Health Sciences North Research Institute received over $400,000 to implement new advancements in clinical care from the Northern Ontario Academic Medicine Association. Implementation of Dr. Janet McElhaney’s 48/5 initiative in surgical units, texting teens with cystic fibrosis for appointment reminders, and treatments for Parkinson’s disease, are only 3 of the 9 projects that will move forward thanks to this generous support.
The NOAMA Clinical Innovation Opportunity Fund will support physicians’ leading clinical research projects, and help develop and implement enhancements to patient care. This fund targets clinical research that will positively affect the delivery of community care.
The funding provided by NOAMA gives the research institute an opportunity for collaboration with the clinical staff at Health Sciences North. Officials say it’s an opportunity to address health care challenges for patients in Northern Ontario by bringing together researchers, and regional partners.