AI-assisted breast screening helps radiologists detect cancer earlier
When Linda went for her routine mammogram at North York General (NYG), she expected it to be just another screening appointment to check off her list. Her images were reviewed […]
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Canada’s sovereignty could be threatened by AI and digital healthcare
Canada’s federal National AI Strategy Task Force was appointed on September 26, 2025, by Ministers Evan Solomon and Mélanie Joly to update the country’s approach to artificial intelligence. The panel […]
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Humber River scores remarkably low on patient harm
TORONTO – Humber River Health has reported a significantly lower rate of patient harm compared to both provincial and national averages, underscoring the organization’s steadfast commitment to patient safety and […]
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Interior Health pilots virtual care in rural ERs
KELOWNA, BC – Interior Health (IH), in collaboration with the BC Ministry of Health, is engaging with partners to better support overnight emergency care through a mix of virtual and […]
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Abbotsford Regional upgrades MRI to large-bore scanner
ABBOTSFORD, BC – People in Fraser Valley will benefit from enhanced imaging and faster scanning with new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre. The […]
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SHINE EMR partnership about to go live
MARKHAM, Ont. – Oak Valley Health, Southlake Health, and Stevenson Memorial Hospital will go live with an upgraded electronic medical record system next week. The upgraded system integrates new digital […]
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Only 15% of women screened for breast cancer
TORONTO – According to a new study by the Hologic Global Women’s Health Index, only 15 percent of women in Canada reported getting screened for breast or cervical cancer in […]
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Cancer Care Manitoba opts for Gray Oncology
WINNIPEG – GrayOS, developed by Gray Oncology Solutions, is being implemented at CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) to enhance access to systemic therapy and improve efficiency in cancer care delivery. CCMB is […]
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Wearable ultrasound patch moves to clinical trials
VANCOUVER – A wearable ultrasound patch that continuously monitors heart function is making a vital step toward clinical validation studies, backed by a new investment from Providence Health Care Ventures […]
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Startup launches wearable to improve gait
MONTREAL – PhysioBiometrics Inc. has launched Heel2Toe, a wearable therapeutic device designed to assess and train older adults to walk with a proper gait, which is essential to reduce strain […]
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Healthkind Nudge automates patient communications
TORONTO – Healthkind announced the launch of Healthkind Nudge, an AI-powered communication service designed to transform how healthcare organizations engage with patients. With clinics struggling to manage rising patient volumes […]
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Ontario organizations launch Life Sciences Central
TORONTO – Ontario’s life sciences sector is taking a major leap forward with the launch of Life Sciences Central, a new collaborative initiative that brings together the commercialization services, investment […]
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Toronto partners launch 7T MRI facility
TORONTO – Leaders from Toronto’s academic health research community this week launched the largest multi-site collaboration in clinical imaging research the city has seen, with the ambitious aim of revolutionizing […]
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Doctors still suffer high rate of burnout: CMA
OTTAWA – New data from the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) show that Canadian physicians are still struggling with high rates of burnout and depression five years after the onset of […]
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OB/GYNs quit hospital in Kamloops, cite burnout
KAMLOOPS, BC – All obstetrician-gynecologists at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) in Kamloops, B.C., have jointly announced their resignations from the hospital, leaving some expectant parents worried for the future. The […]
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INITIO Medical moves ahead on Theranostics
VANCOUVER – INITIO Medical has been recognized by The International Centers for Precision Oncology Foundation (ICPO) as the first ICPO Theranostics Clinical Center of Excellence in Canada and North America. […]
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Report into AHS contracts finds conflicts widely known
EDMONTON – A report into allegations of corruption in Alberta Health Services contracts says it was widely known two employees were in conflicts of interest, but no steps were taken […]
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McGill’s SuPER centre wins Prix Hippocrate
MONTREAL – The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (The Institute) is proud to announce that the Surgical Performance Enhancement and Robotics (SuPER) Centre has received the 2025 […]
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$1M donation to HSC will pay for new surgical tech
WINNIPEG – The Health Sciences Centre Foundation says a new $1-million donation from Winnipeg-based insurance company Canada Life will help pay for cutting-edge surgical technology and tools, leading to lower […]
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Radiologists call for investment in DI
OTTAWA – Canada’s chronic underinvestment in diagnostic imaging is taking a significant economic toll, costing the country $64 billion annually in lost GDP and forcing patients to wait up to […]
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