We are pleased to bring you the latest Prairie Pulse: Digital Health Insights, an official newsletter of HIMSS Canadian Prairies Chapter.

Upcoming Chapter Events

Disconnected Care: The impact of Alberta Health Information Act on the health and wellbeing of Albertans

Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 12:00PM (MST)

Another high-power presentation from dr. Ewan Affleck- Senior Medical Advisor - Health Informatics, College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta.

The Health Information Act (HIA)—Alberta’s primary legislation governing health information—is designed to strike a balance between protecting privacy and enabling information sharing to support the delivery of health services. In Disconnected Care, a new report released in February 2025, we ask the simple question, what is the impact of the HIA on the health and wellbeing of Albertans? The finding may be surprising to many.

BC Chapter- Annual Spring Conference

Friday, May 9, 2025

As digital health continues to evolve, it's crucial to build systems that are resilient, adaptable, and sustainable. Future-proofing digital health means fostering seamless integration across platforms, enabling data exchange, and supporting growth through scalable technologies.

Join BC Chapter at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on Friday May 9th, 2025 to hear insightful perspectives from industry experts and thought leaders, grow your knowledge and skills, network to build new relationships, and reconnect with industry colleagues

Board of Directors Elections 2025:

Shape Our Future Together!

There will be nine (9) openings on the 2025-2027 Board of Directors - a chance to lead, influence, and grow with us as many of our current directors complete their 2-year term.

Top Benefits

Earn 7 CE hours annually toward HIMSS recertification
Gain 10-20 points for HIMSS membership advancement
Network with healthcare IT leaders across prairie provinces

Key Dates

Nominations close: April 14, 2025
Online voting period: May 20 - June 7, 2025
Results announced: June 18, 2025, at our virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Ready to step forward? Learn more about the nomination process and complete the online form at the link below.

Elections 2025

HIMSS Certification

Thank You to Our record-breaking number of CAHIMS/CPHIMS Review Course Participants and our wonderful Instructor volunteers!

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity

As you continue your certification path, we're excited to inform you about our chapter scholarship program:

We are offering two (2) $350 scholarships for chapter members who successfully complete their CAHIMS or CPHIMS certification in 2025.

Winners will be announced in December 2025!

Interested in applying? Visit our education page to submit your entry

Sponsorship Opportunities

Ready to make waves in digital health across the Canadian Prairies? Our 2024-2025 sponsorship tiers are inspired by our stunning landscape - from the mesmerizing Northern Lights to the rolling Grasslands.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for one of our future events, please review our 2024-2025 Sponsorship Package and reach out to us at canadianprairies.info@himsschapter.org

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