Heather Ross
SLFNHA, SLMHC, and UHN announce landmark partnership to strengthen cardiovascular care in Northwestern Ontario
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA), Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC), and University Health Network (UHN) are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that formalizes a collaborative partnership to enhance cardiovascular care for First Nations communities in the Sioux Lookout region. "This means earlier diagnosis, better managed heart failure, and a meaningful and ongoing relationship with First Nations peoples, SLFNHA, SLMHC, and providers in the region." Says Dr. Heather Ross of TRANSFORM HF.
UHN researchers exploring how smartwatches help patients living with heart failure detect early warning signs
Researchers at UHN and Transform HF are looking to leverage smartwatch technology to help those living with heart failure. Global News explores how the technology is giving people a heads up when something is wrong.
How Dr. Heather Ross is leading the charge to make health care accessible for all
Dr. Heather Ross, head of cardiology at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, says providing care for people who wouldn’t normally have access to it is ‘the stuff that gets me out of bed in the morning.’
Transform-HF partnership wins provincial award for innovative cardiac care
WAHA and the UHN cardiovascular team have received and Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Award for their efforts in developing Medly — a digital health platform designed for patients with heart failure.
