Alberta team produces ‘best evidence’ app
January 9, 2014
CALGARY – Late last year, a start-up company called SnapDx won both the “Audience Choice Award” and overall first place at the W21C Innovation Academy at the University of Calgary. Read More
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New telestroke service to improve access to care
January 9, 2014
CHARLOTTETOWN – A new telestroke service being piloted by Health PEI will provide enhanced and more convenient access to specialized stroke consultation services to patients in rural areas of Prince Edward Island, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie (pictured). Read More
Interior Health celebrates 10th anniversary of telehealth
January 9, 2014
KELOWNA, BC – Last month, Interior Health marked an important milestone – the 10th anniversary of the introduction of telehealth. In December 2003, the first Telehealth videoconference consultations in IH took place when Kelowna-based surgeons from the B.C. Thoracic Surgery Program linked with patients in Cranbrook and Trail to conduct initial surgical assessments and post-operative follow ups. Read More