Baycrest is home to a robust research and innovation network, including one of the world’s top research institutes in cognitive neuroscience, the Rotman Research Institute; the scientific headquarters of the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging, Canada’s largest national dementia research initiative; and the Baycrest-powered Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation, a solution accelerator focused on driving innovation in the aging and brain health sector. Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Baycrest provides excellent care for older adults combined with an extensive clinical training program for the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through these initiatives, Baycrest has remained at the forefront of the fight to defeat dementia as our organization works to create a world where every older adult enjoys a life of purpose, inspiration and fulfilment.
Its research leads to constant innovation in the services they provide with a focus on providing care that promotes independence. This work is enhanced by its Foundation that shares its story and raises funds with the support of its generous community.
With a dedicated staff of more than 3,000 physicians, clinicians, researchers, educators and support staff, CAMH offers outstanding clinical care to more than 34,000 patients each year. The organization conducts groundbreaking research, provides expert training to health care professionals and scientists, develops innovative health promotion and prevention strategies, and advocates on public policy issues at all levels of government. And through our Foundation, we're working to raise tens of millions of additional dollars to fund new programs and research and augment services.
The CHEO Research Institute is a world class organization dedicated to pediatric research. Over 300 researchers are appointed to the CHEO Research Institute. Each is dedicated to making discoveries to inspire the best life for every child and youth.
The CHEO Research Institute coordinates the research activities of CHEO and is affiliated with the University of Ottawa. Dedicated to the best life for every child and youth, CHEO is a global leader in pediatric health care and research.
To learn more, visit: www.cheoresearch.ca
With 665 beds and 15 clinical programs, GRH aims to deliver a world class experience for patients, families and team members, to partner to create a world class health system, and innovate and transform health care delivery.
We’re the only hospital in Ontario that cares for all ages, from pre-birth to end-of-life. We offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including cardiac and stroke care, cancer care, palliative care and pediatrics.
We are a world-renowned hospital for healthcare research. We focus daily on improving the quality of care for our patients through innovation and evidence-based practices.
As the largest employer in the Greater Hamilton region, we play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College.
HSN offers a variety of programs and services that meet many patient care needs, with leading regional programs in the areas of cardiac care, oncology, nephrology, trauma and rehabilitation.
JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. Its expanded campus, including the state-of-art Michael Lee-Chin & Family Patient Tower, features an Emergency Department, 293 funded inpatient beds, and 9 Operating Rooms.
JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team. JBH inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including their commitment to the health, safety and well-being of their people.
As one of the region’s largest employers, Kingston Health Sciences Centre is home to nearly 5,000 staff, more than 2,000 health-care learners and 1,000 volunteers who are committed to partnering with patients and families to continually provide high quality, compassionate care. Fully affiliated with Queen’s University, it is ranked as one of Canada’s top research hospitals.
As a teaching hospital, they attract some of the nation’s brightest learners to pursue their health care education, which helps to create the capacity to provide highly specialized services close to home. They train thousands of students every year and are home to hundreds of researchers whose curiosity drives them to make groundbreaking advancements in health care.
Their 489 physicians, 28 midwives, over 2,900 staff and over 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond.
Learn more: www.oakvalleyhealth.ca
For more than 90 years, it has delivered high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services to nearly 400,000 people in its primary catchment area. From welcoming a new life to facing the end-of-life, the hospital has continually renewed its commitment to the East Toronto community by adapting its programs and services to meet the evolving needs of the diverse population it serves.
MGH is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces diversity in the delivery of all its medical and support services. MGH’s goal is to create a space where everyone feels safe, accepted, and compassionately cared for.
At MGH, partnerships and collaboration are the backbone of its community. Together with community stakeholders, it is also committed to meeting the changing needs of the diverse populations it serves. The highly valued community, clinical, research and academic partnerships continue to help identify opportunities to enhance its programs and services, increase access to care, and improve patient and family experiences.
They believe that every person in their region deserves to live every day of their life in the best health possible. As a community-based academic centre, their focus on teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership propels them to continually improve care and make a difference in people’s lives.
Their team is made up of more than 7,300 employees, physicians and volunteers who we count on to deliver Extraordinary Caring. Their Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of the team’s commitment to the highest safety and quality standards.
They provide a full range of acute care hospital services to the 450,000 residents across the Niagara region, and are one of the few hospitals in Ontario that own and operate a long-term care facility.
NHH employs approximately more than 700 full- and part-time staff and relies on the additional support provided by physicians, midwives and volunteers. NHH is an active member of Ontario Health (East) - formerly the Central East Local Health Integration Network (Central East LHIN) - and the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland.
Their 489 physicians, 28 midwives, over 2,900 staff and over 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond.
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Our team of 3500 staff, 580 physicians, 780 volunteers, 950 students and 90 Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an enviroment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.
With an annual operating budget of over $450 million, we care for a rapidly growing and aging population and have developed an exciting plan for new facilities to serve our communities into the future. A member of the Southlake Community Ontario Health Team, we are working with our partners to deliver integrated care to northern York Region and southern Simcoe County.
St. Joseph’s is dedicated to helping people live to their fullest by minimizing the effects of injury, disease and disability, helping individuals to reclaim their health and independence. Through research and innovation, their compassionate care leads to new treatments that improve, extend and save lives.
To learn more, visit: www.sjhc.london.on.ca
With a dedicated staff of nearly 2,000 physicians, support staff and volunteers, St. Mary’s provides excellent, compassionate care to hundreds of thousands of patients and families every year through the core areas of clinical focus in:
• Cardiac Care (Regional Cardiac Centre)
• Respiratory Care (Level 1 Thoracic Surgery Centre)
• Outpatient (Day) Surgery
• General Medicine
• 24/7 Emergency Care
St. Mary’s has been a cornerstone in the community since 1924, providing patient-centred care in the tradition of the founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton.
Their team provides expert and compassionate care to patients from across Ontario, and delivers a wide range of sometimes unique education to thousands of learners each year. The Sunnybrook team also conducts research and implements innovations that are shaping the future of health care. Since their first patient in 1946, Sunnybrook has evolved and expanded into a network of integrated sites and campuses representing the full continuum of care, including pre-hospital, acute and post-acute, and key specialty services for the province.
Today, with 1.3 million patient visits each year, Sunnybrook is home to three campuses and the largest trauma centre in Canada. Sunnybrook's groundbreaking research changes the way patients are treated around the world. Over 200 Sunnybrook scientists and clinician-scientists conduct more than $100 million worth of breakthrough research each year.
The Ottawa Hospital also plays an active role in promoting and improving health within their community. The Ottawa Hospital collaborates with a wide range of partners to address the needs of the community and to build a strong, integrated system for regional health-care delivery.
In 2019, Toronto General Hospital was named among the world’s Top 10 Hospitals by Newsweek magazine. It was ranked first on Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals list for 2018, and have been consistently ranked at the top since the rankings began by Research Infosource Inc. in 2011.
The purpose of UHN : Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning.
West Park is building a new hospital and transforming its 27-acre site into an integrated campus of care, enabling the hospital to evolve its rehabilitative programs to meet Ontario’s future healthcare needs.
Today, WDMH is a hub site for cancer care, dialysis, and cataract surgery and offers specialty clinics with visiting specialists from Ottawa hospitals. They work with community partners to create a Centre of Excellence for Rural Health and Education. This ‘health hub’ coordinates services for patients in the hospital, residents in long-term care, and clients of community services.
The WDMH team is made up of committed staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they want to ensure that every patient experience is the best it can be. Quality improvement is an ongoing priority to continually find new and better ways of doing things.
WDMH is here to care for their patients with compassion – close to home! They continue to pursue excellence and value respect, accountability, innovation, and learning.
Women’s College Hospital is a world leader in health for women, health equity and health system solutions – a hospital designed to keep people out of the hospital. WCH is developing ground-breaking innovations that address issues related to population health, patient experience and system costs. It advocates for health equity because they know that a healthy society requires a level playing field where everyone has access to timely, high quality, efficient and compassionate care.
WCH has chosen an ambitious vision, to revolutionize healthcare for a healthier and more equitable world. And it is achieving this bold objective as a unified organization, together with their patients, caregivers, thought leaders and generous donors.
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OBIO’s® Early Adopter Health Network (EAHN™) is comprised of Ontario health organizations who believe that innovative health technologies are key to improving patient care, provider satisfaction and system efficiency.
EAHN™ members have a track record of successfully evaluating technologies in their organization and proudly act as showcase sites for the effective adoption of innovative, value producing technologies to global audiences.
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Healthcare organizations who partner with EAHN™ should:
- Leverage innovation to deliver the best possible care to patients.
- Practice value-based healthcare.
- Have clinical champions who are excited at the opportunity to evaluate the most transformative technologies in their fields.
If you are interested in joining EAHN™ to evaluate, adopt and showcase innovative, value-producing Canadian health technologies, please submit an expression of interest.