At IWK Health, we are pioneering a new era in healthcare as Canada’s Maritime hub for Precision Medicine.
Putting People at the Centre
The people we serve are helping shape the future of healthcare. By listening to patients, families, advocacy groups and diverse voices, we’re working to create care that reflects what matters most to each individual.
Advancing Data Governance and Technology
IWK Health is using data, technology and partnerships to help shape the future of precision medicine. Our goal is to use information in new ways to better understand health and improve care for children, youth and families.
Building a Foundation for Data-Driven Healthcare
We are developing CHILD-NET, a secure health data platform that will bring information from different sources together. This will help researchers and healthcare professionals better understand each patient’s unique health needs.
Turning Data into Actionable Insights
By bringing together information such as medical history and genetic data, we can identify patterns and insights that may help healthcare teams make more informed decisions about care and treatment.
Collaborating with Global Partners
Precision medicine depends on collaboration. We work with partners in Canada and around the world to share knowledge, expertise and technology, helping advance what is possible in healthcare.
Boosting Research
CHILD-NET will strengthen research at IWK Health by making it easier to use health data responsibly in research. Through initiatives such as Genome Canada’s All for One project and other collaborations, we are contributing to research that could improve care for patients across Canada.
Building for the Future
We plan to continue expanding CHILD-NET by bringing together more information from across IWK Health, including integration with OPOR (One Person One Record). This will help create a more complete picture of each patient’s health and support more personalized care.
Bridging Research and Clinical Care
We are working to bring discoveries from research into everyday healthcare. By connecting researchers and clinical teams, we can help ensure promising advances in precision medicine have a path from the lab to the patient.
Co-Designing with the Community
The people we serve are at the heart of our approach. We are engaging patients, families and communities in developing precision medicine solutions that are inclusive, responsive and reflect the needs and experiences of those we serve.
Fostering Industry Collaboration
Partnerships with industry help us explore new ideas, technologies and approaches to healthcare. By working together, we can accelerate innovation and explore new possibilities for precision medicine.
Investing in the Future
IWK Health is investing in advanced diagnostics and other technologies that can help us better understand each patient’s unique health needs. This work is helping lay the foundation for a future where care can be increasingly tailored to the individual.
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