Technology

Many Canadian physicians are using electronic medical records (EMRs) to accomplish much more than basic functions such as recording patient notes.

OTTAWA | Now that electronic health records (EHR) are on their way to most communities across the country, Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) is planning to find and promote other technological advances that will improve the health of Canadians.

Canada Health Infoway has announced the five winners of the ImagineNation Ideas Challenge, which asked Canadians how they would improve health and healthcare through innovation in information and communications technologies.

This fall, Toronto’s Ryerson University will launch a new certificate program designed for health or information technology professionals who want to move into the field of health informatics.

Canada Health Infoway defends new certification program

EDMONTON | Albertans are getting timely, life-saving stroke care thanks to videoconferencing technology that allows specialists in Edmonton or Calgary to quickly see, speak with, analyze and direct treatment to stroke patients, wherever they live in the province.