Breaking Barriers: Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub's Third Quarter Recap

Looking back at a year of healthcare advancement

The Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub exists to find the best new treatments and technologies, to be sure our province’s patients are receiving the best care possible.

From advancing digital health offerings and embracing AI, to revolutionizing the way Nova Scotians receive cancer care, to expanding clinical trial offerings, we have pioneered change across our health system in the last year.

Dive in to read more about how we’re breaking healthcare barriers to deliver the best care to patients.

2023-2024 Health Innovation Hub Annual Report

Research Spotlight: CAR T-cell therapy 'the future' of cancer care

On a shelf in Dr. Mahmoud Elsawy's office sit six small vials that once contained 20 million donated CAR T-cells which changed the course of Debbie Purchase's life.

Find out more about this ground-breaking cancer care trial.

How collaboration and dedication are enhancing cardiac care

The extensive research being done by Nova Scotia Health’s Division of Cardiology is helping to extend lives and improve quality of life for heart patients.

Find out more about the ground-breaking cardiology trials and research.

The small-scale trial leading to big-scale results in wound care

DermGEN™ is a wound healing matrix created from donated cadaver skin being used to treat diabetic ulcers in a small number of patients.

Discovery Spotlight: Changing the way emergency rooms

Did you know there's an entire research team devoted to assessing and improving the way patients move through Nova Scotia Health's emergency rooms?

Learn about how they're turning their findings into real change on the front lines.

Nova Scotia leaders in health and life sciences innovation partner

Nova Scotia Health and Life Sciences Nova Scotia have formally entered a partnership, harnessing the expertise and experience of two leading healthcare innovation organizations in Atlantic Canada.

Mobile app to empower patients managing chronic pain

The Pain Coach App gives users access to a wide range of non-pharmaceutical resources for managing pain and anxiety, including guided imagery, breathing exercises, and instructional videos.

Learn more about the creation of Pain Coach.

Your health records in the palm of your hand.

Health records including lab tests, X-rays, MRI and CT scans are now available through the YourHealthNS app.

Download the app today to access yours.

Download YourHealthNS

The Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub is leading innovation and research within the healthcare system to deliver high-impact solutions for patients and providers. Through strategic partnerships with clinical champions, industry, healthcare foundations, governments and academic partners, we're harnessing the best available evidence and innovative solutions. For more, visit our website and follow us on social media.