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NeuroArm, the world's first MRI-compatible surgical robot, was introduced in Calgary.

Studies have shown that Calgary is the best place in Canada to beat the odds of surviving a heart attack.

Health and Wellness

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Health and Wellness

The Health and Wellness sector represents a significant opportunity for Calgary. Calgary has become a leader in advanced technological research and service delivery, as well as becoming a leader in wellness. With existing strengths in the areas of sport medicine & fitness, kinesiology, and e-health, the opportunity is ripe for advancement and development of the health and wellness sector as a collective economic driver. The convergence of ICT and related healthcare research and services produces significant niche potential for Calgary.
(Source: Calgary Economic Development Strategy)

Calgary is also home to innovative companies producing medical devices and delivering health related professional services. If you are a business involved in health and wellness and are interested in learning more, contact us.

e-health facts

  • Calgary's four Emergency Departments were the first in the country to provide doctors and nurses with on-line patient lab results.
  • Calgary has the largest integrated electronic diagnostic system in Canada.
  • For the first time in North America operating rooms in three hospitals in the same city became linked, in Calgary. 

(Source: Calgary Health Region)

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