October, 2024, BRAMPTON/ETOBICOKE – William Osler Health System (Osler) is thrilled to announce the new Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation (ORIHI) during ‘Celebrate Research Week’, taking place from November 18 to 22, 2024. ORIHI is set to drive cutting-edge health care advancements that will directly benefit Osler’s community, bringing innovative treatments, ground-breaking research, and enhanced patient care and treatment. This launch marks a significant step toward improving health outcomes for residents across the region. ORIHI builds on over a decade of Osler’s leading-edge research, taking its program to new heights and strengthening its commitment to advancing health care innovation. The Institute will be a dynamic hub for research, education, and collaboration across sectors, bringing together health care, technology, and academic partners to inspire innovative solutions within the health care system.
“At Osler, we believe that innovation is at the heart of exceptional patient care”, said Dr. Frank Martino, President and CEO, William Osler Health System. “The launch of the Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation marks a significant step forward in our commitment to research and collaboration. We are excited to unite with our partners in the community during Celebrate Research Week to showcase how together, we can drive transformative change in health care and improve the lives of those we serve.”
During Celebrate Research Week, members of the public, partners, and dignitaries are invited to experience Osler’s pioneering research first-hand and discover the impactful regional initiatives that position Brampton and Osler as trailblazers in the health innovation ecosystem. A series of events across Osler’s sites to showcase visionary research work and healthcare advancements.
“Osler’s Research Program is proud to publicly announce the new Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation – an historical milestone in our journey of research, innovation, and excellence,” said Tiziana Rivera, Executive Vice President, Quality, Research, and Chief Nursing Executive, William Osler Health System. “Celebrate Research Week 2024 is an exceptional opportunity for Osler and our partners to share in this pivotal moment with the community, as we embark on this transformative journey together.”
Celebrate Research Week will showcase daily themes that explore critical areas such as health care collaboration, technological advancements, system transformation, education, and community health. Regional research efforts will also be a focus, including the highly-anticipated opening of Toronto Metropolitan University’s new School of Medicine in 2025, with Osler as the primary clinical partner. The community can also participate in dynamic events that inspire and educate such as:
- Engaging panel discussions and keynote addresses with leading researchers from Osler and beyond;
- A Science Meets Art exhibition: An immersive showcase of creativity intersecting with research and innovation; and
- A Research Open House: A behind-the-scenes experience with Osler’s research projects and clinical trials team.
The celebrations will highlight individual achievements and showcase the collective impact of Osler’s research on shaping the future of health care in the community and beyond.
For more information on the events taking place and how to get involved, follow along on Osler’s social media channels and visit: https://www.williamoslerhs.ca/research-events.
ABOUT WILLIAM OSLER HEALTH SYSTEM and FOUNDATION: William Osler Health System (Osler) is a leading hospital system serving more than 1.3 million people in Brampton, North Etobicoke, Caledon and surrounding communities – one of the most culturally diverse, fastest growing areas in Ontario. Accredited with Exemplary Standing, Accreditation Canada’s highest rating for a Canadian hospital, Osler includes Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital, Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness (Peel Memorial), a Reactivation Care Unit and a Withdrawal Management Centre. Building on a legacy of clinical excellence and innovation and home to the Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation, Osler is planning for the future with transformative developments, including the new Peel Memorial Hospital and as the primary clinical partner for Toronto Metropolitan University’s new School of Medicine in Brampton. William Osler Health System Foundation seeks to create a healthier community through giving by inspiring its communities to invest in exceptional health care close to home. Learn more about how Osler is going beyond to deliver on its Vision of world-class health care inspired by its people and communities at www.williamoslerhs.ca.
