Stollery Children's Hospital

24/06/2025

The Stollery Family Peer Support Program is looking for volunteer parents and caregivers who’ve had a child at the Stollery and want to support others on a similar path.

Having a child in the hospital can feel overwhelming. Talking to someone who’s been there can make a big difference. As a Peer Partner, you’ll support other families by listening, offering hope, and showing you understand.

Why Volunteer?
• Use your experience to help others
• Build confidence in supporting families
• Learn skills in compassionate communication
• Be part of a caring Peer Partner community
• Help others feel less alone

Whether it’s at the bedside, by phone, or in a group, your story and your heart can bring comfort to another family.

Take the first step in exploring if this could be a fit for you by joining us at training.

Training Dates: (choose whichever is most convenient for you)
Wednesday, July 23 from 8:30am - 4:30pm via Zoom
Saturday, September 13 from 8am - 4pm via Zoom

Contact us at StolleryConnections@ahs.ca for more information or to register.

17/06/2025

Thanks to Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Society, we're pleased to welcome DWW Pumbaa, the new Facility Dog at the Stollery Children's Hospital!

Pumbaa will be part of the Child Life team, bringing his PAW-esome supports to Stollery kids and their families. Over the next few months, Pumbaa will be orientating to his new hospital environment and building trust with his handlers. While you may spot him around the Hospital, please give him space as he adjusts to his new role.

Please join us in welcoming Pumbaa! 🐾💜

FUN FACT: Pumbaa loves stuffies! When not working, you’ll find him carrying one around in his mouth.

16/06/2025

The Stollery's Child Life team is truly a game changer for kids in the Hospital.

Child Life Specialists play a crucial role in helping Stollery kids adjust to and understand hospitalization, treatment and illness. On top of that, they help create positive memories in a place that doesn't always feel positive for a kid.

Recently, the Child Life team has been hosting Edmonton Oilers watch parties for patients and families at the Saville Family Beach and Enchanted Forest — two non-medical spaces at the Stollery that are just about having fun. These watch parties bring a sense of normalcy, giving kids a chance to feel the community spirit of the Stanley Cup Playoffs while they're in the Hospital. 💙🧡💜

Thank you to Child Life for going above and beyond to make sure kids get to be kids at the Stollery!

13/06/2025

An exciting sight for Stollery kids today, who were treated to a parade of race cars ahead of the Racing for the Cure event for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Kids gathered in the pedway, with the help of our amazing Child Life team, to cheer on the cars as they drove by. A big thank you to all of the drivers and to the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation for bringing it together.

31/01/2025

We want to hear from you!

Join the Stollery Awasisak Indigenous Health program team for a Talking Circle to help improve the future of Indigenous pediatric healthcare.

We’re gathering to collaborate and exchange ideas that will have the potential to improve healthcare experiences and outcomes for Indigenous children and families. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and foster a brighter future for the next generation.

The Talking Circle is open to everyone. Individuals with lived experience, specifically Stollery patients and families, are strongly encouraged to attend.

Check out the poster for details. For more information or to register, contact awasisak@ahs.ca. RSVP is required to attend.

11/12/2024

Jolly old Saint Nick traded his reindeer and sleigh for a Royal Canadian Air Force CH-146 Griffon helicopter from 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron for an early Christmas visit for everyone on the Stollery's Nice List.

26/11/2024

Did you know some Stollery clinics have moved out of 1D1?

If you’re looking for the Adolescent Medicine Clinic, Dermatology Clinic, Edmonton Down Syndrome Clinic, Peds Endocrinology, or the General Pediatrics clinics, you can find them in the Aberhart Centre (11402 University Ave).

Located just south of the Kaye Edmonton Clinic, you can access Aberhart Centre off University Avenue. A small number of parking stalls are located outside the south doors of the Aberhart, or alternatively, parking can be accessed in the Kaye Edmonton Clinic parkade.

Our new space is warm and welcoming with the same Stollery teams you know and love. Speak to your care team if you have any questions about your next appointment or call the clinic number, which hasn’t changed: (780) 407-6370.

04/11/2024

Our Child Life team is busy preparing for the holidays and we’d like your help! If you’d like to include Stollery patients in your holiday gift giving, there are a few easy ways to do it.

1- Check out the Wish List for gift ideas you can drop off at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.

2- Visit the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation online store -https://www.stollerykidsstore.com/toy-drive-for-stollery-kids/ - and click on “Toy Drive For Stollery Kids.” Simply enter your address under Shipping address, select “Toy Drive for Stollery Kids” under Delivery options and the gifts will delivered directly to the hospital. You’ll receive a tax receipt for your support.

3- Check out our Amazon Wishlist here - https://a.co/dDaa4w8 - or scan the QR code for a link. When checking out, select delivery to Stollery Children’s Hospital and the gifts will be delivered directly to the hospital.

Help us help make the holiday special for the patients and families who will be calling the Stollery home for the festive season. We’re so grateful for your support!

24/10/2024

Do you want to make a difference in Stollery Cardiac Care? We are recruiting patients and families!

Join our Cardiac Family Advisory Care Team (CFACT). This council unites patients, caregivers, and AHS staff who have cardiology experience to collaborate on planning, implementing, and evaluating current and future services within the Cardiac Program at Stollery Children's Hospital.

Together, they identify, review, advocate for, and advise on matters related to patient safety, family-centered care, and quality issues from the perspective of patients and families.

Cardiac Family Advisory Care Team (CFACT) meets via Zoom for 2 hours, every other month.

Meeting times for 2024/2025 are December 17, 2024; February 18, 2025; April 15, 2025; June 17, 2025 from 6-8pm.

For more information, contact stollery.pfcc@albertahealthservices.ca.

09/10/2024

Registration is now open for our next round of Virtual Caregiver Sessions! Designed for caregivers of children with ongoing medical needs, to connect with others as you navigate your healthcare journey.

Stollery Patient and Family Centred Care coordinators lead participants as they learn and share strategies to treat themselves with kindness, compassion, and support during challenging times, in a group of compassionate community of caregivers who understand.

01/10/2024

The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital is creating a Patient & Family Advisory Council (PFAC), and they are looking for a diverse group of patient and family members who have lived experience navigating the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Patient and Family Advisors volunteers give their time to enhance the quality, safety, and effectiveness of health services from the patient, family, and caregiver perspective.
The council will start holding monthly meetings in January, providing a venue for Glenrose teams to engage directly with advisors and ensure the voices of patients, families and caregivers resonate throughout health policies, projects, and programs across the continuum of care.
Learn more about PFAC by contacting GlenrosePFAC@ahs.ca or call/text 780-886-5947.

01/10/2024