“More Blessed Than Stressed”
A mother, a son, a frightening crash, and the surgical technology that saved the day Read full article.
Posted: May 6, 2026
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Announcements and media coverage
Minimally Invasive Brain Procedure Hits the Right Notes
Manitoba musical mainstay sings through surgery Read full article.
Posted: April 15, 2026
“It was like a miracle!”
Donor support makes surgery possible for Lockport patient Read full article.
Posted: March 2, 2026
Back on Her Feet Hours After Operation
Donor-funded equipment enables life-changing surgery for Lake Francis mom Read full article.
Posted: February 27, 2026
HSC Foundation Receives $200,000 in Support to Advance Surgical Care in Manitoba
Combined philanthropic contributions from CGI and Manitoba business leader Chuck Loewen strengthen Operation Excellence campaign Read full article.
Posted: February 24, 2026
New Gamma Knife for Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery Unveiled at Health Sciences Centre
Health Sciences Centre Foundation and Province of Manitoba fund life-saving equipment Read full article.
Posted: January 19, 2026
Canada Life Donates $1 Million to the HSC Foundation
Canada Life has made a transformative $1 million donation to the HSC Foundation’s Operation Excellence campaign—advancing innovative surgical care, reducing wait times, and improving outcomes for Manitobans. The gift reinforces Canada Life’s long-standing commitment to building healthier communities and supporting equitable, high-quality care at Manitoba’s hospital. Read full article.
Posted: October 16, 2025
Manitoba’s First Surgical Robot Unveiled at Health Sciences Centre
Health Sciences Centre Foundation and Province of Manitoba fund high-end minimally invasive surgical equipment Read full article.
Posted: April 28, 2025
Operation Excellence Donor-Funded Equipment Supports Innovative Plastic Surgery Techniques, Easing Recovery for Breast Cancer Patients
Breast cancer survivor grateful for groundbreaking dual surgery she received at HSC Read full article.
Posted: December 19, 2024
HSC Foundation Launches Corporate Challenge to Amplify Fundraising Efforts
Business community invited to contribute to Operation Excellence in support of health care at HSC Winnipeg Read full article.
Posted: September 17, 2024
The Painful Twenties
Minimally invasive surgery offers high-performance athlete new lease on life. Read full article.
Posted: August 16, 2024
Innovation in Neurosurgery Attracts New Talent
Dr. Alysa Almojuela chose to work at HSC Winnipeg without hesitation, drawn by its commitment to innovation and patient care. Read full article.
Posted: July 18, 2024
New Provincial Spine Program Will Improve Care, Reduce Wait Times
Increased Surgical Capacity Using Minimally Invasive Equipment, Outpatient Clinics Key to Program: Asagwara Read full article.
Posted: April 23, 2024
“Pushing Things Forward”
HSC attracts Toronto surgeon focused on minimally invasive surgery Read full article.
Posted: December 21, 2023
Celebrating the Carolyn Sifton Foundation
Acting on a passion for excellence Read full article.
Posted: December 21, 2023
New Donor-funded Technology Arrives at HSC Winnipeg
Operation Excellence campaign ushers in a new era of surgical innovation at Manitoba’s hospital Read full article.
Posted: August 11, 2023
Breathing Easier: Yolande Trudel’s Patient Story
New equipment restores quality of life for thoracic surgery patient, Yolande Trudel. Read full article.
Posted: August 10, 2023
Help Dr. Ryan Amadeo Preserve Quality of Life for Manitobans
A letter from Dr. Ryan Amadeo on the impact Operation Excellence will have on Health Sciences Centre's Pain Clinic Read full article.
Posted: June 20, 2023
Health Sciences Centre Foundation Launches “Operation Excellence”—A $100 Million Capital Campaign to Develop Surgical and Diagnostic Capacity at HSC, Manitoba’s Hospital
Plan to address surgical backlog; produce long-term results. Read full article.
Posted: June 22, 2022
HSC Plans $100 M Surgical Expansion
Goal is to mimic Mayo Clinic’s innovative way of delivering care. Read full article.
Posted: June 22, 2022
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