Mobile Solutions

REGINA – Saskatchewan residents can now view their health records on a mobile device, thanks to the launch of a new app from eHealth Saskatchewan, a provincial agency. The MySaskHealthRecord mobile app functions the same as the website, which allows users to see their lab test results, medical imaging reports, immunization history, prescription history, and clinical visit history, according to a news release. Read More

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – Niagara Health, a multi-site hospital organization serving over 450,000 residents across the Niagara region, announced the launch of SeamlessMD, a leading Digital Care Journey platform that improves patient outcomes. Patients at Niagara Health are among the first in Ontario who can access their digital care journeys for hip, knee, shoulder, bowel and transurethral resection of the prostate surgeries at the Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, and Welland sites through Niagara Health Navigator. Read More

ST. THOMAS, Ont. – St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH)’s Surgical Program recently implemented Masimo’s Patient SafetyNet equipment. By deploying this system, STEGH has created additional capacity for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to care for critically ill patients. Read More

TORONTO – The University Health Network (UHN) and Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd. have partnered to address a critical need of heart failure patients. The objective of the partnership is to expand patient reach of UHN’s successful Medly Program – an innovative, digital therapeutic solution that delivers the benefits of specialized clinical heart failure management at home while improving quality of life and reducing hospitalizations. Read More

MONTREAL – The Montreal Children’s Hospital is testing new wireless technology to monitor the vital signs of its patients in the neonatal ICU. It’s part of a project aimed at improving the lives of the children and health professionals – as well as giving parents better access to their newborns. Read More

VICTORIA – People in B.C. now have an easier way to access their health records with the launch of the Health Gateway mobile app. “More than 1.2 million people in B.C. use the Health Gateway website, and now we are making it easier and more convenient for people to securely access their health records by launching the mobile app,” said Adrian Dix (pictured), minister of health. “Through the app, people can quickly view information about their health at any time, helping them stay on top of their health and wellness needs.” Read More

TORONTO – The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) has been tapped to lead the rollout of the 988 suicide crisis line. The CRTC confirmed that they would be launching a new emergency crisis number for people in need of immediate mental health or suicide prevention support in Canada. It’s expected to launch in Nov. 2023. Read More

HAMILTON, Ont. – As part of its recent deployment of the Epic digital information system, Hamilton Health doctors and staff have been using Secure Chat to communicate and collaborate, either one-on-one or in groups to exchange messages or discuss patient information. “It functions like text messaging or WhatsApp, but it’s a completely secure way of communicating,” said Dr. Alim Pardhan (pictured on left), an emergency department doctor and site lead at HHS’ Hamilton General Hospital (HGH). Pardhan led the team that introduced Secure Chat to HHS. Read More

TORONTO – Michael Garron Hospital is launching a new appointment reminder system for outpatient clinic appointments. Outpatients will now receive automated appointment reminders via their preferred method: voice call, email or text message. Read More