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Working toward achieving the Quintuple Aim using holistic patient data

A new demonstration study from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) combined patient-reported survey data with clinical outcomes and costing data on hip and knee replacements for the first time. The report determined that there were statistically significant correlations between patient reported experience...

AI-powered algorithm brings more accuracy to hospital discharge predictions

Accurately predicting when a patient will be ready to go home is at the centre of every effective discharge plan ensuring patients have a smooth transition from hospital to home.  Getting this timing right allows the patient’s family or care partners to prepare for their...

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Navigating mental health with technology

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a sharp rise in eating disorders, particularly among youth. Demand...

Building robot brains How one KITE scientist is changing the way robots think. Literally.

It’s morning, and an older woman who is recovering from a stroke sits at...

Health care hackathon rapidly spreads and scales Stop the Pop

Mindy Kim and Jessica Cheng knew there was a problem, and it was their...

A North American first: Southlake Health celebrates 1,000th sutureless heart valve surgery

Only six healthcare organizations worldwide have reached this milestone in cardiac care Southlake Health has...

From roots to research in advancing burn care and treatment

Fadi Khalaf was a toddler living in Iraq with his family when U.S. forces...

Creating space for leadership development and mentorship conversations

In today’s fast-paced world, where meetings are often back-to-back and priorities seem endless, it...

Code Orange: How SickKids plans for the unimaginable with simulation

In a Code Orange – disaster activation, SickKids staff must mobilize and collaborate seamlessly...

Advancing patient care through clinical education at Humber River Health

A foundational aspect of delivering innovative, safe and equitable care lies in empowering hospital...

Trauma Career Bootcamp allows students to explore health-care careers

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Early intervention training for health professionals transforms care for children with cerebral palsy

Andrea Clelland leans forward, intently watching a baby move in a video clip. Subtle...

Simulation training prepares the Ottawa Hospital staff for real emergencies

The goal here is to be better 10 minutes from now than we were...

Innovative medical simulation program inspires the next generation of health-care professionals

The Canadian Surgical Technologies and Advanced Robotics (CSTAR) team at London Health Sciences Centre...

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Working toward achieving the Quintuple Aim using holistic patient data

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