. The earlier a patient receives care in a Cath Lab, the better their chances for recovery. 2025 Red Deer Festival of Trees proceeds will help to make this long awaited dream a reality. With the generous support of our local sponsors and donors, the construction of our catheterization lab will be expedited by five years and will result in an estimated 160 lives saved during that period.

 

The lab isn’t just a facility - it’s a lifeline, and for many families in Central Alberta, it means hope arriving not a moment too soon.

 

2024 PROJECT:

As part of the much-needed expansion of Red Deer Regional Hospital, Festival of Trees committed to enhancing cardiac care for our community. Support during the 2024 Festival of Trees helped to equip our hospital with cutting-edge cardiac technology and resources to better serve our patients.

 

 

2023 PROJECT:

Urgent needs in the surgical program represent over half the hospital’s capital equipment list, a barrier that can stand in the way of patients remaining close to home for rapid care to save life and limb.

 

Having access to new and replacement equipment for the OR helps recruit surgical talent, improve the patient experience, and reduce wait times for lifesaving surgeries, allowing our friends and family to remain close to home during their procedures.

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2022 PROJECT:

As the only facility in Central Zone with Intensive Care and Coronary Care beds, the Red Deer Hospital will be creating a permanent space for CCU and expanding its ICU beds by 8, for a total of 20 ICU beds. Our healthcare system needs more capacity, and this expansion is the first step in responding to the increased demand for high-quality care for patients in the ICU and CCU.

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Cardiac enhancements and expansion of bed space have been a longstanding priority for our hospital, and Festival of Trees is thrilled to support the equipment needs in these new spaces by providing CPAP/BI-PAP machines, ultrasound systems, Glidescopes, and much more.

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2021 PROJECT:

Red Deer Hospital serves over 500,000 people, and approximately 150 surgical procedures are completed each week at our hospital, including general surgery, gynecological surgery and endoscopy. As the only referral centre in the Central Zone, Red Deer Hospital handles some of the most complex operating room procedures.

 

Red Deer Festival of Trees 2021 funded critical operating room equipment. Having access to new and replacement equipment for the OR improves the patient experience and reduces wait times for life-saving surgeries, allowing our friends and family to remain close to home during their procedures.

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ABOUT RED DEER REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION

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Red Deer Regional Health Foundation is the main fundraising organization for the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre and other healthcare centres throughout the Central Zone of Alberta.

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Established in 1994, the Foundation's mandate is to raise and disburse funds for programs, services, and the purchase of medical equipment.

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OUR VISION

World class healthcare in Central Alberta

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OUR MISSION

Enhance healthcare excellence in Central Alberta by raising funds to provide state of the art medical equipment and services.

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For more information on the Foundation and to give directly to the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, visit our website.

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