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Striking a Novel Path for Autism Research
In photo above: Dr. Henry Dunn, at far right, with Erik, Jackie, and Lloyd Dyck. March 1, 2023 Dr. Henry Dunn has devoted his career to understanding how neurons – the brain’s information messengers – communicate with one another and how this communication can become...
Donors fund new research role for women’s heart health
February 1, 2023 The warm community at St. Boniface Hospital more than offsets Winnipeg’s well-known cold weather for Dr. Inna Rabinovich-Nikitin. “Six winters and not so bad,” joked Rabinovich-Nikitin, who officially assumed the responsibilities of the first-ever...
Tribute to a dedicated doctor
Pictured, left to right: Dr. James Tam, Maryse Myman, and Dr. Asad Junaid at the dedication ceremony for the Dr. David Mymin Lipid Clinic on October 20, 2022. January 17, 2023 Donors including colleagues and family of the late Dr. David Mymin have honoured his legacy...
What a match!
January 17, 2002 If he’s ever looking at a new line of work, Blake Fitzpatrick is quite the matchmaker. Last month Fitzpatrick, one of the owners of Maple Leaf Construction, pledged to match all donations to St. Boniface Hospital Foundation made on December 31, up...
Radiothon Returns In Person
November 29, 2022 After two years of being held virtually due to the pandemic the Radiothon of Hope and Healing, presented by Vickar Automotive Group, was back on the air and in person in 2022. The fundraising drive took place in the Hospital’s on-site Galerie Buhler...
A thankful daughter, a tribute to mom and dad
November 16, 2022 The first-ever Lily Stone Gala raised more than $34,000 in support of the Heart Failure Clinic at St. Boniface Hospital. The August 13 event marked the debut of a new three-season 3,600 square-ft. venue for weddings and receptions in Rosenort, 30...
Leader envisions “a Hospital for everyone”
When Nicole Aminot looks at St. Boniface Hospital, she sees an inclusive and welcoming place that is “our hospital, for all.” It was a guiding principle for her even before the Hospital’s Board of Directors selected her to be the new President and Chief Executive...
Inside the Emergency Department
October 3, 2022 Andrea Budnick has been a nurse on the Specialty Resource Team in St. Boniface Hospital’s Emergency Department for the last three years. “I’m proud to work at St. Boniface, and of the care my colleagues and I provide, but if you’ve ever been to our...
A Grand Display of Rosé Soirée Générosité!
September 16, 2022 Rosé Soirée returned to the open-air St. Boniface Cathedral Ruins on Wednesday, September 7 to spectacular effect. On a beautiful night with nary a cloud above, some 300 guests gathered to mix, mingle, and give generously for critical cardiac care...
Helping Hands for Women’s Heart Health
On behalf of Bell MTS Volunteers, Paulette McIntyre and Jo-Anne Pelzer presented a $10,000 cheque in August 2021 to Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum, Director, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Karen Fowler, President and CEO of St. Boniface Hospital Foundation. Aug....
A Nourishing Career
Dr. Miyoung Suh and her team. July 19, 2022 Dr. Miyoung Suh is studying the role of maternal nutrition in reducing the impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a preventable developmental disability resulting from fetal exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. ...
Three Times Lucky
June 30, 2022 In a demanding profession where they selflessly give a lot of themselves, three newly-hired St. Boniface Hospital nurses say it’s been a pleasant surprise to get something back. Registered nurses Sidrah Khawaja (below), Lauren MacPherson (above, right),...