December 4, 2024
TORONTO – Unity Health Toronto powered-up its new electronic patient record (EPR) system in the early hours of Nov. 30 – with the ringing of bells and an eruption of applause. Teams inside the command centre and across the organization were on hand to usher in the new system and with it, a new era of patient care.
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December 4, 2024
WINNIPEG – VitalHub Corp. is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed an implementation of its regional patient flow and whole-system visibility platform; SHREWD, to support improved patient flow and safer, more effective care coordination across the Winnipeg region. SHREWD is a real-time operational management platform which supports – and gathers data from – hospitals, long-term care facilities, community and cancer care services, inter-facility transport services, ambulance and paramedic services, and telehealth services.
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December 4, 2024
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government is introducing a new virtual crisis consultation service to support children and youth facing mental health and addiction challenges. The service will connect frontline workers, such as school-based counselors, social workers, and physicians, to clinical experts for immediate advice and support.
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December 4, 2024
MONTREAL – Christie Innomed is proud to announce the appointment of Nicolas Vachon (pictured) as the new president and CEO, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the company. With a forward-looking vision and a commitment to innovation, Nicolas will guide the company as it navigates today’s healthcare challenges.
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December 4, 2024
TORONTO – Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) is one of the first hospitals in Ontario to adopt a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to help reduce emergency department wait times, improve care for patients, and lessen the administrative burden on emergency physicians that can lead to burnout.
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December 4, 2024
EDMONTON – Alberta is seeing an increase in abandoned health records alongside an “alarming” trend of “snooping” employees misusing health information for unauthorized purposes, according to the latest annual report by the province’s privacy commissioner.
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December 4, 2024
HALIFAX – Densitas, a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for breast cancer screening, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with the ACR Learning Network, an initiative of the American College of Radiology (ACR) aimed at enhancing quality and performance in radiology practices across the United States. Through this collaboration, Densitas will work alongside the ACR Learning Network to align its innovative AI solutions with ACR’s quality improvement objectives in mammography.
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December 4, 2024
OAKVILLE, Ont. – HealthPRO Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Alexander (pictured) as vice president of Data Analytics, Digital & IT. Alexander brings over 20 years of experience managing digital health and technology operations, particularly in data analytics, IT strategy, and business transformation, making him an important addition to the HealthPRO Canada team.
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December 4, 2024
REGINA – Saskatchewan's information and privacy commissioner says hackers obtained the medical and personal information of more than 7,000 people. The breach occurred earlier this year and affected patient records stored electronically through four clinics run by the healthcare company Innomar in Saskatchewan. The intrusion did not affect Innomar's pharmacies in the province.
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December 4, 2024
TORONTO – Following a competitive, nationwide call for proposals, AGE-WELL is pleased to announce funding for nine cutting-edge research projects through its 2024 AgeTech Advance: Healthy Aging Research Program (HARP), aimed at advancing the development and application of technology-enabled solutions that support healthy aging.
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