Osler to deploy Epic, with large suite of AI tools
June 30, 2026
William Osler Health System, a community teaching hospital serving 1.3 million people in Brampton and surrounding regions in the Greater Toronto Area, is embarking on a major clinical transformation that will introduce several time-saving AI capabilities to doctors and nurses. The changes are all part of a transition to the latest release of Epic’s health information system that makes extensive use of artificial intelligence. Read More
BRAMPTON and ETOBICOKE, Ont. – As part of its commitment to advancing patient care through innovation, William Osler Health System is investing in a new Hospital Information System, set to launch in October 2026. This landmark technology investment will replace multiple electronic systems and paper-based records with one complete digital record.
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