Addictions program that reduces emergency room visits for opioid overdose and improves patient experience is spreading across Ontario Toronto, July 6, 2017 – A program providing better and faster care to people living with opioid and alcohol addictions has spread to seven communities across Ontario. Early results show that hospitals in these communities are seeing fewer emergency room visits and hospitalizations, and patients are having significantly improved experiences because of new follow-up treatment […] Read more >

CAHO’s Evaluation of ARTIC Program Phase I Evaluation of the ARTIC Program  CAHO recently conducted an Evaluation of the ARTIC Program, to assess if the program is meeting its objectives. This is meant to shape the future of the ARTIC Program and ensure that it is providing the right mix of supports to effectively facilitate the rapid movement of evidence into […] Read more >

Calling All Innovators: CAHO Opens its Door as an Innovation Broker Toronto, June 15, 2017 – Today, the Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario (CAHO) officially opened its door as an Innovation Broker for the Office of the Chief Health Innovation Strategist with the Province of Ontario. In this role, CAHO and its members are connecting innovators and removing barriers so that innovations are brought into […] Read more >

CAHO Year in Review 2016-2017 On behalf of the Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario (CAHO), we are pleased to present our 2016-2017 Year in Review! Mobile and Desktop versions available.   Read our Year in Review 2016-2017 here:    Read more >

The Case for Evidence-Based Policy: Looking at the Impact of the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network In 2008, researchers Tara Gomes and Dr. Muhammad Mamdani from St. Michael’s Hospital and Dr. David Juurlink from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre collaborated with researchers from across Ontario, establishing a research network that could rapidly respond to the policy needs of the Ontario Public Drug Programs. With support from the Health System Research Fund, the […] Read more >

Advancing Senior Friendly Hospital Care in Ontario Researchers at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital have spearheaded a knowledge translation project to move evidence-based care into hospitals across Ontario, establishing lasting improvements for seniors care. With support from the Health System Research Fund, 87 hospitals are participating in the Senior Friendly Hospitals ACTION program. The program is increasing capacity to […] Read more >