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Research study makes heart screening faster, more accessible using AI

A new study from researchers at UHN unveils an AI model to analyze data from electrocardiograms (ECG) — quick, low-cost recordings of the heart’s electrical activity that are commonly used as an initial test for patients with cardiac symptoms. The model has been made publicly...

Training that saves lives: Using simulation to strengthen teams and patient care

Over the past three years, simulation activity at Providence has increased by 30 per cent, underscoring its growing importance across clinical teams. In 2024, more than 245 simulations were delivered, and by mid-2025, that number had already been exceeded. These sessions go beyond practice; they...
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Workforce stabilization, digital accountability, system integration and public trust will define the next phase of...

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Provinces need to make bold reforms in healthcare

The federal government’s pledge of $5 billion over three years in this year’s budget...

From passion to recognition: SHN named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is pleased to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s...

My first 100-Days as CEO and President

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Sunnybrook welcomes third cohort of work-integrated learning students

HN Summary • Sunnybrook welcomed its third cohort of Black students through York University’s Work-Integrated...

St. Michael’s Hospital endoscopy training program draws experts and students from around the world

HN Summary • Participants from around the world took part in North America’s oldest and...

Empowering Canada’s health leaders for the AI era: The Health AI Academy takes learning coast-to-coast

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Research study makes heart screening faster, more accessible using AI

A new study from researchers at UHN unveils an AI model to analyze data...

Training that saves lives: Using simulation to strengthen teams and patient care

Over the past three years, simulation activity at Providence has increased by 30 per...

A national leader in specialized training for nurse practitioners

HN Summary • Hamilton Health Sciences launched Canada’s first nurse practitioner fellowship in hematology, marking...

Patient-led research aims to help others cope with dialysis

Life-saving kidney failure treatment needs to come with mental health care too, study shows. It...