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We are pleased to bring you the latest Prairie Pulse: Digital Health Insights, an official newsletter of HIMSS Canadian Prairies Chapter. | |
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Winter Chill, Digital Thrill: The Career Conversation Continues
Friday, March 6, 2026 3-5PM (MST)
The conversation isn’t over — it’s evolving.
Following the tremendous engagement and energy from Shaping the Future of Digital Health: A Career Conversation, the HIMSS Canadian Prairies Chapter invites you to continue the dialogue.
Join us for an interactive, member-focused session designed to move beyond inspiration and into connection, clarity, and action.
This virtual gathering creates space for candid discussion with Chapter Board Members representing IT, clinical, informatics, and business perspectives. Bring your questions — we’re ready for them.
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The Incarcerated Patient Perspective on Implementation of an Integrated Health Information System
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12PM (MST)
In 2010, Alberta became the first province to bring Correctional Health under the Ministry of Health — paving the way for a fully integrated model of care. Today, Alberta Health Services is advancing that vision through digital transformation, including the implementation of an integrated Clinical Information System (CIS) across provincial correctional facilities.
How do you deploy a province-wide CIS in one of healthcare’s most complex and secure environments?
Join us to explore lessons learned, implementation challenges, and strategies to strengthen continuity of care from custody to community.
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Bootcamp Series is designed to build foundational knowledge in digital health. This three-part interactive webinar series offers insights into healthcare technology foundations, trends, and career opportunities.
Event Details
- Format: Three (3) 90-minute interactive webinars
- Dates: Tuesday April 14 | Thursday April 16 | Tuesday April 21, 2026
- Time: 12:00-1:30 PM (MST)
- Cost: Complimentary [but consider signing up for HIMSS Membership]
Target Audience
- Healthcare professional new to digital health
- Individuals interested in exploring digital health concepts
- Students pursuing healthcare or technology fields
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Digital Health 101: EMRs, EHRs, and Clinical Information Systems Explained
What exactly is digital health—and how do the systems behind modern care actually work? This session demystifies the core technologies that power today’s healthcare environment, starting with a clear definition of digital health and the role it plays in transforming care delivery.
You’ll explore the essential features of modern Clinical Information Systems (CIS) and learn how they support clinicians, workflows, and decision-making.
REGISTER HERE
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Interoperability 101: How Health Data Actually Moves
Ever wonder how lab results, referrals, and patient records follow you across clinics, hospitals, and provinces—or why they sometimes don’t? This session explains healthcare interoperability in plain language and connects standards, systems, and real clinical impact.
You’ll learn why interoperability is foundational to digital health, how it impacts continuity of patient care, clinical workflows, drives individualized clinical decision making, and the purpose behind data standards including HL7, FHIR, and Health Information Exchange (HIE).
REGISTER HERE
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Cybersecurity 101: Protecting Data, Systems, and Patients
Cybersecurity is a patient safety issue. This practical, fast-paced session introduces the essential cybersecurity concepts every digital health professional needs to know. Learn the most common cyber threats facing Canadian healthcare, the privacy and security requirements that shape digital health, and how leading frameworks like NIST, ISO, CIS, and HIMSS are applied in real-world settings.
REGISTER HERE
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| Connected by Design: Interoperability as the Foundation for Collaborative Canadian Healthcare | We’re thrilled to announce HIMSS Canadian Prairies Chapter in partnership with Networked Health our FIRST Spring Conference: Connected by Design: Interoperability as the Foundation for Collaborative Canadian Healthcare.
A fully virtual event bringing together healthcare leaders, innovators, and professionals from across Canada and beyond!
Taking place on Canadian Nursing Informatics Day- May 12, this landmark conference celebrates the vital role of interoperability while exploring the future of collaborative Canadian healthcare through intentional design and seamless data sharing. | | | | |
We’re seeking forward-thinking organizations to join us as sponsors for this important conversation about healthcare interoperability and collaboration across Canada.
This is an excellent opportunity to:
✨ Showcase your organization’s commitment to advancing healthcare innovation
✨ Connect with healthcare leaders and professionals across the Canadian Prairies
✨ Gain visibility within the healthcare IT community
✨ Support meaningful dialogue on interoperability in Canadian healthcare
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Review our Sponsorship Package
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We are looking for passionate community members to help us spread the word about our Spring Conference!
We’re calling on our community to:
📢 Share our conference posts with your networks
💬 Engage with our content through comments and reactions
🤝 Help us amplify the conversation around interoperability and collaborative healthcare
🌐 Connect us with colleagues and peers who would benefit from attending
📱 Stay active on our chapter page and help build momentum
Read more
Ready to get involved? Send us an email – we’d love to have you on board!
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