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

Upcoming Chapter Events

Virtual Health Hub: Bridging the gap and transforming future of healthcare delivery

Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 12:00PM (MST)

This presentation will explore how virtual care, when grounded in local partnerships and cultural safety, can transform access in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. It will be focused on the emergence of the Virtual Health Hub in Saskatchewan and its role as a model for the future of health care delivery regionally, nationally and globally.

Enabling Digital Transformation in Ambulatory Care: A People and Process Approach to CIS Implementation

Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 12:00PM (MST)

This presentation offers an overview of Alberta’s implementation of the Connect Care clinical information system in ambulatory care, with a deliberate focus on the people and processes that enable meaningful digital transformation.

CPHIMSS Exam Review Course 2026

Fridays at 12PM (MST) Jan 16-March 27, 2027

Are you ready to elevate your career in digital health? Have you considered HIMSS Certifications?

This course focuses on preparing individuals to take the Certified Professional in Healthcare Information & Management Systems (CPHIMS) exam. This is a 9 one-hour session online webinar series. Registration ends on Jan 9th.

Renew Bill-72 Campaign

We are very excited to partner with Networked Health to advocate for a renewal of Bill C-72- Connected Care for Canadians Act. The legislation of health data interoperability is a necessity for the sustainability of the healthcare system and wellbeing of all residents of Canada.

Show your support at renew72.ca

Scholarship

We are offering two $350 scholarships for chapter members who successfully completed CAHIMS and /or CPHIMS certification in 2025. Winners will be announced in December 2025.

Apply here

Membership Perks

Draw Winners

We are pleased to announce winners of the draws for free conference passes.

Three passes for i4 conference:

Tracy Shaben
Stacey Lutes
Paula Loewen

One pass for Canada HealthTech Innovation Symposium:

Trina Warkentin

Congratulations!

Canada HealthTech Innovation Symposium taking place on Nov 20-21, 2025 in Calgary.

This is your opportunity to connect with healthcare innovators, technology leaders, and digital health pioneers. Experience keynote sessions, hands-on workshops, and invaluable networking.

Leverage a special discount offer of $200 OFF the registration cost with a special code HIMSS200

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