Building a healthier future for Didsbury District Health Services and its communities.

Our Biggest Accomplishment

The DDHS HeliPad Project

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Between 2013 and 2016, extensive fundraising efforts were undertaken as the Heliport Project became the main focus of the Foundation. Donors included local municipalities such as the Town of Didsbury, the Town of Carstairs, and Mountain View County. The business community, comprising large corporations and small local businesses, along with service groups, local charities, and numerous individual community members, also contributed through private donations.

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At the end of the campaign, the Rosebud Health Foundation had raised over $400,000 to complete the project.

Albert Ohlhauser and Clem Kuelker were the two leaders within the Foundation who championed the Heliport Project and were undoubtedly the key individuals responsible for its completion.

Every patient treated and life saved is made possible, in part, by their tireless efforts.

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The new helipad saw its first STARS aircraft landing on June 19, 2017, just two days after its official opening. Typically, a STARS mission touches down at the Didsbury Heliport approximately once a month.

Each use of the heliport eliminates the previous need for the Fire Department and EMS resources to assist with landings at a different location. Today, the Didsbury Hospital and its Emergency Department continue to serve our communities as effectively as ever.

Tree of Hope

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Donations to this cause are used to enhance the palliative care services available to those in need in Didsbury, Carstairs, Cremona, Water Valley and surrounding communities.

As a memorial to all those who have enriched our lives & our community:

Blue bulbs will be lit in memory of loved ones who have passed on.

Red bulbs will be lit as greetings of hope to family and friends.

More Accomplishments

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DDHS Emergency Room Triage Desk

DDHS Emergency Room Triage Desk

An improvement to the triage area within the emergency department at Didsbury Hospital as the current triage area was outdated and affords the patient no private area in which to disclose their health issues to the triage nurse. In order to adequately provide dignified and private care a solution to the issue of privacy was […]
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Stryker Stretchers

Stryker Stretchers

The current stretchers in the ER were quite dated and not fully functional. They were manually operated and no longer moved smoothly, causing discomfort for patients. Additionally, the mattresses on the old stretchers are worn and thin, also contributing to patient discomfort. Furthermore, they were difficult to move and steer, potentially causing injuries to the […]
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LUCAS Chest Compressor

LUCAS Chest Compressor

The LUCAS chest compression device is used to provide consistent chest compressions during CPR. This device is widely used in rural areas and ambulances around the world. The main advantage of using this device is that it allows healthcare providers to focus on managing the patient’s airway, medications, and other necessary procedures without having to […]