MONTREAL – Dialogue Health Technologies Inc. announced the acquisition of mental health provider e-hub Health (eHH), a leader in internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT). eHH's moodgym program is one of the most research-backed and peer-reviewed iCBT solutions in the world and is widely recognized as a ground-breaking technology solution for mental health.
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VANCOUVER – Patient families at BC Children’s Hospital are giving top marks to virtual care provided at the hospital during COVID-19 and say they want to see it continue, even after the pandemic.
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HALIFAX – Nova Scotia has begun to offer people without a family doctor in its Northern and Western zones access to online physicians, through a partnership with the Maple virtual care platform. The new program, called VirtualCareNS, was developed by Nova Scotia Health in partnership with the Department of Health and Wellness.
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VANCOUVER – Curatio and OPTT, digital health companies, have partnered to offer patients effective and personalized mental health support, right in the palm of their hand, via a mobile-based application. The solution is designed to help solve a massive challenge – the rising numbers of people experiencing mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression.
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TORONTO – RBC enhanced its partnership with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) by committing to the development of Youth Wellness Hubs of Ontario (YWHO)’s new innovative digital platform. The support is dedicated to adapting the YWHO’s resources to be more accessible remotely, particularly for young people living in rural communities.
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OTTAWA – The government of Canada announced an investment of $3.1 million for the Northwest Territories to expand virtual healthcare services for its residents. Under the agreement, the territory will invest federal funding based on agreed-upon pan-Canadian priorities for accelerating virtual healthcare services during the pandemic.
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VANCOUVER – TELUS Health, Canada’s largest health IT company and the leading provider of virtual care services for business and consumers across Canada, announced the launch of TELUS Health Virtual Care, the next evolution of its national, employer-focused virtual care service.
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If there is a silver lining to the pandemic, it’s that virtual care is rapidly becoming a viable and more accessible way to bring healthcare treatment to those who need it most.
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OTTAWA – Alberta will receive nearly $16 million from the federal government to support its efforts to expand virtual healthcare services for its residents. Under the agreement, the province will invest federal funding based on agreed-upon pan-Canadian priorities for accelerating virtual healthcare services during the pandemic.
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TORONTO – A new virtual urgent care program at The Hospital for Sick Children will help children and families determine what type of care is needed when they are ill. It will also enable them to access reliable health education resources and, for eligible patients, to participate in live virtual urgent care visits, all from the comfort of home.
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