Community Care

MONTREAL – MedicAlert bracelets, which contain medical information for first responders in emergencies, will soon connect the electronic health records of users to the computer screens of 911 dispatchers. Read More

TORONTO – Toronto’s first Our Healthbox has officially launched at Dixon Hall (65 Dundas Street East), with support from BMO and the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR). Driven by a shared view that everyone deserves the right to what they need for their health, this new Our Healthbox will provide free access to HIV self-tests, naloxone kits, harm reduction supplies, and sexual health products. Read More

TORONTO – Breast Cancer Canada is proud to introduce the newly formed REAL Canadian Breast Cancer Alliance, a national coalition of leading clinical and academic professionals created to establish and drive consistent, high-quality standards in breast cancer care across Canada. Read More

VANCOUVER – MYNDSET V1.0, an advanced digital therapeutic program for people with obesity, has just launched on the App Store for iPhones. Anyone in Canada or the USA wanting to try this blend of augmented and virtual reality combined with AI-driven cognitive behaviour therapy and gamification can download the app for free until the end of July. Read More