Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) is the tertiary specialized referral centre for Southern Alberta, Southeastern British Columbia, and parts of Saskatchewan. It is home to the largest integrated teaching and research collaborations in Canada alongside the University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine, resulting in medical innovation across a variety of cross-functional teams.

The Foothills Medical Centre is the single Southern Alberta hospital for a wide range of specialty services including trauma, clinical neurology, cardiac sciences, tissue and organ transplantation, complex general oncology surgery, and cancer care. Within these areas of care there are a number of subspecialties in which teams are world-class leaders.

• Southern Alberta Trauma Program
• Cardiac Surgery and Interventional Cardiology
• Neurosurgery
• Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT)
• Thoracic Surgery
• Critical Care —Neonatal Intensive Care; High Risk Labour & Delivery; Adult Intensive Care (Neuro, Trauma, Coronary and Cardiovascular)
• Transplant Services and Southern Alberta Organ and Tissue Donation Program
• Burn Unit
• Calgary Stroke Program
• Specialty Women’s Health
• Diagnostic Imaging and PET Scanner
• Cancer care

The Foothills Medical Centre is committed to providing high-quality care to its patients. To achieve this goal, the hospital has implemented a number of quality initiatives and processes, including:

1. Patient Safety: The hospital prioritizes patient safety by implementing best practices and protocols to reduce the risk of adverse events, such as falls, medication errors, and hospital-acquired infections.

2. Continuous Improvement: The hospital is committed to continuous improvement and regularly reviews its processes, policies, and outcomes to identify areas for improvement and implement changes.

3. Patient and Family-Centered Care: The hospital recognizes the importance of involving patients and their families in the care process and has implemented initiatives to improve communication and collaboration between patients, families, and healthcare providers.

4. Evidence-Based Practice: The hospital uses evidence-based practices to inform its clinical decision-making and ensure that patients receive the most effective and appropriate care.

5. Education and Training: The hospital provides ongoing education and training to its staff to ensure that they are up-to-date with the latest clinical practices and techniques.

Vision: To be a leading academic health sciences centre, providing the highest quality of care, teaching, research, and innovation.

Mission: To provide exceptional, patient-centered care through collaboration, innovation, and education, while advancing health research and promoting wellness.

1. Accreditation Canada: The hospital has received accreditation from Accreditation Canada, a non-profit organization that assesses healthcare organizations against national standards of excellence. Foothills Medical Centre has consistently achieved the highest level of accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to quality and safety.

2. Top 40 Research Hospital in Canada: In 2020, the Foothills Medical Centre was named one of the Top 40 Research Hospitals in Canada by Research Infosource Inc., a leading research, and development data firm.

3. Best Practices in Health Care: The hospital has been recognized for its innovative and effective healthcare practices by numerous organizations, including the Canadian College of Health Leaders and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.

4. Magnet Designation: The Foothills Medical Centre has achieved Magnet designation, the highest international recognition for nursing excellence and patient-centered care.

5. Top Employer: The hospital has been recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, highlighting its commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.