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Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 6h

Built on three key pillars, @ottawahospital.on.ca’s Dementia Decoded initiative is transforming acute care for patients with dementia, enhancing safety and support for patients, caregivers, and staff: www.oha.com/news/tra...

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Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 8h

Through the LTC+ program, @wchospital.bsky.social is helping long-term care residents get the right care they need and reducing unnecessary emergency transfers. Learn how they’re redefining care beyond hospital walls: www.oha.com/news/red...

Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 10h

Collaboration and continuous learning are shaping the future of older adult care at @qchottawa.bsky.social. Over 250 staff took part in Geriatric Interdisciplinary Skills Day to help enhance safety and quality of care for older adults across the hospital. Learn more: www.oha.com/news/adv...

Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 12h

Ontario hospitals are efficient, but rising Alternate Level of Care volumes show a system under strain. Lasting solutions need new funding models, better home and community care & long-term capacity planning across the health system: www.oha.com/efficiency

#HeretoCare

Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 1d

At Bruyère Health Village, older adults can live independently while staying connected to the care and community supports they need. Learn how the model supports healthy aging and helps reduce pressure on the health system: www.oha.com/news/red...

Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 1d

Working with community partners, Partners Community Health is designing integrated care models that help older adults access care closer to home and improve quality of life while easing hospital pressures. Read more: www.oha.com/news/par...

Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 1d

Too many trauma patients never make it to the hospital in time. At St. Michael’s Hospital, a proposed model could pair doctors with paramedics to bring trauma care to the scene, delivering life-saving treatment up to 30 mins faster. Read more: www.thestar.com/news... @unityhealthto.bsky.social

Too many trauma patients die before they reach the hospital. These Toronto doctors have an idea that would ‘shake up the system’

For a few critically injured patients, the urgent interventions those patients need can only be done at a trauma centre. Can a new model help?

www.thestar.com

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Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 1d

A joint study by @lhsccanada.bsky.social @uhn.ca and @stjosephslondon.bsky.social has found a new imaging scan can more effectively detect the recurrence of prostate cancer compared to standard imaging methods and is linked to improved survival rates.

Read more:
www.thespec.com/news/canada/...

London researchers’ work helps improve prostate cancer treatment

A multi-centre study whose leads include London-based researchers has found a new imaging solution that can more effectively detect the recurrence of prostate cancer and is linked to improved survival

www.thespec.com

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Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 1d

At @uhn.ca’s Dunn House, 51 people who were once homeless now have housing & care, leading to 79% fewer hospital stays & $1.66M in cost savings for hospitals. Investing in the social determinants of health, like housing, is both compassionate and smart:

Toronto hospital housing model 'a gift' to residents as ER visits reduced by half

TORONTO - Every time Jason Miles walked out of prison, he would be bigger, stronger and meaner.

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca

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Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 2d

In a Canadian first, @uhn.ca successfully transplanted a heart that had stopped beating. It’s a medical breakthrough that could grow the donor pool by 30% and give new hope to patients waiting for a heart transplant. Read the article: toronto.citynews.ca/2025/10/11/c...

Canada's first non-beating heart transplant could lead to shorter wait lists: UHN

A Toronto hospital says it transplanted a heart that stopped beating last month in a Canadian first that has the potential to substantially shorten the long wait for a donor.

toronto.citynews.ca

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Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 2d

After losing his ability to walk, writer and filmmaker Jason Gray rebuilt his life through rehab. Rehab-CCC hospitals help people regain independence: www.oha.com/news/str...

Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 2d

As our population ages and communities grow, Ontario hospitals are delivering exceptional care, despite challenges. Learn how they’re working to secure better health outcomes for today and the future: www.oha.com/efficiency

#HeretoCare

Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 6d

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we recognize that mental health is an essential part of our health. By reducing stigma around mental illness and encouraging open communication, we create a foundation for healthier, more connected lives.

CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · 6d

#WorldMentalHealthDay is a reminder to all that our #mentalhealth matters just as much as our physical health. If you need help, know that there is support available.

#MentalHealthIsHealth #MIAW2025

Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 6d

Earlier this week, the OHA released a statement on the importance of strong and independent hospital board governance.

Read the full statement:
www.oha.com/Bulletins/Me...

Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 6d

Ontario hospital efficiency leads Canada in:

☑️ Second lowest hospitalization rate
☑️ Shortest acute care stays

Learn how Ontario hospitals are doing more with less while maintaining high standards of patient care: www.oha.com/efficiency

#HeretoCare

Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 6d

To support our aging population, Ontario hospitals are working together to strengthen care for older adults, enhance patient safety, and bolster confidence in Ontarians that hospitals are here to care. Learn more: www.oha.com/news/ont...

Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 6d

In recognition of National Seniors’ Day, our latest issue Health System News highlights how Ontario hospitals are enhancing care experiences, improving safety, and achieving better outcomes for older adults.

Read how hospitals are transforming care to support healthy aging: www.oha.com/news

Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 7d

Southlake Health is one of a dozen hospitals in Ontario to use a robotic surgical assistant to bring added precision to knee replacement surgery, supporting surgeons and benefiting surgical outcomes.

Read more:
www.bradfordtoday.ca/local-news/s...

Southlake among first dozen Ontario hospitals to use robot assistant for knee surgery

Hospital 'begins its robotic journey' with Zimmer Biomet’s ROSA Knee System, which uses advanced robotic technology to support surgeons during knee replacement surgery

www.bradfordtoday.ca

Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 7d

@sunnybrookhsc.bsky.social is setting a new standard for detecting and treating heart rhythm disorders across Canada, an example of how artificial intelligence can lead to breakthroughs in patient care.

Read more:
hospitalnews.com/sunnybrook-f...

Sunnybrook first in Canada to implant Biotronik heart monitoring device with artificial intelligence capabilities

Discover the benefits of the Biotronik heart monitoring device: accurate detection of arrhythmias and prevention of severe outcomes.

hospitalnews.com

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Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 7d

“We have a multitude of funding models that were introduced many years ago, they remain valuable, but have not been updated to reflect how much things cost.”

Watch the full OHA interview with @globalnews.ca:
globalnews.ca/video/114702...

Ontario hospitals say they need $1B in funding from province | Watch News Videos Online

Watch Ontario hospitals say they need $1B in funding from province Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 8d

“We’re at a point now where in addition to creating stability for the short term, we need to think about what our longer term opportunities are to create a system that’s going to be sustainable for the future needs of Ontarians.”

Watch the OHA interview:

toronto.citynews.ca/video/2025/1...

Ontario hospitals ask for $1B to address deficit

Ontario hospitals say they need $1.1 billion dollars to keep up with the growth in population and inflation at it struggles to address a deficit.

toronto.citynews.ca

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Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 8d

“We have continued to look for efficiencies over the years and in fact are the most efficient province with respect to hospitals...things like carefully managing admissions, thinking about how do we use innovations... these can only get us so far.”

Read more:
www.thestar.com/politics/ont...

Ontario hospitals say they have $1 billion in funding needs

The government is set to deliver its fall economic statement, a mini budget of sorts, in the coming weeks.

www.thestar.com

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Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 8d

At Toronto’s Dunn House, led by @uhn.ca and partners, residents who were once frequent ER visitors have seen a 52% drop in emergency visits, saving local hospitals $1.66M. Learn more about population health & the social determinants of health: www.oha.com/news/populat...

University Health Network @uhn.ca · 13d

The 48 residents of Canada's first social medicine housing project previously accounted for 1,837 emergency department visits in one year. Since moving into Dunn House, they've cut ED visits by 52%, reducing lengths of stay and hospital costs.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4pYrBSC

Toronto hospital housing model 'a gift' to residents as ER visits reduced by half

TORONTO - Every time Jason Miles walked out of prison, he would be bigger, stronger and meaner.

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Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 10d

We thank Minister Sylvia Jones and Minister George Pirie for the province’s commitment to building a new emergency department at Timmins and District Hospital. The new and expanded ED will make care more convenient and accessible in northern Ontario as health care demands increase.

Ontario Hospital Association @onthospitalassn.bsky.social · 10d

After a stroke, Linda walked again & played with her grandkids thanks to Rehab-CCC. Her story shows how rehab helps people rebuild lives & strengthens care: www.oha.com/news/put...

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