University Hospital Foundation Connecting Your Generosity Summer 2015 | Page 4

COMING SOON: GAMMA KNIFE TECHNOLOGY The University Hospital Foundation has committed to raising $35 million to build a Brain Centre of international stature. The centre will provide patients with the next generation of the most advanced treatment options, including a Gamma Knife. Gamma Knife Thanks to donor generosity, the University Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce that construction of our state-of-the-art Gamma Knife surgical suite will begin later this year. Once complete, the University of Alberta Hospital will be home to the only Gamma Knife west of Winnipeg. brain surgery. This technology gives doctors more options when treating patients with Parkinson’s, epilepsy, brain tumours and other neurological conditions. Plus, because there’s no incision in the brain, there’s no risk of infection and the recovery time is minimal. The Gamma Knife uses hundreds of low doses of radiation, targeted on a very precise area. Because of the low dose and extreme precision, it’s ideal for Your continued support will allow our skilled and dedicated medical team to deliver the best brain care possible. DID YOU KNOW? University Hospital Foundation Did you know there are different ways to support the University Hospital Foundation? Many donors choose to leave a future gift by including the University Hospital Foundation in their Will. Currently there are proposed changes related to leaving a charitable gift in your Will. We encourage you to speak with your lawyer or financial advisor, should you have any questions about how this may affect you. Donor Centre, 1H1.91 WMC 8440-112 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2B7 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.GiveToUHF.ca By including the University Hospital Foundation in your Will, you will leave a legacy of care for your family and for generations to come. PAGE 4 Connecting Your Generosity