UK plans to deploy AI nationally for patient safety
LONDON, UK – The NHS intends to use AI to analyze hospital data and sound the alarm on potential patient safety scandals early, in what will be a world-first. Patterns […]
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E-referrals software reaches clinicians and social services
WHITEHORSE, YK – A made-in-Yukon e-referrals solution that connects to both clinicians and social services will soon be rolled out at the Whitehorse walk-in clinic. Chirag Jadhwani (pictured) led the […]
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Synaptive acquired by consortium in restructuring
TORONTO – Synaptive Medical, a global medical technology innovator, has announced the successful completion of a strategic restructuring and the closing of a significant new private investment. This milestone marks […]
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MUHC inaugurates centre for surgical AI and robotics
MONTREAL – The McGill University Health Centre has launched SuPER – the Surgical Performance Enhancement and Robotics Centre at the Montreal General Hospital. Its mission is to lead the way […]
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UHN tests whether smartwatches can predict heart-failure outcomes
Researchers at Toronto’s University Health Network are midway through a groundbreaking study that is evaluating whether heart-failure patients can use Apple Watches instead of a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) – […]
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AI scribe Vendor of Record (VOR) program created for Ontario doctors
TORONTO – Supply Ontario has established a new Vendor of Record (VOR) arrangement for Artificial Intelligence solutions – AI Scribe. This arrangement includes multiple vendors who have been pre-qualified through […]
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Mobility start-ups work with MaRS and Toyota to fuel their expansion
TORONTO – Start-ups in the healthcare sector often find that no company is an island – it takes partnerships and collaboration to launch and grow. That’s been the experience of […]
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Thank you, Steve: Digital Health Canada celebrates its 50th anniversary
“We are all part of one of the most complex of industries – the delivery of healthcare. To facilitate the objectives of COACH it is not only necessary to recognize […]
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BC Cancer rolls out photon-counting CT scanner, a leap in technology
VANCOUVER – People in the province with cancer now have access to Canada’s most advanced CT scanner. The new scanner, installed and operational at BC Cancer – Vancouver, uses leading-edge […]
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Ontario invests $235M in primary care teams
TORONTO — The Ontario government has announced a $235 million investment to support over 130 new and expanded primary care teams that will connect 300,000 people to primary care this […]
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Virtual care for kids rolls out in Saskatchewan
SASKATOON — A new virtual care program is aiming to improve access to specialized pediatric care for critically ill children in Saskatchewan. The initiative uses Teladoc remote presence technology to […]
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AI-based brain projects receive $7.7 million
TORONTO — Brain Canada is pleased to announce an investment of more than $7.7 million to support two innovative research platforms based in Ontario that will drive forward brain health […]
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U of A named top AI university in Canada
EDMONTON — Measuring both research strength and academic reputation, the U.S. News 2025-2026 Best Global Universities Rankings place the University of Alberta first in Canada and 53rd in the world […]
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Ottawa researchers find better way to image the heart
OTTAWA – A new way to image the heart is making it easier to detect coronary artery disease – and the research behind it has earned international recognition for an […]
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Alberta to move to hospital-based leadership
EDMONTON — In a video posted to X, premier Danielle Smith (pictured) announced the government’s latest plans for healthcare reshuffling, which includes eliminating all five Alberta Health Services (AHS) zones […]
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New CEO appointed at Ross Memorial Hospital
LINDSAY, Ont. — Ross Memorial Hospital’s board of directors has approved the appointment of Veronica Nelson (pictured) as the hospital’s next president and CEO. Veronica will begin in the role […]
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UHN devises AI chatbot for breast cancer patients
TORONTO — People living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) — an advanced form of breast cancer where cancer has spread to other parts of the body — often face ongoing […]
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Niagara Health to deploy top-flight CT scanners
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – Niagara Health is undertaking a transformative upgrade to its CT scanner fleet, bringing the most advanced diagnostic imaging equipment currently available in Canada to its hospital […]
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BC extends cost-reduction search to regional authorities
VICTORIA – The BC government is expanding its cost-cutting review to include regional health authorities as it focuses on minimizing unnecessary administrative spending. Ideas include more shared services for procurement […]
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Osler uses Sectra’s AI service to enhance patient care
BRAMPTON, Ont. – William Osler Health System is leveraging AI through Sectra’s AI service, Sectra Amplifier Service. The collaboration enables Osler to seamlessly integrate selected AI applications into their clinical […]
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