Viewing articles in the ‘Telehealth’ topic.
October 5, 2016
SASKATOON – The government of Saskatchewan is pumping $500,000 into expanding the use of robots that have allowed Saskatoon doctors to examine children in Pelican Narrows. Read More
September 30, 2016
As healthcare organizations see the benefits of telemedicine, usage is surging to an all-time high. Your hospital or clinic may also want to invest in a program, but you’re unsettled by the superabundant supply of telemedicine technology and equipment options available. No worries, here are six key elements for you to consider when researching your telemedicine equipment options: Read More
September 29, 2016
MedviewMD, a telehealth company based in Chatham, Ont., is working with provincial governments across Canada to build networks of doctors who can quickly examine patients through the use of e-visits. Patients are able to connect with physicians at MedviewMD studios, which are equipped with videoconferencing and medical equipment. Read More
September 29, 2016
As part of the Remote Presence Medicine Program at the University of Saskatchewan, we have been using a number of remote presence mobile devices to provide medical expertise to underserviced communities in Saskatchewan. Read More
August 17, 2016
TORONTO – The Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) is teaming up with the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores), Lakeridge Health and Women’s College Hospital to test the benefit of an online support community for people feeling anxious or depressed, or having trouble coping with other mental health-related issues.
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August 17, 2016
KAMLOOPS, BC – MedviewMD, based in Chatham, Ont., has opened four medical studios for telehealth west of Ontario – in Kamloops, Langley and Chilliwack. The studios, which enable patients to have a medical appointment with a remote physician, have been set up in pharmacies.
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July 7, 2016
TORONTO – When a group of overworked and highly stressed engineers needed to see therapists, they found it was virtually impossible to get an appointment. Read More
July 6, 2016
TORONTO – The Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) and the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) are teaming up to support the educational and patient care needs of Ontario’s family physicians by leveraging virtual care solutions.
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June 8, 2016
MONTREAL – Retina Labs, a market innovator in teleophthalmology and virtual eye care solutions, has brought on Richard Pridham (pictured) as its president and CEO and as an investor in the company.
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April 6, 2016
TORONTO – The Ontario Telemedicine Network will soon roll out a Digital Health Stewardship program that will connect inventive companies with potential health-sector customers. The goal is to inject more innovation into the healthcare system, especially in the area of primary care, where virtual visits and apps are beginning to help both patients and physicians.
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