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Shane Virani is the Hub Manager at Health Everywhere. Shane holds a master’s degree in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University and is a Project Management Institute certified Project Management Professional. He has extensive experience in leading interdisciplinary teams, strategic planning, and working with various stakeholder groups. Shane holds a master’s degree in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University and is a Project Management Institute certified Project Management Professional. He has extensive experience in leading interdisciplinary teams, strategic planning, and working with various stakeholder groups . Prior to joining the W21C, Shane developed and managed a variety of projects relating to pediatric health outcomes, health technology, and neuroscience with the Alberta Children’s Hospital Neuropsychology Service. He has also previously worked as a Research Coordinator with the University of Calgary Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre and as a Research Associate with the Simon Fraser University Injury Prevention and Mobility Lab. Prior to his role as Program Manager, Shane coordinated the W21C Digital Health Colloboratorium initiative. Outside of work, Shane enjoys participating in a variety of sports including hockey, basketball, and skiing. Hub Manager Shane Virani  shane.virani@ucalgary.ca PREVIOUS OPERATIONS MEMBER shane.virani@ucalgary.ca Shane Virani Hub Manager Shane holds a master’s degree in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University and is a Project Management Institute certified Project Management Professional. He has extensive experience in leading interdisciplinary teams, strategic planning, and working with various stakeholder groups. Prior to joining the W21C, Shane developed and managed a variety of projects relating to pediatric health outcomes, health technology, and neuroscience with the Alberta Children’s Hospital Neuropsychology Service. He has also previously worked as a Research Coordinator with the University of Calgary Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre and as a Research Associate with the Simon Fraser University Injury Prevention and Mobility Lab. Prior to his role as Program Manager, Shane coordinated the W21C Digital Health Colloboratorium initiative. Outside of work, Shane enjoys participating in a variety of sports including hockey, basketball, and skiing.

Bridging Community and Acute Care UPTAKE VC Virtual Care for Safer Recovery After Acute Kidney Injury Lead Matthew James Co-Lead Neesh Pannu Additional Contributors Nusrat Shonmu, Tyrone Harrison, Moaliosa Donald Share this project LinkedIn X (Twitter) Copy link Share this project LinkedIn X (Twitter) Copy link Bridging Community and Acute Care UPTAKE VC Virtual Care for Safer Recovery After Acute Kidney Injury Lead Matthew James Co-Lead Neesh Pannu Additional Contributors Nusrat Shonmu, Tyrone Harrison, Moaliosa Donald Share this project LinkedIn X (Twitter) Copy link Share this project LinkedIn X (Twitter) Copy link THE CHALLENGE Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a serious condition that can cause long-term complications, including cardiovascular issues and recurrent hospitalizations. AKI often develops rapidly, and without proper management, it can lead to lasting health problems. A major gap exists in the continuity of care as patients transition from hospital to home. Without consistent follow-up monitoring or clinical oversight, patients with AKI face a heightened risk of severe and potentially irreversible health complications after discharge. THE CHALLENGE Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a serious condition that can cause long-term complications, including cardiovascular issues and recurrent hospitalizations. AKI often develops rapidly, and without proper management, it can lead to lasting health problems. A major gap exists in the continuity of care as patients transition from hospital to home. Without consistent follow-up monitoring or clinical oversight, patients with AKI face a heightened risk of severe and potentially irreversible health complications after discharge. THE CHALLENGE Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a serious condition that can cause long-term complications, including cardiovascular issues and recurrent hospitalizations. AKI often develops rapidly, and without proper management, it can lead to lasting health problems. A major gap exists in the continuity of care as patients transition from hospital to home. Without consistent follow-up monitoring or clinical oversight, patients with AKI face a heightened risk of severe and potentially irreversible health complications after discharge. THE INNOVATION The Virtual Home Hospital (VHH) program delivers hospital-level care at home through virtual technology and scheduled in-person visits. Designed to strengthen continuity of care, the program supports patients, including those with AKI, by offering tailored follow-up and monitoring services after discharge. VHH enables a safer, more supported transition from hospital to home and keeps patients connected to their care team during a period of heightened health risk. THE INNOVATION The Virtual Home Hospital (VHH) program delivers hospital-level care at home through virtual technology and scheduled in-person visits. Designed to strengthen continuity of care, the program supports patients, including those with AKI, by offering tailored follow-up and monitoring services after discharge. VHH enables a safer, more supported transition from hospital to home and keeps patients connected to their care team during a period of heightened health risk. HOW IT WORKS Patients enrolled in the VHH program are discharged with home-monitoring devices that allow the healthcare team to track key health indicators in real time. Through virtual consultations and scheduled in-person visits, providers can closely monitor the patient’s AKI progression, respond promptly to any health changes, and adjust care plans as needed. This approach mirrors the care continuity of an AKI-specific after-visit summary through a technology-enabled home care model. HOW IT WORKS Patients enrolled in the VHH program are discharged with home-monitoring devices that allow the healthcare team to track key health indicators in real time. Through virtual consultations and scheduled in-person visits, providers can closely monitor the patient’s AKI progression, respond promptly to any health changes, and adjust care plans as needed. This approach mirrors the care continuity of an AKI-specific after-visit summary through a technology-enabled home care model. THE BENEFITS For Users Hospital-Level Care at Home: Patients receive structured follow-up and oversight without remaining in hospital. Timely Monitoring and Intervention: Regular monitoring and timely interventions reduce likelihood of long-term complications. Personalized Support: Patients receive guidance on managing AKI and other health conditions through virtual and in-person support. Improved Adherence: Ongoing engagement encourages completion of follow-up care and treatment plans. Greater Confidence and Independence: Support at home strengthens recovery while keeping patients connected to their care team. For The System Reduced Readmissions : Monitoring and timely support help lower AKI-related return visits and hospitalizations. Efficient Resource Use: Delivering hospital-level care at home frees inpatient capacity and supports better use of care facilities. Innovative, Patient-Centred Care: Demonstrates a commitment to decentralized care models that extend beyond the hospital. Supports Virtual Care Adoption: Strengthens system readiness for virtual healthcare technologies and value-based care. Scalable Home-Care Model: Structure can be adapted for other chronic conditions, contributing to long-term system evolution. THE BENEFITS For Users Hospital-Level Care at Home: Patients receive structured follow-up and oversight without remaining in hospital. Timely Monitoring and Intervention: Regular monitoring and timely interventions reduce likelihood of long-term complications. Personalized Support: Patients receive guidance on managing AKI and other health conditions through virtual and in-person support. Improved Adherence: Ongoing engagement encourages completion of follow-up care and treatment plans. Greater Confidence and Independence: Support at home strengthens recovery while keeping patients connected to their care team. For The System Reduced Readmissions : Monitoring and timely support help lower AKI-related return visits and hospitalizations. Efficient Resource Use: Delivering hospital-level care at home frees inpatient capacity and supports better use of care facilities. Innovative, Patient-Centred Care: Demonstrates a commitment to decentralized care models that extend beyond the hospital. Supports Virtual Care Adoption: Strengthens system readiness for virtual healthcare technologies and value-based care. Scalable Home-Care Model: Structure can be adapted for other chronic conditions, contributing to long-term system evolution. Explore Further If you’d like to learn more UPTAKE VC or connect with the project team, visit: UPTAKE UCalgary Page Get Involved Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Praesent sit amet metus sed lorem tincidunt pretium. Learn More View other projects and explore the Health Everywhere Portfolio to see how local innovations are transforming care across the province. View Portfolio Explore the Health Everywhere Portfolio to see how local innovations are solving real-world challenges and shaping the future of care across the province. ABOUT The Health Everywhere Hub portfolio map showcases academic-led projects tackling real healthcare challenges across Alberta. By highlighting shared goals and commonalities, we hope to spark collaboration and amplify impact across the system. It’s more than a list of projects - this evolving collection shows what’s possible when partnerships, bold ideas, and real-world testing come together.

Back Research May 1, 2025 | 8 min read  Health Everywhere Team Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Copy link Health Everywhere: Advancing digital health in Alberta At a glance Health Everywhere is a new Alberta-based hub launched by W21C to accelerate digital health innovation with focus on virtual care, health data access, community acute care integration, and ecosystem growth. Funded by the Major Innovation Fund, it connects researchers, healthcare providers, and tech partners across the province. The Hub drives real-world healthcare impact, and over the past year has focused on multi-institution collaboration and over 3 outreach events.  Health Everywhere Team Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Copy link paragraph Digital technologies have revolutionized industries like tourism and transportation, and healthcare is undergoing a similar transformation. Digital health innovation is reshaping how care is delivered. In Alberta, there are several pockets of excellence in digital health, featuring highly innovative but largely disconnected programs, research, and advancements. Over the past year, W21C has focused on addressing this issue by creating the Health Everywhere Hub, an initiative aimed at advancing innovation in digital health in Alberta. This hub serves as a central point for connecting innovators, healthcare partners, researchers, and investors. Funded by the Government of Alberta’s Major Innovation Fund, the Health Everywhere Hub has been pivotal in driving forward these efforts. Health Everywhere officially launched on January 23, 2024, as part of this year’s Dr. Mamoru ‘Mo’ Watanabe Lectureship. Subtitled ‘Digital Health Today and Tomorrow’, and hosted by W21C, this annual lectureship acted as Health Everywhere’s inaugural showcase. Over 100 guests attended while various speakers shared their thoughts on digital health including five of Health Everywhere’s lead researchers. This highly successful event acted as a great start in showcasing Health Everywhere to the local digital health community. Community engagement Community engagement is an essential component for Health Everywhere as it ensures that the solutions developed are aligned with the real needs of patients and healthcare providers. By involving the community, the hub fosters trust, collaboration, and the co-creation of technologies that can have a meaningful impact on healthcare access and delivery. Throughout the year the Health Everywhere team continued to be actively engaged in external outreach to continue to raise awareness of the Hub and the digital health initiatives being conducted across the province. Overall, the team participated in 30 events, ranging from academic and industry conferences to charity golf tournaments in rural communities, educational summits, and patient advisory committees. Current projects snapshot Health Everywhere is committed to driving provincial initiatives that enhance research excellence and foster innovative capacity. The Hub has facilitated provincial collaboration, with projects underway involving multiple institutions, including the University of Calgary, University of Alberta, Mount Royal University, SAIT, MacEwan University, Athabasca University, Lethbridge College, and Red Deer Polytechnic. Bridging community and acute care Led by Led by Dr. Matthew James, MD, PhD, from the University of Calgary and Dr. Neesh Pannu, MD, from the University of Alberta, this theme works to unite researchers, decision-makers, and digital health innovators to ensure seamless, inclusive, and scalable healthcare implementation in acute and community-based care settings. An example theme one project is led by James and involves the development of a streamlined survey and reporting tool designed to improve communication between cardiovascular patients and physicians. It collects and summarizes relevant health factors, promoting personalized, patient-centered care that considers a fuller picture of the patient’s well-being. Remote monitoring and virtual care While digital technology has advanced rapidly, uptake into healthcare remains limited. Led by Dr. Mary Brindle, MD, from the University of Calgary and Dr. Martin Ferguson-Pell, MD, from the University of Alberta, this theme builds a foundation for testing and scaling virtual and mobile health innovations for virtual care delivery. One project within the theme is led by Ferguson-Pell and has spearheaded the development and implementation of virtual assessment protocols for pelvic floor exercise programs and upper extremity stroke spasticity assessments. These advancements can lead to better management and treatment of conditions that significantly impact the quality of life for many Albertans. Connectivity and data access Health data can save lives—but only when it’s accessible. Led by Dr. Tyler Williamson, PhD, from the University of Calgary, this theme seeks to establish secure and seamless data access and interoperability for improved healthcare. A significant achievement thus far has been the “Interoperability Saves Lives” report, released in October 2023. Co-authored by theme lead Williamson and theme members Dr. Ewan Affleck, MD, and Robbi Price, this report has already been sparking national conversations on the value of health data interoperability and was even referenced recently when Bill C-72 (Connected Care for Canadians Act) was introduced into Parliament. Integrated innovation ecosystem Led by Dr. Chad Saunders, PhD, from the University of Calgary, this theme supports the growth of a vibrant digital health ecosystem by connecting innovators with the people, infrastructure, and resources they need. As an example of this work, Saunders has been focused on bridging the gap between healthcare innovation and the broader ecosystem. His efforts are focused on understanding the barriers that prevent progress in the sector and finding ways to bring together key players to create a more integrated healthcare system. Future plans The hub team is focused on using a human-centered design approach to ensure projects taking place in the hub are actively engaging with the community they will impact, and that the overall hub itself is meeting the needs of those engaged. The aim is to foster trust within Alberta’s digital health community, as well as among the patients, providers, and systems that these digital innovations will affect. The Hub has made significant strides in fostering a cohesive digital health ecosystem in Alberta and is ready to adapt to new opportunities, reinforcing Alberta’s position as an ideal location for developing, implementing, and scaling digital health technologies. Featured Video See the full interview EXPLORE MORE ARTICLES Innovation Apr 30, 2026 | 2 min read Simulation, Systems, and the Future of Surgical Care Tara Klassen joins host Lisa George on the Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation Podcast to discuss why innovation in surgical care is about much more than introducing a new device or technology. Read More Innovation Apr 16, 2026 | 2 min read From Research to Real World: Dr. Mary Brindle on Surgical Innovation Health Everywhere Hub Project Lead, Mary Brindle, joins host Lisa George on the Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation podcast to discuss the concept of the Living Lab in healthcare. Read More Research May 1, 2025 | 8 min read Health Everywhere: Advancing digital health in Alberta Over the past year, W21C has focused on addressing how care is delivered by creating the Health Everywhere Hub, an initiative aimed at advancing innovation digital health in Alberta. Read More Community Mar 6, 2024 | 4 min read Health Everywhere launch event On Janurary 23, 2024, over 100 guests joined us as we held the Dr. Mamoru ‘Mo’ Watanabe Lectureship on Digital Health Today and Tomorrow. Read More Research Sep 11, 2023 | 4 min read UCalgary-based program expands province-wide in supporting digital health researchers SPARK program receives grant from Alberta Innovates, supporting post-secondary innovators across Alberta. Read More Innovation Sep 6, 2023 | 3 min read 3 UCalgary projects receive $20.3M in provincial innovation grants UCalgary’s innovation ecosystem just received a $20.3-million boost, thanks to Alberta’s Major Innovation Fund (MIF). Read More Back to News Featured Video See the full interview EXPLORE MORE ARTICLES Innovation Apr 30, 2026 | 2 min read Simulation, Systems, and the Future of Surgical Care Tara Klassen joins host Lisa George on the Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation Podcast to discuss why innovation in surgical care is about much more than introducing a new device or technology. Read More Innovation Apr 16, 2026 | 2 min read From Research to Real World: Dr. Mary Brindle on Surgical Innovation Health Everywhere Hub Project Lead, Mary Brindle, joins host Lisa George on the Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation podcast to discuss the concept of the Living Lab in healthcare. Read More Research May 1, 2025 | 8 min read Health Everywhere: Advancing digital health in Alberta Over the past year, W21C has focused on addressing how care is delivered by creating the Health Everywhere Hub, an initiative aimed at advancing innovation digital health in Alberta. Read More Community Mar 6, 2024 | 4 min read Health Everywhere launch event On Janurary 23, 2024, over 100 guests joined us as we held the Dr. Mamoru ‘Mo’ Watanabe Lectureship on Digital Health Today and Tomorrow. Read More Research Sep 11, 2023 | 4 min read UCalgary-based program expands province-wide in supporting digital health researchers SPARK program receives grant from Alberta Innovates, supporting post-secondary innovators across Alberta. Read More Innovation Sep 6, 2023 | 3 min read 3 UCalgary projects receive $20.3M in provincial innovation grants UCalgary’s innovation ecosystem just received a $20.3-million boost, thanks to Alberta’s Major Innovation Fund (MIF). Read More Back to News

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News 3 UCalgary projects receive $20.3M in provincial innovation grants Date We envision a vibrant eHealth and mHealth ecosystem, accelerating innovation, growth, and transforming healthcare through collaboration and partnerships. September 6, 2023 | Pamela Hyde, Office of the Vice-President (Research) UCalgary’s innovation ecosystem just received a $20.3-million boost, thanks to Alberta’s Major Innovation Fund (MIF). On Sept. 5, Nate Glubish, minister of technology and innovation, announced that three UCalgary projects have received four years of funding to lead province-wide strategic initiatives to accelerate research and commercialization in the areas of medical devices, electronic and mobile health, and space and defence technologies. “Provincial support for high-tech research and innovation will help our post-secondary scholars move from groundbreaking technological ideas to entrepreneurial realities, fuelling a more diverse economy and making a positive impact in the wider community,” says Dr. Ed McCauley, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Calgary. Major Innovation Fund projects are highly collaborative, requiring the engagement of scholars from institutions across Alberta, industry partners, and the communities that the projects intend to serve. It is an outcomes-focused program, funding projects that will attract and retain top talent, diversify Alberta’s economy, support industries and local businesses, and leverage additional investments. “UCalgary’s innovation ecosystem is growing thanks to the drive of our research community and investments like the Major Innovation Fund,” says Dr. William Ghali, vice-president (research). “These three projects will streamline the research-to-commercialization pipeline for their sector and create opportunities for both innovative research and widespread of adoption of novel, made-in-Alberta solutions.” UCalgary’s projects are the Alberta Medical Device Innovation Consortium, Health Everywhere, and Space and Defence Technologies Alberta. Health Everywhere Lead investigator: Dr. Mary Brindle, MD, professor, Cumming School of Medicine Alberta has pockets of excellence in eHealth (digital health technologies) and mHealth (mobile health technologies), which include novel programs and innovations. However, much of this excellence is disconnected and has tremendous untapped potential for collaboration and commercialization, and widespread adoption. The vision of Health Everywhere is a vibrant eHealth and mHealth ecosystem in Alberta that builds on a foundation of strength in innovation to drive economic and technological growth. “The rapid evolution of technology, the increasing complexity of medicine and the limitations of our current systems of patient care underscore the need for a human-centered approach to digital health,” says Brindle. “Health Everywhere will use digital-health technologies to allow patients to receive the best possible medical treatment whether it is in the hospital or in their own homes, and strengthen connections between care in the hospital and care in communities.” Co-developed with community, industry, and academic stakeholders, Health Everywhere will be a provincial hub of digital health excellence that brings together integrated programs, leading experts, and resources to enable efficient and effective commercialization, spread, and scale of eHealth and mHealth technologies. “The Health Everywhere program will create an ecosystem that puts exciting and impactful innovations in technology, computer science, and data analytics into the hands of teams who can use them to benefit the patients of today and tomorrow,” says Brindle. Health Everywhere is a UCalgary-led project, in partnership with the University of Alberta, Athabasca University, Lethbridge College, MacEwan University, Mount Royal University, NAIT, Red Deer Polytechnic and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). Image Source: iStock Project Contact- Pamela Hyde, Office of the Vice-President (Research)

Stay up to date about the most recent developments from Health Everywhere and the wider innovation community by accessing the latest news. News Filters Publication Year All Years 2023 2022 Theme 4 2024 Articles All Articles Theme 1 Theme 2 Theme 3 Theme 4 General Articles UCalgary-based program expands province-wide GENERAL SPARK program receives grant from Alberta Innovates, supporting post-secondary innovators across Alberta. September 11, 2023 3 UCalgary projects receive $20.3M in provincial innovation grants GENERAL UCalgary's innovation ecosystem just received a $20.3-million boost, thanks to Alberta's Major Innovation Fund. September 6, 2023 Theme 1 - Bridging Community and Acute Care Uniting researchers, decision-makers, and digital health innovators to ensure seamless, inclusive, and scalable healthcare implementation in acute and community-based care settings. Advancing eHealth innovation to enable intelligent patient monitoring THEME 1 Partnerships with Xsensor and Baxter to evaluate the impact of eHealth tools on patient outcomes and detect early... January 2024 Health innovation for infection prevention and control THEME 1 This bundle of projects focuses on industry partnerships and the application of eHealth tools to... Date TBD Theme 2 - Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care By leveraging academic research, industry collaboration, and community engagement, Health Everywhere creates a foundation for scaling virtual and mobile health innovations for virtual care. Enhancing recovery after surgery THEME 2 An international program with Alberta leadership that aims to use rehabilitation both prior and following... January 2024 Improving specialist access programs THEME 2 Leveraging new technologies and workflows to provide rural and remote patients access to specialized... Date TBD Theme 3 - Connectivity and Data Access We face significant challenges with the lack of health data integration, leading to interoperability issues among patients and care providers. This theme seeks to establish secure and seamless data access and interoperability for improved healthcare. Building the basic infrastructure to allow data to flow securely THEME 3 Evaluate distributed data vending (DDV) with blockchain to transform electronic health records (EHRs) by encouraging... Date TBD Developing a pipeline for exceptional analytics and research THEME 3 Develop a synthetic data sandbox that drives innovation by allowing innovators to develop products using synthetic... Date TBD Theme 4 - Integrated Innovation Ecosystem Support By addressing gaps and opportunities in the current ecosystem, our aim is to create a dynamic eHealth and mHealth ecosystem, by identifying resources, matching them with innovators, and improving overall integration. Evaluating the current eHealth and mHealth ecosystem THEME 4 A series of projects to better understand the factors, processes, and tools needed to support a vibrant ecosystem. This... Date TBD Bespoke ecosystem support services THEME 4 While innovators experience challenges navigating the support available to them, there are also unique services... Date TBD

Maryam has a Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation degree and a Master of Management degree, both from the University of Calgary. Specializing in strategy, project management, and stakeholder relations, Maryam has successfully led teams, managed projects, and executed plans within diverse business domains. Her expertise includes strategic analysis, client communication, and a detail-oriented approach to data management. Maryam brings a unique blend of academic excellence, professional acumen, and a passion for community service to every project, making her a dynamic and versatile contributor to the W21C team. Operations Coordinator (University of Calgary) Maryam Ali  maryam.ali1@ucalgary.ca NEXT OPERATIONS MEMBER PREVIOUS OPERATIONS MEMBER

Emily graduated from the University of Alberta with Distinction in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. After a brief stint in industry, she returned to academia to pursue a lifelong passion for rehabilitation and was fortunate to find a place at the Rehab Robotics Lab where she is currently the Lab and Program Manager. Emily has extensive experience with community engagement, data collection and analysis, and student mentorship. She was recently awarded the University of Alberta Award for Outstanding Mentorship in Undergraduate Research and Creativity. She is passionate about equity and accessibility and uses her position to facilitate access to care, education, and scholarship. Operations Coordinator (University of Alberta) Emily Armstrong  eearmstr@ualberta.ca NEXT OPERATIONS MEMBER PREVIOUS OPERATIONS MEMBER

Alex Baron graduated from the University of Alberta Augustana Campus in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts – English, and then completed a Bachelor of Arts – Communications from the University of Calgary in 2016. In his career, Alex has had the opportunity to work in some truly unique places, allowing him to pursue his two key interests – creating memorable guest experiences and telling great stories. This includes working at the Walt Disney World Resort, Heritage Park Historical Village, and the University of Calgary. His interests outside of work include travel and photography. Communications Advisor Alex Baron  ambaron@ucalgary.ca NEXT OPERATIONS MEMBER PREVIOUS OPERATIONS MEMBER

THEME # The Title Goes Here Here is two lines for your subtitle if you have one on your file Lead Co-lead Name Surname Team Member INNOVATION STAGE Name of the stage Health Innovation Focus What is it What is it Population and Setting What is it Technology and Intervention What is it What is it BENEFITS For Users For parents, NeoApp offers personalized guidance and support, increasing confidence and reducing anxiety. The app empowers parents with knowledge specific to their baby’s needs, helping them monitor recovery, track milestones, and recognize signs of concern without relying on generic information or internet searches. By connecting with a community of parents facing similar challenges, they feel less isolated. The clear recovery pathway and milestones NeoApp offers make the transition from hospital to home smoother, providing peace of mind. For The System For parents, NeoApp offers personalized guidance and support, increasing confidence and reducing anxiety. The app empowers parents with knowledge specific to their baby’s needs, helping them monitor recovery, track milestones, and recognize signs of concern without relying on generic information or internet searches. By connecting with a community of parents facing similar challenges, they feel less isolated. The clear recovery pathway and milestones NeoApp offers make the transition from hospital to home smoother, providing peace of mind. Project Theme Information Current State OVERVIEW What Is The Innovation OVERVIEW NeoApp is an innovative digital health solution, grounded in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) principles, created to guide parents through the complex journey of post-surgical recovery for NICU infants. It is the first ERAS-focused platform designed for neonatal populations and their parents at home, providing personalized support and education tailored to each baby’s surgical background, development stage, and ongoing health needs. INTENDED USERS How It Works OVERVIEW Other Known Use Cases OVERVIEW Project Theme Information Current State Partnerships with Xsensor and Baxter are undergoing to evaluate the impact of eHealth tools on patient outcomes. The specific focus will be on two products: 1) Xsensor’s ForeSite® Intelligent Surface, an artificial intelligence-powered continuous skin monitoring... What is the Innovation Partnerships with Xsensor and Baxter are undergoing to evaluate the impact of eHealth tools on patient outcomes. The specific focus will be on two products: 1) Xsensor’s ForeSite® Intelligent Surface, an artificial intelligence-powered continuous skin monitoring... Other Known Use Cases Partnerships with Xsensor and Baxter are undergoing to evaluate the impact of eHealth tools on patient outcomes. The specific focus will be on two products: 1) Xsensor’s ForeSite® Intelligent Surface, an artificial intelligence-powered continuous skin monitoring... How it Works Partnerships with Xsensor and Baxter are undergoing to evaluate the impact of eHealth tools on patient outcomes. The specific focus will be on two products: 1) Xsensor’s ForeSite® Intelligent Surface, an artificial intelligence-powered continuous skin monitoring... Get Involved Add a Title Add a Title Connect via email: Email: Discover More: here Previous Item Next Item