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CareNext Coalition

Enabling more personalized, convenient and accessible health-care experiences

The CareNext Coalition is a unique partnership between the Waterloo Regional Health Network (formerly Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital) and the University of Waterloo.  

The coalition brings together clinicians, researchers and entrepreneurs to create educational programming, to test drive technological advances and to create integrated health care systems that will reach people where they are.  

This work will enable more personalized, convenient and accessible health-care experiences achieved through cost-effective solutions that enhance efficiency and improve patient outcomes.  

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WRHN and Akinox Partner Through CAN Health Network

WRHN and Canadian digital health company Akinox are partnering through the CAN Health Network to deploy and evaluate an innovative digital solution designed to improve Emergency Department patient navigation, communication and follow-up coordination. 

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Advancing AI readiness in community care across Waterloo Region

Waterloo researchers and frontline health partners receive $250,000 from the Graham Seed Fund to guide responsible AI adoption in real-world care settings

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First VP Innovation and Chief Health Innovation Officer announced

Danina Kapetanovic will lead the recently announced CareNext Coalition partnership between the Hospitals and University

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