September 17, 2024 (Oakville, ON) The Coordinated Accessible National (CAN) Health Network is pleased to announce its partnership with Brightshores Health System, a multi-site regional health care provider serving communities in the Grey and Bruce Counties of Ontario. This new partnership will help drive innovation to improve access and quality of care in rural communities.

The CAN Health Network is a national partnership comprised of leading health care organizations, referred to as Edges, across Canada. On a mission to drive economic prosperity and create better health for all, CAN Health introduces homegrown solutions into the health care system and paves the way for Canadian businesses to scale not only across Canada, but globally.

“Brightshores is committed to fostering innovation in rural care. This partnership with CAN Health provides an opportunity to address rural health care challenges within our communities.” said Ann Ford, President & CEO, Brightshores Health System.

Brightshores Health System is committed to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing medical research, and providing education and training to health care professionals. With a focus on innovation and community well-being, Brightshores strives to be a leader in health care excellence.

The CAN Health Network and Brightshores share a focus on leveraging research and innovation to address inequities in access to care, improve patient outcomes and improve the health and wellness of all communities.

“We are excited to welcome Brightshores Health System to the Network,” said Dr. Dante Morra, Founder and Chair, CAN Health Network. “This partnership will help support the growth of innovative Canadian solutions, while improving care for the rural communities that Brightshores serves.”

As an Edge, Brightshores will work with CAN Health to identify challenges in its organization it is looking to improve. CAN Health will then match Brightshores with a leading, market-ready Canadian solution. As a result, Brightshores will be able to introduce innovative, health technology solutions to its patients and physicians quicker than ever before, while increasing procurement opportunities for Canadian tech companies.

To learn more about Brightshores Health System, visit brightshores.ca

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