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Brian Simmers Shares Vision for AI in Health Care
When it comes to embracing artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, Providence Health Care (PHC) is leading the way with innovation, courage, and a clear vision for the future. This was evident as Brian Simmers, PHC’s Chief Financial Officer, VP of Health Informatics and PHC Ventures President, joined health care and technology leaders at the…
Read MoreHow IHID is Shaping the Future of Health Research—and Why It Matters
The future of transformative health research depends on the ability to access and connect vast amounts of data. For years, patient data has been siloed in different systems, making it difficult for researchers to get the full picture. But Integrated Health Informatics Datalab (IHID), developed through a key partnership with Genome British Columbia (Genome BC),…
Read MoreMaking Life-Saving Clinical Trials Accessible to Patients
MyTrials.ai receives milestone investment from Providence Health Care Ventures PHC Ventures is investing $100K in MyTrials.ai, a company founded by Dr. Zachary Laksman, an in-house entrepreneur and clinician with Providence Health Care, and three biomedical engineers; Omar Asaker, Tyler Connelly, and Kristian Isa. This partnership is built on a shared commitment to saving lives through…
Read MoreUsing AI to Address Alarm Fatigue
In hospitals, where timely responses are critical, the constant sound of alarms has become a pervasive issue. This ceaseless noise, known as alarm fatigue, erodes their ability to respond effectively, compromising both patient safety and clinician well-being. Medtronic is leading an initiative to address this challenge through the project ‘Beyond the Noise: Clinical Alarm Fatigue…
Read MoreHealth Data Innovation: How Providence Health Care Ventures is Helping Shaping Vancouver’s Economic Future
From breakthroughs in artificial intelligence to strategic initiatives fueling growth, the report offers an insightful look into how technology is shaping Vancouver’s future.
Read MoreRehabtronics Selected by Praxis Spinal Cord Institute to Launch Prelivia Pilot Program with Providence Health Care Ventures, Pioneering Innovative Solutions to Combat Pressure Injuries
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Rehabtronics, a leading innovator in neurostimulation technologies, is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the Praxis Spinal Cord Institute to conduct a usability and validation study for its groundbreaking pressure injury early intervention technology, Prelivia, at Providence Health Care. Recent statistics from the Canadian Institute for Health…
Read MoreInnovative Technology Developed and Distributed by PHC-lead Team Empowers Rural Physicians
Ultrasounds are key clinical tools used to diagnose many conditions, but access to traditional ultrasound scans is limited by machine availability and the ability analyze the results. Patients, particularly those in in rural or remote communities, can face long wait times or need to travel long distances to access these scans. Providence Health Care is…
Read MoreFluidAI Medical Teams Up with Medtronic for Remote Monitoring via DIGITAL’s Continuous Connected Patient Care Project
KITCHENER, ON, Sept. 14, 2023 /CNW/ – FluidAI Medical, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) startup and developer of the Stream™ Platform for post-surgical monitoring, has announced a strategic partnership with Medtronic Canada ULC, a prominent subsidiary of the global health care technology company, Medtronic PLC. Together, they are working to revolutionize Canadian health care through the Continuous Connected…
Read MoreGenome BC announces $1M in funding to support the advancement of medical research and patient care for British Columbians
NEWS RELEASE Vancouver, BC — Genome British Columbia (Genome BC) has announced $1M in funding to support four unique projects aimed at enabling discoveries to address unmet clinical health care needs through its Data Access, Integration and Analysis program. This funding will benefit the BC health system by allowing researchers to analyze genomic data in…
Read MoreBringing an entrepreneurial approach to finding health solutions
At first glance, the gap between start-up companies and BC’s publicly funded health care system might seem huge. Start-ups are typically led by entrepreneurs who are willing to take risks and move quickly to bring a new idea to the world. Given the complex nature of our health care system, change tends to happen more…
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