Sault physicians sold on ePrescribing
“We have an agreement between the colleges to allow the pilot to continue until such time as the project can be evaluated and legislation can be written to allow it.... Read more »
View ArticleSault Ste. Marie MD recognized for contributions
Dr. Dominic Tang received the 2010 Hutchinson Award in recognition of his contributions to health care in Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma. Presenting the award is Joy Haley, chair of... Read more »
View ArticleClinical trial for diabetic foot surgery
Timothy J. Best MD, MSc, FRCSC, assistant professor of surgery, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, clinical director of otolaryngology and plastic surgery, Sault Area Hospital, examines a patient’s...
View ArticleA distinct, distributed community of interest
Great accomplishments have their origins in the enterprising spirit of men and women who tirelessly pursue dreams that others might dismiss as unrealistic and impractical. Who would have thought 20......
View ArticleNortheast rolls out Physician Office Integration
Hospital discharge reports being sent electronically to physician EMRs Family physicians across northeastern Ontario who are used to waiting weeks for hard copy hospital discharge reports and spending...
View ArticleMinistry shakes up physiotherapy
New funding arrangement breaks “monopoly” The jury is still out on the impact of changes to the delivery of physiotherapy services that were announced by Health and Long-Term Care Minister... Read more »
View ArticleNew ORs, leading-edge equipment attract docs to Sault Ste. Marie
Innovative procedures improve patient care Dr. Joseph A. Reich, stands in one of the new, brightly lit operating rooms at Sault Area Hospital. As medical director of the surgical program,... Read more »
View ArticleTwo new primary care leads appointed for Algoma District
Dr. David Fera and Dr. Jodie Stewart are the North East Local Health Integration Network’s new primary care co-leads for the Algoma hub area. The two physicians will work together... Read more »
View ArticleFull circle from charter class student to NOSM prof
Sault Ste. Marie pediatrician reflects on 10-year journey Ten years ago, excitement and trepidation accompanied Dr. Jonathan Della Vedova on his first day of medical school at the Northern Ontario......
View ArticleNorthern Ontario rolls out the red carpet
Safe, livable communities on the doorstep of an outdoor paradise, modern state-of-the art hospitals, challenging practice opportunities, and the option to teach and do research Northern Ontario is...
View ArticleGroup Health Centre launches patient portal
The Group Health Centre in Sault Ste. Marie has launched a patient portal that allows patients to communicate with their health team, book appointments and access lab results. A six-month... Read more »
View ArticleSault Ste. Marie launches Health Link
Guided care nurses serve as eyes and ears of primary care providers Sault Ste. Marie is well on its way toward transforming how care is delivered to the city’s most... Read more »
View ArticleNorthwest Health Alliance welcomes new executive director
David Murray has been appointed executive director of the Northwest Health Alliance (NWHA). Murray brings considerable experience to his new role having spent the majority of his career in health......
View ArticleSSM Group Health Centre eyes new digs
The Group Health Centre in Sault Ste. Marie hopes to announce plans for a new home in late spring 2017. “This is still at the feasibility stage and at the... Read more »
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