How Do You Mend a Broken Heart? Pioneering Researchers Use Stem Cells to Repair Heart Muscle Two senior researchers launch the world's first clinical trial using adult stem cells to fix damaged heart muscle, post heart attack. This novel approach could save lives and lead to improved quality of life for those who suffer heart attacks. Read more >

Leslee Thompson Speaks with CAHO Catalyst about the Value of Partnerships Leslee Thompson, President and CEO, Kingston General Hospital and Chair, CAHO engaged in a discussion with the CAHO Catalyst about the value of partnerships. Read more >

OHIC Can Help Improve Health Care in Ontario and Create New Opportunities for Jobs and Growth TORONTO, November 19, 2013 – The Ontario government today launched the Ontario Health Innovation Council (OHIC). CAHO applauds and welcomes the launch of OHIC and believes that the two goals it is tasked to address – leverage innovation to improve health care in Ontario and create new opportunities for economic growth – are achievable. Read more >

CAHO Applauds Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s $550,000 Investment in MOVE ON + Project TORONTO, November 8, 2013 – The Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario (CAHO) is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is investing $550,000 in CAHO’s Mobilization of Vulnerable Elders (MOVE ON) + ARTIC Project. The Council made this announcement today at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael’s […] Read more >

CAHO Applauds the Creation of the Ontario Health Innovation Council TORONTO, November 7, 2013 – CAHO applauds the commitment made in today’s Fall Economic Statement to create the Ontario Health Innovation Council (OHIC). Ontario has a globally renowned health innovation heritage and this has made our lives better over many generations—from insulin and Pablum to stem cells and genomics.  We can move forward and take […] Read more >

2013 Research InfoSource Reinforces Ontario’s Leadership in Health Research and Innovation TORONTO, October 30, 2013 – The Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario (CAHO) is pleased to see the continued strong showing of its members on Research InfoSource’s Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals 2013 Report released on October 29, 2013. CAHO believes the Top 40 Research Hospitals List is a helpful indicator of the size, scale […] Read more >