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. Visit our business directory for more information concerning businesses in Calgary.

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)

Links

• Alberta Health - http://www.health.gov.ab.ca/
• Alberta Advanced Education & Technology - http://www.advancededucation.gov.ab.ca/
• Alberta Finance & Enterprise – http://www.alberta-canada.com/biotech/index.cfm
• BioAlberta - http://www.bioalberta.com/
• Calgary Health Region - http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/
• TRLabs - http://www.trlabs.ca/trlabs/
• University of Calgary - http://www.ucalgary.ca/
• UTI - http://www.uti.ca/
• WestLink - http://www.westlink.ca/