“Ultrasound use has become the standard of care in emergency and urgent care practice. For many physicians, this form of technology acts as a key vital sign that helps guide patient care. Without it, physicians would be working blindly in many circumstances, something that just shouldn’t happen in our day and age.” – Dr. Tyler Laycock, Concordia Urgent Care

This campaign supports our Front Line Workers in this most tangible way. They continue to work day after day to help our patients and families. They are here for our community. The Concordia Foundation has declared our full support for this project by resolution. The Golf Committee jumped at the opportunity to adopt this project for the 2021 tournament.

The goal of orthopaedic research at the Concordia Campus is to continue pushing the boundaries of how medicine improves the lives of people suffering from joint pain, poor function, and limited mobility. The research we conduct helps us to meet the growing needs of our patients while invigorating the community, growing Manitoba’s economy, and advancing orthopaedic care on a global scale.

There is an increasing recognition in health that indicators of clinical deterioration such as abnormal vital signs are being missed. Evidence also suggests a lack of organization and knowledge regarding how to manage clinical deterioration. Studies show that 85% of all in-hospital cardiac arrests are preceded by undetected signs of deterioration.

Concordia serves over 2500 patients a year from Manitoba and parts of Ontario, Saskatchewan and Nunavut. Hip and Knee replacements are more effective at improving quality of life than any other surgery. The need for hip and knee replacement surgery is greater than ever. Before COVID-19 there was already a wait list. When we paused surgeries to comply with public health orders, that listed grew and grew. We have a bold vision to reduce wait lists and serve more patients. Joint problems affecting the hips and knees make life miserable for millions of Canadians each year. We are increasing our research capacity and now our surgical capacity with the help of our donors.