How New Technology Transformed Breast Cancer Treatments in Alberta
See how contributions from the AGAT Foundation has helped transform breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in Calgary at the Peter Lougheed Centre.
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Removing the Stigma of Mental Health Support for Fathers: Community Connects with DAY1DADS
AGAT Laboratories and DAY1DADS Co-Founder, Curtis Alexander, discuss societal changes around mental health support for fathers and how we can remove the stigma.
“She’s Always Doing Something for Her Food”: Community Connects With the Calgary Fire Department
See Willow, an ignitable liquid detection canine, in action in the latest Community Connects with AGAT and the Calgary Fire Department.
Life-Changing Smiles: Community Connects with Operation Smile
Members of Operation Smile join AGAT Foundation to discuss life-changing cleft surgeries, global health system strengthening, and empowering children through compassionate care.
Community Organizations Bring Warmth to Calgarians in The Coldest Night
AGAT Foundation sponsored The Coldest Night, providing 700 meals, care packages, and winter jackets to support Calgary’s vulnerable during the holidays.
Introducing Canada’s First Mobile Men’s Health Clinic: The Man Van™
The MAN VAN™ offers free PSA testing and men’s health checks across southern Alberta—Canada’s only mobile clinic for early prostate cancer detection.
Hand Sanitizer Made in Calgary Donated to Community in Partnership with Shell Canada
In collaboration with Shell Canada, AGAT Laboratories produced and distributed thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer made in Calgary to support employees and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alberta Government Commits $18 Million to Bring Cyclotron and New Radiopharmaceuticals Facility to Calgary
The Alberta Government announced a $18 million investment to build Calgary’s first cyclotron and radiopharmaceuticals facility. The project will enhance cancer treatment, diagnostic imaging, and groundbreaking medical research.
AGAT Foundation Backs PSMA PET/CT Imaging in Alberta
AGAT Foundation supports PSMA PET/CT research in Alberta, advancing prostate cancer diagnosis and access to life-changing imaging and radiopharmaceuticals.
Supporting Youth with Education on Opioids and Fentanyl
AGAT Foundation leads a youth education program on opioid risks, partnering with doctors, police, and schools to promote science literacy and drug awareness.
Prostate Cancer Centre to Open New Men’s Health & Wellness Centre in 9,000 sq. ft. AHS Complex
Men’s Health & Wellness Centre The goal with the Prostate Cancer Centre and the SAIU is to find a way to treat the whole person, their mind, body and spirit. We know currently that the Prostate Cancer Centre and the…
Funds Raised for A.I. Advancement of Bladder and Prostate Cancer Treatment
AGAT Foundation has launched a groundbreaking $25M initiative to transform bladder and prostate cancer treatment through artificial intelligence and precision medicine—partnering with Calgary’s leading medical institutions.
AGAT Foundation Supports Tom Baker Cancer Centre with Funds for Bladder Scanner
AGAT Foundation’s donation of a bladder scanner to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre supports advanced cancer care and research in Southern Alberta.
Get to Know the Prostate Cancer Centre and Southern Alberta Institute of Urology
The Prostate Cancer Centre and Southern Alberta Institute of Urology are leading the way in men’s health care, cancer treatment, and research — with a focus on physical, mental, and functional well-being.
Calgary Fire Dept. to Wear Bracelets to Analyze Exposure to Toxic Compounds on the Job
AGAT Labs is helping protect Canadian firefighters through innovative bracelet testing that identifies toxic compounds firefighters are exposed to during active duty.
Smile Train – Give Every Child the Chance to Smile
The AGAT Foundation’s matched $50,000 donation to Smile Train is helping fund life-changing cleft surgeries for children worldwide, giving every child the chance to smile.
Crucial Blood Testing Lab Built in El-Ramate, Guatemala as Part of Project Ixcanaan with the AGAT Foundation
AGAT Foundation partnered with Project Ixcanaan to construct a blood testing lab in rural Guatemala, improving access to healthcare for communities far from hospitals.
Shirley Thiessen – Dealing with Grief
After losing her son Jordan, Shirley Thiessen found hope through community and now shares her grief journey to support others facing unimaginable loss.
Partners Come Together for Pets as $25,000 Raised for Calgary Animal Shelters
The AGAT Foundation joined with community partners to raise $25,000 for Calgary animal shelters, supporting Parachutes for Pets and Pawsitive Match Rescue Foundation with food, clothing, and supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We will beat this my little Liam” — New Medication for POLG Disease Backed by Donors, Montreal Children’s Hospital and Liam Foundation
With the help of the AGAT Foundation, donors, and the Montreal Children’s Hospital, a promising new medication for POLG disease will give Liam and four other children more time — and more hope.
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