Technology

Southlake shows innovative cardiac surgery live over the Internet
This has reality TV beat. Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, Ont., is opening up its cardiac lab for a virtual first-hand look at innovative cardiac procedures. This means heart specialists worldwide can watch a leading-edge heart procedure via an Internet-based live broadcast produced by the hospital.
CARP offers Wizard online healthcare navigation tool to members
The CARP Health Wizard is a new benefit free to all CARP members, which offers healthcare information so users can proactively manage their treatment and recovery, or that of a loved one.

Facebook campaign supporting caregivers gets strong response

The Vote to Support Caregivers social media campaign launched by Bayshore Home Health in September has received an “overwhelming” response.
GE, Microsoft to launch joint venture for health system transformation

General Electric Co., through its healthcare IT business, and Microsoft Corp. have announced plans to create a joint venture aimed at helping healthcare organizations and professionals use real-time, system-wide intelligence to improve healthcare quality and the patient experience.
Nova Scotia chooses patient flow IT solution

Medworxx has been awarded a $1.8-million contract for its patient flow solution for the majority of acute-care beds in Nova Scotia.
Mayo Clinic honours Edmonton doctor engaged in eHealth projects

University of Alberta Hospital physician Dr. Ann Colbourne has been selected by the Mayo Clinic as the latest recipient of its Plummer Society Award for Excellence.
Journal club takes to Twitter
Remote weight-loss support an effective option

Telephone- and web-based coaching as successful as in-person help, study shows
Social media helping MDs, helping patients
Social media: Why are doctors missing the revolution?

Some physicians embrace tools such as Twitter, Facebook and Skype to interact with patients, but many are wary because of medico-legal issues and other uncertainties. Still, other early adopters say it’s time to take a leap and embrace technology for the opportunities to improve patient care

Southlake shows innovative cardiac surgery live over the Internet

CARP offers Wizard online healthcare navigation tool to members

Facebook campaign supporting caregivers gets strong response

GE, Microsoft to launch joint venture for health system transformation

Nova Scotia chooses patient flow IT solution

Mayo Clinic honours Edmonton doctor engaged in eHealth projects

Journal club takes to Twitter

Remote weight-loss support an effective option

Social media helping MDs, helping patients

Social media: Why are doctors missing the revolution?