Ontario Celebrates Innovations In Health Care

 
 

November 18, 2009 12:00 PM

McGuinty Government Presents Awards For Delivering Better Patient Care

Ontario recognized six health care organizations from across the province for their innovations in health care.

The winners were announced at the Celebrating Innovations in Health Care Expo, held Nov. 18 in Toronto. Presented by HealthAchieve (the annual conference of the Ontario Hospital Association) in partnership with the province, the following six organizations were recognized with an Innovation Award at the Expo:

  • St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto
    My Baby and Me: Infant Passport for Young Pregnant Homeless Women
  • Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO)
    Strategies to Support Long-Term Care Staff in the Uptake of Best Practices
  • St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto
    Getting Results through Collaboration in Action
  • VON Canada
    Caregiver-Connect.ca: An Innovative Approach to Service for Family Caregivers
  • Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto
    Innovation in Real-Time Reporting of Utilization and Performance in the Emergency Department
  • Rouge Valley Health System
    Neonatal and Paediatric Orientation Program Designed for the New Graduate

QUICK FACTS

 
  • More than 200 exhibitors will reflect six themes that are helping to make a difference.
  • The first Celebrating Innovations in Health Care Expo was held in 2006.

CONTACTS

  • For public inquiries call ServiceOntario, INFOline
    1-866-532-3161
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  • Media Line
    Toll-free: 1-888-414-4774
    GTA: 416-314-6197
    media@nullmoh.gov.on.ca
  • Tori Gass
    Communications Branch
    416-314-6197
    media@nullmoh.gov.on.ca
  • Zita Astravas
    Minister's Office
    416-327-9728



Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
ontario.ca/health


 

"We're going to build a sustainable health care system through innovation. That's why I'm thrilled to be able to honour some of the most cutting-edge health care projects in the province today. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners."

 – Deb Matthews
Minister of Health and Long-Term Care

 
 
 
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