$5-million gift enhances children’s health research in Alberta – Folio
Sep 10, 2018
Top pediatric scientists to research and advocate for children’s health in new role as distinguished researchers.
After undergoing successful heart surgery when she was 12, Grace Fisher took part in a learning session with a nurse as part of a research program to help her better understand her chronic condition and how to advocate for her own health.
“For years and years, I had my cardiologist come and talk to me about the results of my heart condition, but never the heart condition itself,” said Fisher. “It was nice to sit with the nurse and hear why they were doing the tests, learn about my condition and see a diagram of what I have.”
The session made Fisher, who is one of more than a million Canadian children living with a chronic condition, more comfortable speaking openly about her health.
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