Ministry of Health Innovation Showcase: Celebrating Groundbreaking Health Innovations at Providence

Join us for the Ministry of Health Innovation Showcase on November 25th, an exclusive event where PHC will spotlight five high-impact innovation projects funded by the Ministry of Health.

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MOH Health Winning Teams

Join us for the Ministry of Health Innovation Showcase on November 25t, an exclusive event where PHC will spotlight five high-impact innovation projects funded by the Ministry of Health. This session will highlight cutting-edge solutions—ranging from AI-driven optimization of inpatient phlebotomy scheduling to new approaches in treating opioid use disorder and more.

Brought to you by Innovarium and presented by Ideas: Forward, this event celebrates PHC’s progress in health innovation. Don’t miss the chance to hear rapid-fire presentations on the projects from your colleagues, meet new faces, and gain valuable insights into the future of health care.

Why Attend  

  • Discover High-Impact Innovations: Learn about five key Ministry of Health-funded projects aimed at solving some of health care's most pressing challenges. 
    • Inpatient Phlebotomy Scheduling & Optimazation (IPHSO) - Dr. Mehdi Ghotboddini, Director, AI, Advanced Modelling & Optimization 
    • Rotation Optimization Automation (ROA) - Dr. Mehdi Ghotboddini 
    • Crossmatch Collection in Community for Outpatient Transfusion – Dr. Hayley Merkeley, Medical Director, Adult Red Cell Disorders Program 
    • Evaluating Emerging and Investigational Approaches to Opioid Use Disorder – Dr. Nadia Fairbairn, Clinician Scientist, BC Centre on Substance Use 
    • External Validation of Models to Predict Troponin Level and Myocardial Injury after Noncardiac Surgery: A Single-Centre Retrospective Cohort Study – Dr. Janny Xue Chen Ke, Anesthesiologist, Department of Anesthesiology 
  • Network and Collaborate: Connect with fellow health care professionals, innovators, and researchers. It’s a great opportunity to share ideas, find inspiration, and even set the stage for future collaborations. 
  • Be Inspired to Apply for 2025/26 Funding: Get inspired by this year’s projects and learn about opportunities to apply for Ministry of Health funding in 2025. 

Event Details 

  • Date: November 25, 2024 
  • Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Speakers) 
  • Networking: 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (In-person) 
  • Lunch: Provided (Free!) 

Reserve Your Spot Today!

 Whether you join us in person or virtually, this is a unique opportunity to dive into the latest health innovations and learn how you can be part of shaping the future of health care at PHC. 

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