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Winnipeg Free Press
31-05-2025
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
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Dear Friends, My name is Marilyn and I have made the decision to leave a gift to the Health Sciences Centre Foundation in my will. Well, that's half true. I have indeed decided to leave a gift to the HSC Foundation in my will, but my name isn't Marilyn. When it comes to charitable giving, I choose to remain anonymous. That's just my way; my preference. And I am ever so grateful that the HSC Foundation's commitment to respecting my wishes is ironclad. I am a regular supporter of the Foundation. I trust the organization and I know that the donations I make today and the gift that will come from my estate- will be invested and targeted according to my wishes for the benefit of all Manitobans. Through the gifts we all make-gifts of all sizes- we equip Health Sciences Centre with state-of- the-art technology, we help upgrade the hospital's facilities, and we support vital research that will enhance patient care for the long term. By funding excellence and innovation, HSC Foundation donors can help HSC attract and retain the best and brightest medical talent. That is vitally important for health care in Manitoba. We don't know what the future will hold for ourselves and for our loved ones. We do know, however, that by supporting the HSC Foundation with gifts in our wills, we can make sure that our hospital remains nimble, efective, and in a position to provide leading-edge care to everyone for many, many years to come. Leaving a gift in your will is a powerful way to enhance community well-being. To learn more about your legacy giving options at the HSC Foundation, I encourage you to contact Irma McKenzie, Director of Gift Planning, at 204-515-5624, or by email at imckenzie@ And if you have already named the HSC Foundation in your will, please let Irma know. I assure you that the Foundation will respect your request for anonymity. Thank you for your consideration! Sincerely, Marilyn B. Leaving a gift to the HSC Foundation in your will might offer significant tax benefits. Call Irma McKenzie at the HSC Foundation for additional insights, and always speak with your estate lawyer, accountant, and financial advisor for professional advice. Legacy givers come from all walks of life. Leaving a gift in your will is a way to express your values and have a meaningful and enduring impact on life in Manitoba.
Winnipeg Free Press
28-04-2025
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
Surgical robot officially revealed
Manitoba's first surgical robot was officially unveiled at an event at Health Sciences Centre on Monday. Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci Xi has four surgical arms operated by highly sensitive controls. The machine has been in use at HSC since at least February. It is currently being used for thoracic surgery (usually lung and esophageal procedures). gynecologic cancer surgery and urology. It allows surgeons to reach parts of the anatomy that aren't easily accessible with traditional surgical instruments. 'The da Vinci Xi, in essence, extends the capabilities of a surgeon's hands and a surgeon's eyes. The robot's arms move better and with more stability than is possible for human hands; and the enhanced scopes and visualization technology helps us see even the smallest parts of the anatomy with extreme clarity,' Dr. Edward Buchel, HSC's surgery site director, said in a written announcement posted on the foundation's website. The machine was funded by the Health Sciences Centre Foundation's Operation Excellence campaign, in partnership with the province. 'Acquiring Manitoba's first surgical robot is a major milestone for patient care,' foundation CEO Jonathon Lyon said in the announcement. 'The robot is a shining example of how new technology can help us achieve our goals to end surgical wait times. With the robot, patients will experience less pain, less blood loss and lower risks of complications. And because patients treated with the robot are typically discharged from the hospital in a day or two, we'll see better patient flow, a reduced burden on the emergency department and an increase in in-patient bed availability.' An Ji Li, a 33-year-old thoracic patient, suddenly began coughing up blood in December. He was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent robotic surgery at HSC in February. He was discharged the next day. 'When you hear the word 'cancer,' everything stops. But knowing I had access to this technology gave me real hope,' Li said. fpcity@
