MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - International medical imaging company Sectra will enable six of the Canadian ENHANCE Ontario’s (Enabling Healthcare Across Networks of Central East Ontario) member hospitals to consolidate their imaging across 13 hospital sites with its cloud-based enterprise imaging solution, Sectra One Cloud. The contract covers: Campbellford Memorial Hospital, Haliburton Highlands Health Services, Lakeridge Health,| Canadian Healthcare Technology
QUEBEC CITY – Lime Health announced the launch of Emilia, the first intelligent scribe designed specifically for patients. This new Canadian-developed technology securely records medical consultations and automatically generates simplified summaries using artificial intelligence. Emilia directly addresses a well-known challenge: patients often retain less than half of the information shared during medical visits. This can| Canadian Healthcare Technology
TORONTO - AlayaCare, a leading provider of cloud-based home and community care solutions, is proud to announce it has been selected as the vendor of record in a collaborative RFP process for 33 Community Support Service (CSS) agencies in the Champlain region of Ontario Health East. The collaborative RFP was led by CSS Shared Resources,| Canadian Healthcare Technology
ST. JOHN’S, NL - Granville Biomedical, a startup that launched in 2019, is now selling disruptive women’s health products into 28 countries around the world. It provides anatomically accurate, low-cost pelvic models that empower clinicians, educators and patients with products that promote health equity, evidence-based care, and inclusive design. The products fill a gap in| Canadian Healthcare Technology
LONDON, UK - An artificial intelligence tool designed to speed up the discharge of patients is being trialled at a hospital trust in London. The platform completes documents needed to send fit patients home, potentially saving hours of delays and freeing up beds. Wes Streeting (pictured), the health secretary, said the tech will enable doctors| Canadian Healthcare Technology
TORONTO - RPAutomation Inc., doing business as Cardiac Registry Support (CRS), a premier provider of cardiac registry services, has announced the successful acquisition of Lynne Thompson Consulting/Quality Health Data. The acquisition marks a significant expansion of its service portfolio and geographic reach to over 100 US hospitals and clinical research organizations. The strategic acquisition enables| Canadian Healthcare Technology
MONTREAL - A new medical device at the Jewish General Hospital, the first of its kind to be used in Canada, is boosting the safety of capturing images of the blood vessels of certain patients during vascular surgery. The technology, known as the Angiodroid, enables an x-ray technologist to inject a specific volume of carbon| Canadian Healthcare Technology
AJAX, Ont. - Lakeridge Health is testing a weapons detection system at the Emergency Department entrance at the Ajax Pickering Hospital this week, part of the organization’s efforts to maintain a “safe and respectful environment for patients, visitors and staff.” The week-long pilot program (Aug. 18-22) will see the Evolv Express System run through its| Canadian Healthcare Technology
SURREY, BC - Fraser Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Dermot Kelly (pictured) as the new president and chief executive officer of the organization. Mr. Kelly brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across British Columbia’s health system and a deep commitment to leading with purpose and compassion. His vision for Fraser| Canadian Healthcare Technology
WATERLOO and HAMILTON, Ont. – The National Institutes of Health Informatics and McMaster University Continuing Education are offering new micro-courses for healthcare professionals, beginning fall 2025. They are: “Data Strategy for Healthcare Organizations," "Leadership in Healthcare," "ROI Thinking in Healthcare," "Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare," and "Cybersecurity for Privacy Professionals." Data Strategy for Healthcare Organizations: Unlocking| Canadian Healthcare Technology
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 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are the current standard, but they are expensive, stationary and require special infrastructure,” says Dr. Atefeh Zarabadi, PhD (pictured), CEO| Canadian Healthcare Technology
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 scheme” involving procurement and he and others used funds they obtained to buy dozens of properties. The hospital has filed two civil lawsuits, one for| Canadian Healthcare Technology
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 engagement. The Stage 7 designation from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) means SickKids has fully implemented and effectively leveraged electronic medical records| Canadian Healthcare Technology
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 launch in the coming weeks and aims to use artificial intelligence to fundamentally change how consumers browse the web. It will give OpenAI more direct| Canadian Healthcare Technology
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 enables mature AgeTech innovations to be tested and evaluated in real-world settings across Canada with the aim of accelerating their commercialization. “AGE-WELL congratulates the teams| Canadian Healthcare Technology
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 for cancer care across Canada. The initiative, called Enhancing Liquid Biopsy Evaluation and Data Analytics for Personalized Medicine (ELEVATe-PM), will develop better ways to detect| Canadian Healthcare Technology
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, a cardiac surgeon at UHN’s Peter Munk Cardiac Centre where he holds the Melanie Munk Chair in Cardiovascular Surgery, has transformed the field and touched| Canadian Healthcare Technology
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 and Children, paving the way for construction to begin in Summer 2025. Following an open and competitive procurement process, ED+PCL Healthcare Partners has been awarded| Canadian Healthcare Technology
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, AI-driven, immersive digital therapy program for weight loss and obesity care. MYNDTX recently launched the Myndset program for clinician referrals to help create behavioral change| Canadian Healthcare Technology
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 Novari for total up-front consideration of $43.6 million, plus potential performance-based consideration. The purchase price paid at closing was composed of a cash payment of| Canadian Healthcare Technology
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 body’s organs. Introduced in January 2024, the new program offers front-line caregivers in emergency rooms new tools and training to help them determine when patients| Canadian Healthcare Technology
TORONTO – Canada Health Infoway has announced the launch of the 2025 Connected Care Innovation Grant. Infoway is investing in clinical leaders across Canada to advance grassroots clinical initiatives that drive innovation in digital health interoperability and strengthen Connected Care for patients and providers. Successful applicants can receive up to $40,000 per project. The 2025| Canadian Healthcare Technology
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – International medical imaging IT company Sectra announced that Guelph General Hospital will be the first in Canada to add Sectra’s digital pathology module to its current cloud service, Sectra One Cloud. This addition will provide pathologists with instant access to images and facilitate cross-departmental collaboration around patient cases. The service will enhance| Canadian Healthcare Technology
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 can help improve clinical practice, both in the Greater Toronto Area and around the world. The Academic Practice Partnership (APP) – the first of its| Canadian Healthcare Technology
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 Canada Leads 100 Challenge to recruit 100 world-leading, early-career scientists to Canada’s No. 1 hospital. As part of the strategy, UHN will focus on the| Canadian Healthcare Technology
TORONTO – A new report says Canada’s healthcare system has fallen behind international peers in access to care, equity and wait times, outperforming only the United States. The not-for-profit think tank C.D. Howe Institute says Canada ranks ninth out of 10 countries evaluated, including the Netherlands and United Kingdom, who were top performers. In “Troubling| Canadian Healthcare Technology
TORONTO – Maple, a leading virtual healthcare platform, has released a new report revealing that 50 percent of Canadians delay seeking medical advice, even when faced with health concerns. Moreover, […]| Canadian Healthcare Technology
BRAMPTON, Ont. – William Osler Health System is thrilled to announce the new Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation (ORIHI). The new institute is set to drive cutting-edge healthcare advancements […]| Canadian Healthcare Technology
LONDON, Ont. – Deep Breathe, a leading Canadian medical AI company, has emerged as the winner of the prestigious 2024 xTechInternational competition, hosted by the US Army. This remarkable achievement […]| Canadian Healthcare Technology
VICTORIA, BC – People are receiving safe, timely acute care from their own homes through the newly expanded Hospital at Home (HaH) program at Cowichan District Hospital (CDH). HaH is […]| Canadian Healthcare Technology
AIRDRIE, AB – Alberta Health is currently exploring a proposed “campus” in the city of Airdrie that would see a “one-stop shop” built that aims to serve most healthcare needs […]| Canadian Healthcare Technology
KINGSTON and THUNDER BAY, Ont. – Novari Health has announced the implementation of its regional diagnostic-imaging central intake system across Northwestern Ontario. Working with Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre […]| Canadian Healthcare Technology
TORONTO – Toyota Canada announced a $500,000 donation to Providence Healthcare in Scarborough for the renovation of the Toyota Canada Motor Skills Clinic. The investment will support the modernization of […]| Canadian Healthcare Technology
TORONTO and FREDERICTON, NB – HEALWELL AI Inc., a healthcare technology company focused on AI and data science for preventative care, is pleased to announce that the Department of Health […]| Canadian Healthcare Technology
ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France – Withings, a pioneer of the digital health movement, has announced the Canadian availability of its ground-breaking smartwatches: ScanWatch Vitals and ScanWatch Healthmaster. These aptly named smartwatches provide […]| Canadian Healthcare Technology
VICTORIA, BC – Provincial laboratories are testing digital tools and innovative solutions to support more rapid diagnostic services to improve access to testing for people living with diseases, such as […]| Canadian Healthcare Technology