November 25, 2020
WINNIPEG – The Chronic Disease Innovation Centre at Seven Oaks General Hospital, along with the University of Manitoba, have gained international recognition for Kidney Check, the next generation of surveillance for hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease, with a special focus on First Nations peoples.
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November 25, 2020
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia Health and its partners are being recognized internationally for designing and developing a technology solution that saved local public health staff hundreds of hours at the height of the first wave of the pandemic. The UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence Award recognizes teams that collaborate across disciplines and transform healthcare delivery, ultimately improving patient lives.
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November 25, 2020
TORONTO – How can health information from providers across a whole system or region be transformed into intelligence and insights? A new platform for sharing and quickly analyzing health data is being introduced into Canada from the United Kingdom, where it is used in 30 percent of National Health Service England (NHS) organizations. The solution is improving patient flow and the quality of care and has been particularly effective in supporting their response to COVID.
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November 25, 2020
SURREY, BC and SAINT JOHN, NB – The University of New Brunswick (UNB), Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB) and Lark Group, of Surrey, BC have signed a letter of intent to create the Health and Technology District Saint John. Through this joint public-private-academic initiative, Saint John is poised to become the leading hub for digital health in Atlantic Canada.
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November 25, 2020
EDMONTON – A researcher at the University of Alberta is being recognized for her innovative work to develop a first-of-its-kind face mask capable of killing both viruses and bacteria within five minutes of surface contact. In addition to helping stop the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, the flu and strep throat, the masks are also extremely breathable.
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November 25, 2020
CHICAGO – GE Healthcare announced its acquisition of Prismatic Sensors AB, a Swedish start-up specializing in photon counting detectors, signifying the company’s continued investment in photon counting CT technology. This technology has the potential to significantly increase clinical performance for oncology, cardiology, neurology, and many other clinical CT applications.
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November 25, 2020
MONTREAL – Following October’s cyber-intrusion into the digital information systems of CIUSSS West-Central Montreal, the first steps have been taken by the Information Resources and Digital Health teams to re-establish service, as required. The announcement was made by the Jewish General Hospital, part of the CIUSSS West-Central Montreal, on its website.
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November 25, 2020
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Loblaw Companies Limited has expanded the use of its PC Health app to three more provinces – Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta, after launching the system in Atlantic Canada in October. The company plans to roll-out the app to the rest of the country later this year, and in addition to its current capabilities, will add virtual physician care and digital pharmacy.
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November 25, 2020
HALIFAX – Densitas Inc., a global provider of A.I. technologies for digital mammography and breast screening, announced a partnership with Mammography Educators to offer an artificial intelligence-powered platform for telehealth technologist training in mammography facilities.
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November 25, 2020
TORONTO – CABHI is now accepting applications for Spark-ON, a unique funding opportunity for Ontario-based frontline healthcare workers, clinical managers, clinical researchers, and/or senior-focused organizations with great ideas for solutions that could benefit the lives of older adults, persons with dementia, and their care partners.
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