Telehealth

TORONTO – H.A.L.O. Tele-Monitoring Inc. (HALO Inc.), a made-in-Canada innovation that is transforming how hospitals provide constant observation for vulnerable patients, is now expanding across Canada. The new company, spun out of University Health Network (UHN), was launched to scale a remote patient observation solution initially developed, de-risked and integrated into clinical practice at the hospital. Read More

IQALUIT, Nunavut – The government of Nunavut (GN) has partnered with The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) to launch the Virtual Critical Care Program (VCCP), aimed at enhancing real-time access to critical care specialists for physicians and healthcare providers across the Qikiqtaaluk region. Read More

TORONTO – A new report from Maple, Canada’s leading virtual care platform, reveals that 54 percent of Canadian women say the health system does not meet their needs, highlighting how outdated models of care are failing to support the way they seek care today. Read More

LONDON, Ont. – In partnership with libraries in London and Middlesex County, the Virtual Care Program of London’s hospitals is opening doors to virtual care through a free educational workshop for the public. In the heart of neighbourhoods and the tranquil setting of community libraries, vital digital health education is reaching those who need it most, delivered with much collaboration, creativity and ingenuity. Read More

GUELPH, Ont. – Guelph General Hospital (GGH) has announced the launch of Toronto Grace Health Centre’s Remote Care Monitoring (RCM) Program for Guelph General patients. This initiative enhances care for older adults while allowing them to remain comfortably in their own home. Read More

VANCOUVER – UniDoc Health Corp., an innovator in the eHealth sector, announced it will acquire the AGNES Connect software from AMD Telemedicine. This software forms the foundation of UniDoc’s previously announced NEIL Connect software platform. Read More

MONTREAL – Coral, a women’s digital health startup, has announced the completion of a $4.1 million seed funding round and the launch of its virtual care platform. Led by Brightspark, with participation from Diagram and The51 and joined by several high-profile angel investors, the funding will enable Coral to deliver integrated, personalized solutions for women navigating perimenopause and beyond – setting a new standard for menopause care in Canada. Read More

EDMONTON — A Primary Care Alberta (PCA) service that connects Health Link 811 callers with a physician for phone or secure Zoom assessments has now assisted over 100,000 callers. Virtual MD was introduced in 2022 to lower the number of potentially needless ER visits. A registered nurse or clinical staff member conducts an examination when Albertans call Health Link 811 to ascertain whether they require additional evaluation from a doctor. Read More

WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government is introducing a new virtual crisis consultation service to support children and youth facing mental health and addiction challenges. The service will connect frontline workers, such as school-based counselors, social workers, and physicians, to clinical experts for immediate advice and support. Read More