Our community is full of stories – stories that connect us all together through pain, perseverance, hope, and healing. Here, you can read some of the most impactful stories of patients throughout our region, and how the MHDHF made a difference in difficult times.

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Not Just a Newspaper

At the beginning of the pandemic, the staff of the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation began to ponder how to make things better for patients in the hospital. Flowers were delivered in some of the units, and a handful of iPads were purchased for patient use, but what else could be done? Then our […]
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A Mom’s Story of Her Child’s Mental Health Struggles

As I look back and reflect on the past 10 years, it is apparent to me that my son’s struggles were swept under the rug during his formative years. He was a “difficult child,” and though I sought out help, we tried to pretend all was well. This became increasingly stressful as he became bigger, […]
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Grace Niebergall

Harold had one wish, to keep the memory of his late wife alive by honouring her in her beloved workplace. With this in mind, his gift enabled a refresh of the Emergency Department family room, making it more welcoming for families who have a loved one in a trauma situation. While the room was furnished […]
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