Hospitals join patient record alliance in E. Ontario

OTTAWA – Patients throughout eastern Ontario will soon be able to navigate the healthcare system more effectively as six hospitals are joining the Atlas Alliance’s digital health records system. Once these additional hospitals are onboarded, by fall 2026, patients and healthcare providers at any of the 16 partner organizations will have access to the health records they need with just a few clicks.

This connects several healthcare providers throughout the region, including The Ottawa Hospital, and enables them all to securely store, access and share patient health information, allowing for more seamless patient care throughout the community. Patients visiting these providers will also be able to access their own health records through the MyChart patient portal.

“Patients often visit multiple hospitals throughout the region, for varying levels of care. Now, they won’t need to worry about their care teams having the most up-to-date information on their health situation,” said Dr. Virginia Roth (pictured), chief of medical staff, The Ottawa Hospital. “A single digital health records system will allow patients to access their health information through MyChart and help healthcare partners in the region to share information, resources and support in a timely manner. We believe this will lead to better overall patient care, experience and health outcomes.”

By connecting more hospitals and healthcare partners through a single digital health records system, hosted through Epic, the Atlas Alliance continues working to improve patient care through strong partnerships and collaboration, contributing to a more efficient, patient-centered health system.

Once completed, the Atlas Alliance will include a network of 16 healthcare organizations spanning the region and beyond (joining partners are in italics):

• Arnprior Regional Health
• Deep River & District Health
• Glengarry Memorial Hospital
• Group Health Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)
• Hawkesbury District General Hospital
• Kemptville District Hospital
• Hôpital Montfort
• Pembroke Regional Hospital
• Queensway Carleton Hospital
• Renfrew Victoria Hospital
• St. Francis Memorial Hospital
• The Ottawa Hospital
• The Ottawa Hospital Academic Family Health Team
• The Royal (Ottawa and Brockville campuses)
• The University of Ottawa Heart Institute
• Winchester District Memorial Hospital