Medicine and technology enhances patient care

Technology continues to make its mark throughout all aspects of our lives – including healthcare.

At the Brant Community Healthcare System (Brantford General Hospital and The Willett Hospital in Paris) every department from diagnostic imaging to the pharmacy to patient procedures combines medicine with technology. So much, that a specialist in both medicine and technology is leading the way to enhance the patient’s experience by capitalizing on technology.

“ConnectMyHealth is a digital health solution that provides patients with an online, single access channel to view their health records,” says Dr. Dale Kalina, BCHS Chief Medical Information Officer. “We have received a very positive response since launching less than a year ago at the Brantford General Hospital and the Willett Hospital in Paris, and Norfolk General Hospital in Simcoe.”

To date, almost forty hospitals throughout southern Ontario are participating. And the number continues to grow. There is no charge and patients with a valid Ontario Health card can create an account by visiting www.ConnectMyHealth.ca

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