Telehealth

TORONTO – Unity Health is teaming up with Sunnybrook and University Health Network (UHN) to launch a unified virtual ED service available to all Torontonians. Toronto’s Virtual Emergency Department gives people the ability to schedule a same-day appointment with any of the partner hospitals through the ED’s online platform and choose an appointment time that is most convenient for them. Read More

MONTREAL – Amid rising COVID-19 admissions, the Jewish General Hospital has launched a pilot project to establish a “virtual ward” for as many as 50 patients to receive their care at home while their vital signs are monitored remotely. Read More

TORONTO – DiaStrong, a telehealth service with a distinct focus on diabetes, became available to the public today with its official North American launch. Global Wellness Apps (GWA), the parent company of DiaStrong, is excited to announce the launch of its new telehealth subsidiary after the widespread success of The Diabetes App, a diabetes community application with over 18,000 members. Read More

PALO ALTO, Calif. – Digital healthcare company Babylon has announced its acquisition of Higi – a consumer health engagement company. Combining Babylon’s highly-scalable technology platform with Higi’s remote monitoring capabilities – via its Smart Health Stations conveniently located within 5 miles of 73% of the U.S. population, at-home connected devices, and 50-state clinical network – will help Babylon in its mission to reengineer every touch point in the healthcare continuum. Read More

TORONTO – TELUS Health has launched its digital Virtual Pharmacy service to help improve medication adherence by offering Canadians the opportunity to set up automatic refill reminders for prescription medications that are shipped directly to their doorstep. Importantly, the service allows users to have unlimited one-on-one video and phone consultations with pharmacists from the comfort of their home, while also providing them with tools to keep track of their family’s medications through the service’s online dashboard. Read More

TORONTO – Maple, one of North America’s fastest-growing companies and Canada’s leading virtual care platform, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Wello, a virtual healthcare brand managed by INLIV Inc., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coril Holdings Ltd. Read More

OTTAWA – Canada’s universal, publicly funded healthcare system is a source of pride for Canadians. The Government of Canada is working closely with provincial and territorial governments to strengthen healthcare and adapt the system to the challenges of delivering health services during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Read More

TORONTO – TeleVU, a leading Canadian tech company focused on application of smart glasses in healthcare settings utilizing the power of AR and AI, announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TELUS. TELUS is a leading telecommunication company in Canada, as well as Canada’s leader in digital health technology that is improving access to health and wellness services and revolutionizing the flow of health information across the continuum of care. Read More

TORONTO – Cancer patients and oncologists will soon have a safer and easier option for cancer care thanks to the creation of a new integrative platform by two Ontario doctors, medical oncologist Dr. Brandon Meyers (pictured on left) and MedTech scientist Dr. Eva Szabo (pictured on right). EMRO.Cloud is a one-stop, virtual on-demand platform that connects cancer patients with oncology experts to obtain expert medical opinions on diagnosis and personalized treatment options. The platform will be launching to all of Canada on January 9, 2022, as well as to the US and the UAE. Read More

HALIFAX – People in central and eastern Nova Scotia who are on the Need a Family Practice Registry will soon start receiving invitations for VirtualCareNS. VirtualCareNS gives people on the registry the option to access a primary care provider online. It is a free program for patients delivered through Maple – one of Canada’s leading virtual care platforms – with Nova Scotia primary care providers. Read More