SASKATOON, Sask. – Saskatchewan is pioneering a new method to deliver health services to remote communities. A ‘remote presence’ technology pilot project will be launched in Pelican Narrows to help improve access to timely healthcare for patients.
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SUDBURY, Ont. – A first-of-its-kind program has started in Northeastern Ontario that benefits patients needing critical care support at small, rural regional hospitals. Every hour of every day, a Virtual Critical Care Unit (VCCU) team will be available to provide its expertise through technology.
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The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) recently estimated that roughly 8.5% of patients are readmitted to hospital within 30 days. Furthermore, an estimated 9% to 59% of those readmissions could be avoided by better identifying those most likely to return to hospital within short periods and improving the care they receive before and after discharge.
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NEWMARKET, Ont. – Nearly 50 percent of all Canadians live with a chronic health condition, often requiring frequent monitoring and in many cases, repeat hospital admissions. Beeton resident Iris Foster is one of these Canadians who is now living life more confidently thanks to Southlake Regional Health Centre’s Tele-homecare program, which provides support to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure.
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