TORONTO and BRAMPTON, Ont. – A new partnership between U of T Engineering’s Centre for Healthcare Engineering and the William Osler Health System will focus on how human factors research […]

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TORONTO – Dr. Yenge Diambomba (pictured) has been appointed as inaugural Chief Medical Informatics Officer for Sinai Health. As CMIO, Dr. Diambomba will provide leadership in the ongoing improvement and […]

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YORKTON, Sask. – A Saskatchewan registered nurse at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre was caught snooping through the personal health records of 70 people on 210 occasions, the privacy commissioner […]

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KITCHENER, Ont. – Like many hospitals across Ontario, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN pronounced wren) faces emergency department (ED) wait time challenges. In partnership with the University of Waterloo, WRHN […]

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TORONTO – The Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital board of directors, announced that after more than a decade of outstanding leadership, Julia Hanigsberg (pictured) will be retiring from her role […]

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MONTREAL – Former Liberal leadership candidate Frank Baylis, one of Canada’s most successful health sciences entrepreneurs, has co-led a $43-million investment into an innovative Montreal heart pump maker through his […]

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KINGSTON, Ont. – Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is setting new benchmarks in brain tumor care with its groundbreaking Integrative Brain Tumor Program (IBTP), developed under the leadership of Dr. […]

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LONDON, Ont. – In partnership with libraries in London and Middlesex County, the Virtual Care Program of London’s hospitals is opening doors to virtual care through a free educational workshop […]

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EDMONTON — Alberta’s premier, Danielle Smith (pictured), announced that a new “activity-based” model is on the way, to be implemented for some surgeries in 2026. The model ties public funding […]

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WINNIPEG — Among the issues that led to patient deaths, according to critical incident reports from the first nine months of 2024, were bed rail entrapment, delays in receiving medical […]

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TORONTO – To position Canada as the ultimate destination for the brightest minds in medical research, and to build a stronger economy, University Health Network (UHN) is unveiling the ambitious […]

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WASHINGTON, DC – Trump administration scientific research budget cuts appear to have prompted three-fourths of polled scientists to say they’re considering leaving the United States for Europe or Canada. The […]

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VANCOUVER – The University of British Columbia officially opened the doors to the Gordon B. Shrum Building, the new home for the School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME). As Canada’s first […]

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EDMONTON – Researchers at the University of Alberta are developing Batman-inspired ‘smart-wear’ that can change its stiffness and shape. The clothing is designed to help individuals recover from injuries quicker, […]

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WINNIPEG – A mobile MRI promised for northern Manitoba will be ready to roll in May, health minister Uzoma Asagwara (pictured) says. This year’s provincial budget included $3 million to […]

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ESTEVAN, Sask. – St. Joseph’s Hospital – Estevan is pleased to announce the purchase agreements for a new MRI system and construction project. Purchase orders were issued to Siemens Healthcare […]

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TORONTO – The Canadian Medical Equipment Protection Plan (CMEPP) is embarking on a new program that promises to have a dramatic impact on the way hospitals manage their equipment maintenance […]

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GUELPH, Ont. – Guelph General will be working with Western Medical Canada Inc. to design and build the diagnostic imaging space and other services for ambulatory patients at its new […]

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RICHMOND HILL, Ont. – Mackenzie Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary-Agnes Wilson (pictured) as its interim president and CEO. Mary-Agnes brings a wealth of experience to this […]

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TORONTO – Unity Health Toronto is pleased to announce the appointment of Altaf Stationwala (pictured) as the new president and CEO, effective July 1. A highly respected leader in Ontario’s […]

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