Viewing articles in the ‘Telehealth’ topic.
February 13, 2019
HAMILTON, Ont. – A research project underway at Hamilton General Hospital is making it easier for patients to recover at home after undergoing minimally invasive heart surgery.
Through a partnership with local company m-Health Solutions, patients can wear a remote heart monitoring device for two weeks after undergoing a transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
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December 19, 2018
TORONTO – A new study commissioned by Medisys Health Group, in collaboration with Edelman and LegerWeb, reveals that Canadian employees are demanding healthcare at their fingertips – apps that let individuals connect directly and instantly with nurse practitioners, physicians and other health professionals through secure text and video chat, anytime and anywhere.
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October 3, 2018
ALBERTON, PEI – Patients at Western Hospital in Alberton, who don’t have a family doctor, are now able to see a physician virtually. It’s part of a six-month pilot-project with a Toronto-area company called Maple that started in August.
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October 1, 2018
Eastern Health, the largest health authority in Newfoundland Labrador (NL), has been a pioneer in the use of telehealth and most recently implemented a Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) solution that provides telehealth in a patient’s home. Read More
July 3, 2018
WATERLOO, ONT. – The peopleCare Inc. group of nursing homes and retirement communities, in southern Ontario, is putting medication reconciliation back into the hands of the expert – the pharmacist. In alliance with Hogan Pharmacy Partners Ltd, the organization has successfully transitioned from nurse-led paper reconciliation to pharmacist-led, digital reconciliation. Read More
May 23, 2018
TORONTO – HumanaCare, a leading provider of employee and member health services, is pleased to announce the acquisition of TranQool, a virtual health platform. “Combining HumanaCare and TranQool drives innovation and employee engagement in our health and wellness solutions,” said Jamie Marcellus (pictured), president of HumanaCare.
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March 29, 2018
Looking to enhance their pharmacy services and improve medication management initiatives, five small hospitals in northeastern Ontario have engaged Northwest Telepharmacy Solutions (NTS) after a successful award by HealthPRO Procurement Services, Canada’s national group purchasing organization. Read More
March 28, 2018
MONTREAL – Innovative Imaging Technologies Inc. (IIT) is proud to announce that global health technology leader Philips has selected its Reacts collaborative platform for integration into the Philips Lumify portable ultrasound system, which will become the world's first integrated tele-ultrasound solution.
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March 14, 2018
TORONTO – Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada announced today that it is the first Canadian insurer to offer access to coast-to-coast virtual healthcare services to clients across the country.
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February 21, 2018
ST. JOHN’S – An innovative e-health technology to treat mental health is now being offered across Newfoundland and Labrador, Health Minister John Haggie (pictured) said. The province is the first in Canada to launch Therapist Assistance Online (TAO).
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