May 12, 2021
TORONTO – Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital’s Bloorview Research Institute (BRI) is about to start construction on the latest phase of its expansion. The project is funded by a $32-million fundraising campaign, a journey that started in 2018, thanks to a $4-million launch donation from Jason Smith and Heather Smith.
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May 12, 2021
VANCOUVER – Curatio and OPTT, digital health companies, have partnered to offer patients effective and personalized mental health support, right in the palm of their hand, via a mobile-based application. The solution is designed to help solve a massive challenge – the rising numbers of people experiencing mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression.
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May 12, 2021
MONTREAL – Three teams from CHUM were given awards at the 3rd edition of the SRS Awards – Prix Stars du Réseau de la santé, which was held in virtual fashion on May 7. The SRS Awards were created by the Caisse Desjardins du Réseau de la santé and aim to underline and recognize the involvement of professionals in Québec’s health and social services sector.
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May 12, 2021
TORONTO – The Ontario government is investing over $432,000 in Baycrest to help people struggling with cognitive impairment as a result of COVID-19. The province is making the investment through the Ontario Together Fund.
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May 12, 2021
MONTREAL – Bell Let’s Talk announced $750,000 in new grants from the Bell Let’s Talk Diversity Fund to six more organizations working to improve access to mental healthcare for members of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities in Canada.
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May 12, 2021
TORONTO – RBC enhanced its partnership with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) by committing to the development of Youth Wellness Hubs of Ontario (YWHO)’s new innovative digital platform. The support is dedicated to adapting the YWHO’s resources to be more accessible remotely, particularly for young people living in rural communities.
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May 12, 2021
WATERLOO, Ont. – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly developing and is poised to make a huge impact on healthcare delivery and patient care. This online course – from NIHI and McMaster University – will help participants understand AI, its potential for business, and the opportunities for its implementation in healthcare.
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May 12, 2021
OTTAWA – The government of Canada announced an investment of $3.1 million for the Northwest Territories to expand virtual healthcare services for its residents. Under the agreement, the territory will invest federal funding based on agreed-upon pan-Canadian priorities for accelerating virtual healthcare services during the pandemic.
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May 12, 2021
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Researchers from Humber River Hospital, William Osler Health System, and the Bruyère Research Institute are tackling the difficulty that palliative care patients have in keeping caregivers up-to-date on their symptoms through an app called RELIEF. The app enables the remote self-reporting of symptoms, and it has now gained support for further development, thanks to $1.4 million in funding from Health Canada.
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May 5, 2021
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Hospital has announced details of the design for its new Civic Hospital, which is slated to open in 2028. The hospital will become one of the largest and most advanced medical centres in Canada, and will serve patients in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, and parts of Nunavut.
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