Innovation HSC

Join us as we enhance Health Sciences Centre for all Manitobans.

Join us as we enhance Health Sciences Centre for all Manitobans

Goal: $2,352,000
Total Raised: $1,820,331 (as of January 31, 2024)

You can save a life. By supporting innovation, HSC Winnipeg can advance health care for Manitobans.

Since the launch of Innovation HSC in 2019, over 9,000 donors have given over $11 million toward revolutionizing patient care through this vital, targeted campaign.

With a goal of $2,352,000 for 2023–2024, your support will benefit the hundreds of thousands of Manitobans who count on HSC to provide leading-edge care.

Here are three examples of how Innovation HSC donors have helped improve patient care.

Blue Light Laser

Used in vocal cord operations, the Blue Light Laser allows for surgery in an HSC outpatient clinic under local anesthesia instead of general anesthesia. This means quicker access to treatment and shorter recovery times.

“This equipment is a major improvement to patient care, particularly for patients with recurrent disease who require multiple surgeries. Now, we can treat the disease before it has major impacts, lessen recovery time, and improve long-term voice outcomes.” – Dr. Andrea Darnbrough, Laryngologist and Adult Tracheostomy Team Leader, HSC Winnipeg

Video Imaging Chair

This chair allows for easy patient transport and positioning for procedures that assess swallowing disorders.

Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Portable Assessment Cart

FEES provides direct visualization of the pharynx during swallowing and helps assess the palate, pharynx, larynx, and vocal cord movement.

“These pieces of equipment (the Video Imaging Chair and FEES) provide critical evidence-based information that helps determine if a patient’s swallowing deficit is neurological or structural, which is crucial in creating an effective treatment plan.” – Roxana (Bea) Castaneda, Speech Language Pathologist, HSC Winnipeg

“From technological advancements to improving the patient experience, your gift to Innovation HSC will ensure HSC Winnipeg can continue to evolve and provide the best possible medical outcomes. Join a community that is committed to improving health care in our province.”
Tina Jones, O.M., Chair, HSC Foundation Board of Directors, and Jonathon Lyon, President and CEO, HSC Foundation