Category: hospital & health care

Emerging Health Leaders – Vancouver is a local branch of a not-for-profit organization founded in 2006. It focuses on enhancing the leadership skills of early-career professionals in the Canadian health sector. With active nodes in several cities, including Edmonton, Calgary, Hamilton, and Toronto, EHL connects new health professionals across the country.

The organization supports health professionals at various career stages by providing access to networking, mentorship, and educational opportunities. EHL hosts networking events, mentorship programs, and educational seminars, fostering dialogue on national health issues. It collaborates with the Canadian College of Health Leaders to strengthen healthcare leadership in Canada and create a community of aspiring health leaders.

Emerging Health Leaders primarily serves young and emerging health professionals, as well as health employers in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Members benefit from a national network, leadership development programs, and opportunities for knowledge exchange on health leadership challenges.

Tia Health is a women-focused healthcare company that integrates physical, reproductive, and mental health services. Founded by CEO Carolyn Witte, Tia operates both virtual and in-person clinics, emphasizing patient-centered care coordination. The company collaborates with major health systems like CommonSpirit Health and UCSF Health to enhance its network of clinically integrated clinics.

Tia offers a hybrid care model that combines telehealth with in-person services, catering to women aged 18 to 80. Patients can access multidisciplinary providers, including primary care physicians, gynecologists, and mental health specialists, all through a single platform. The company also focuses on mental health, providing clinical services, prevention tools, and wellness offerings such as acupuncture and group therapy. Tia’s mission is to empower patients in their healthcare decisions while promoting the interconnectedness of physical and mental health.

CoHealth is a digital health company based in Toronto, Ontario, founded in 2015. The company operates a mobile platform that enhances healthcare delivery by supporting patients and caregivers throughout their care journey. CoHealth aims to empower patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers to make informed decisions focused on quality, patient-oriented care.

The platform consolidates important healthcare information, allowing healthcare providers to create customized care pathways tailored to individual patient needs. Key features include medication reminders, health monitoring tools, and access to educational content from health-related organizations. CoHealth serves a wide range of healthcare providers across Canada and the United States, including primary, acute, and home care sectors, and collaborates with medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies to expand its services.

Neurofit is a digital therapy platform dedicated to enhancing neurological rehabilitation. It focuses on making therapy more accessible and engaging through gamified activities and real-time feedback. The platform aims to improve brain health and overall wellness by providing immersive experiences for patients.

The primary offerings include Neurofit VR, which delivers virtual reality-based rehabilitation, and Neurofit Web, accessible via web browsers for convenience. The platform features interactive therapy programs tailored for various conditions, including stroke recovery and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Neurofit showcases success stories from individuals who have benefited from its services, highlighting the positive impact on their therapy goals and independence.

Neurofit has gained recognition as a finalist in the AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge 2020 and has participated in initiatives like the ONtrepreneurs Program by the Ontario Brain Institute.

Careteam Technologies is a Canadian healthcare technology company founded in 2017 by a team of physicians, health technology leaders, and entrepreneurs. The company focuses on improving healthcare delivery by connecting patients, families, clinicians, and organizations through its AI-enabled platform. Careteam aims to create coordinated, patient-centered care that addresses the challenges of healthcare fragmentation.

The company offers a secure, cloud-based platform that features AI-driven personalization to enhance patient outcomes and streamline clinician workflows. It supports team-based care pathways for managing chronic conditions, remote patient monitoring with secure communication tools, and data analytics for continuous improvement. Careteam’s platform integrates with electronic health records and third-party devices, ensuring a seamless experience for users.

Careteam serves healthcare organizations, specialized care programs, and community care providers, as well as pharmaceutical companies and insurers. Their scalable SaaS model allows organizations to implement effective care strategies while adhering to compliance and security standards.

SenSights is fully managed Remote Patient Monitoring solutions address the three factors that contribute to the best possible patient outcomes for seniors living with chronic disease..

Data Driven Care – The only Remote Patient Monitoring solution to collect and synthesize physiological and behavioural data into actionable insights that reduce hospitalization.

Patient Engagement – Gamification and Social Network promotes program compliance.

Effortless Care – Leverages generative Ai and machine learning remove wasted time and unneeded complexity for patients and providers.

HumanisRx is an innovative health care company pioneering a new approach to health and wellness in Canada. HumanisRx supports health benefit providers, plan sponsors, insurers, and healthcare practitioners with a comprehensive suite of healthcare solutions designed to optimize health outcomes for Canadians.

Our proprietary Medication Therapy Management Program identifies and triages drug-related problems on a population level. Our team of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians work proactively with individual patients, their care providers, and community pharmacists to ensure effective treatment while reducing the risk of adverse events and drug interactions.

Our programs generate healthcare savings and reduce insurance risk by optimizing health.

HumanisRx is a leader in health care, driving innovation by pioneering the role of a pharmacist in the health sector.

Helen Ziegler and Associates, Inc. (HZA) is a recruitment agency that specializes in placing healthcare professionals in hospitals across the Arabian Peninsula, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. Founded in 1981 in Canada, HZA has developed a strong reputation for sourcing and placing candidates in various healthcare roles.

The company offers a comprehensive recruitment service that includes identifying, interviewing, assessing, and relocating healthcare professionals. HZA manages all licensing and visa costs, ensuring a smooth transition for candidates seeking employment in the Middle East. With over 40 years of experience, HZA has successfully placed more than 8,000 healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and support staff, from countries such as the United States, the UK, and Australia.

Préma-Québec’s mission is to improve the quality of life of premature children by helping their parents with educational, financial and psychological resources, according to their needs. THE only organization that supports both directly and indirectly parents of preemies. Each year, 8% of births occur prematurely in Quebec. Prema-Quebec was created in 2003 by parents of premature children. The organization is supported by all stakeholders working in neonatology as well as the two levels of Canadian government. Préma-Québec is permanently present in all neonatal intensive care units (NICU) in Quebec.

CARTaGENE is a public research platform associated with CHU Sainte-Justine in Montreal, Quebec. It aims to enhance health research by providing a comprehensive database of biological samples and health-related data from around 43,000 Quebec residents. The platform focuses on improving the understanding of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, by identifying their genetic and environmental causes.

CARTaGENE offers access to a biobank that includes biological samples like blood, serum, and urine, along with extensive health and lifestyle data. This resource supports researchers in studying chronic diseases through detailed health information and socio-demographic data. The platform encourages collaboration with the scientific community by inviting researchers to submit project proposals to utilize its dataset. CARTaGENE is funded by various organizations and is part of the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health initiative, which studies health outcomes across Canada.