BC invests $2.83M to expand digital pathology
VANCOUVER – Through British Columbia’s Integrated Marketplace program, delivered by Innovate BC, $2.83 million in funding has been awarded to four projects to continue testing digital pathology tools and expanding […]
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Disabled person denied care at DI clinic
CALGARY – An Alberta woman who filed a human rights complaint after being turned away at a clinic for an ultrasound said she hopes her recent win paves the way […]
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Ontario provides $10M for Waterloo hospital plan
WATERLOO — The Ontario government is investing an additional $10 million to support the planning and construction of a new Waterloo Regional Health Network hospital, connecting more patients and families […]
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NTS introduces new antimicrobial solution
TORONTO – North West Telepharmacy Solutions (NTS), one of Canada’s leading providers of remote pharmacy services, has announced a strategic collaboration with Australian-based Kraken Coding to bring its Clinical Branches […]
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Study shows Virtual MD effective for patient care
CALGARY – A Primary Care Alberta (PCA) service called Virtual MD effectively triages patients, routes patients to appropriate forms of care and keeps Albertans out of emergency departments, according to […]
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U.S. nurse practitioner moves from US to Canada
VANCOUVER – “I was drawn to B.C. mainly by the technologically advanced Blusson Spinal Cord Centre at Vancouver General Hospital, where I now work for Vancouver Coastal Health. It’s one […]
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CHEO revalidates its EMRAM Stage 7 status
OTTAWA – CHEO has been recognized as a global leader in digital health for using advanced technology to improve care for children and youth, and for constantly transforming its electronic […]
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Stroke detector uses AI, electromagnetic imaging
WATERLOO, Ont. – In a stroke emergency, every second counts – early detection and rapid intervention can save lives even before a patient reaches the hospital. “Computed tomography (CT) and […]
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LHSC files $60 million lawsuit for alleged fraud
LONDON, Ont. — London Health Sciences Centre filed one of the largest fraud lawsuits in the history of Ontario hospitals on Wednesday, alleging a former senior executive masterminded a “fraudulent […]
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SickKids maintains its EMRAM Stage 7 designation
TORONTO — The Hospital for Sick Children has achieved revalidation of HIMSS EMRAM Stage 7, the highest designation for using an electronic medical record (EMR) to improve patient outcomes and […]
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OpenAI to release web browser, challenging Google Chrome
SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI is close to releasing an AI-powered web browser that will challenge Alphabet’s market-dominating Google Chrome, according to the Reuters news service. The browser is slated to […]
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MEDTEQ+ and AGE-WELL announce a new project
MONTREAL — MEDTEQ+ and AGE-WELL, two leaders in the AgeTech sector, are pleased to announce the second cohort of 20 collaborative projects selected as part of envisAGE, an initiative that […]
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Hamilton researchers use AI to refine liquid biopsy
HAMILTON, Ont. — A groundbreaking research project by Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton could transform cancer treatment in Hamilton and serve as a model […]
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Tirone David inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame
TORONTO — In the world of cardiac surgery, few names command the reverence and awe of Dr. Tirone David (pictured). Known globally as a pioneer, innovator and mentor, Dr. David, […]
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ED+PCL to build $13.9 billion hospital in Mississauga
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Trillium Health Partners, together with Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and ED+PCL Healthcare Partners, reached financial close on The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital and Shah Family Hospital for Women […]
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MYND and Hello Alpha partner on weight loss
VANCOUVER and PALO ALTO, Calif. — MYND Therapeutics (MYNDTX), an innovative digital therapeutics company, and Hello Alpha, a virtual healthcare company, have announced a partnership to offer the Myndset, smartphone-based, […]
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VitalHub announces acquisition of Novari Health
TORONTO — Vitalhub Corp. is pleased to announce that it has acquired Novari Health Inc., a leading healthcare software provider of patient flow solutions based in Canada. VitalHub has acquired […]
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NS reports enormous progress in treating sepsis
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s health system is improving its methods for early detection of sepsis, a life-threatening condition that occurs when the immune system reacts to infection by attacking the […]
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SK entrepreneurs launch addiction recovery app
REGINA — A Saskatchewan tech startup is redefining how we think about addiction, mental health, and the human experience. Founded by a team with lived experience in both addiction and […]
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Humber River appoints VP research & innovation
TORONTO — Humber River Health welcomes Dr. Justin Grant (pictured) as its new vice president of research & innovation, a strategic leadership role dedicated to accelerating healthcare innovation through cutting-edge […]
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