Seven Oaks General Hospital Foundation Inc.

The Seven Oaks General Hospital Foundation Inc. is a Canadian registered nonprofit charitable organization established in 1975 to support the development and ongoing enhancement of healthcare services in northwest Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Foundation was created by community members who advocated for the construction of a general hospital to serve the local population. It has since evolved to fundraise for equipment, programs, research, and innovative healthcare services on the Seven Oaks General Hospital health campus.

Mission and Activities

The Foundation is dedicated to working closely with community members to support exceptional healthcare delivery, illness prevention, and the restoration of health at Seven Oaks General Hospital and its affiliated institutions. Its fundraising efforts directly benefit patients, programs, research, facilities, and services not only at the hospital but also at the Wellness Institute and the Chronic Disease Innovation Centre (CDIC).

Impact and Focus

Through community donations and fundraising campaigns, the Foundation helps fund groundbreaking research and healthcare innovations. The Chronic Disease Innovation Centre, a component of the campus supported by the Foundation, conducts leading big data-driven research that is transforming the prevention, treatment, and prediction of chronic diseases at both local and global levels.

Seven Oaks General Hospital itself offers a broad range of services including urgent care, endoscopy, diagnostic imaging, orthopedic surgery, kidney health services, geriatric rehabilitation, and medical resident training. The Foundation’s support enhances these services by providing medical equipment, supporting patient programs, and enabling research projects that improve treatment and care outcomes.

History and Development

The Seven Oaks General Hospital Foundation was instrumental in advocating for the hospital’s creation, which opened its doors in 1981. Since then, the Foundation has expanded its role to encompass the entire health campus, which integrates patient care with health promotion, research, and education. The campus is recognized as Canada’s first integrated healthcare hub focused on research, preventative lifestyle medicine, and chronic disease management.

Organizational Status

The Foundation operates as a not-for-profit organization and holds charitable status under Canadian law, registered with the Canada Revenue Agency under the business number 890836844RR0001. It actively engages the community through outreach, fundraising events, and awareness initiatives to sustain and grow support for the hospital and its affiliates.

This summary captures the mission, history, and activities of the Seven Oaks General Hospital Foundation Inc., emphasizing its role in advancing healthcare innovation and community well-being in Winnipeg, Manitoba[1][2][3].