The Virtual Health Hub: Bridging the Gap and Transforming the Future of Healthcare Delivery
How can virtual care, when grounded in local partnerships and cultural safety, transform access in rural, remote and Indigenous communities? Brought to you by the HIMSS Virtual Care Community, this look at the Virtual Health Hub in Saskatchewan, Canada, its mission and its methodology is a model for the future of health care delivery regionally, nationally and globally.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the Virtual Health Hub and how it is deploying sustainable digital health care solutions in indigenous and remote communities.
- Explore the challenges and barriers of implementing digital solutions in underserved communities.
- Discuss how emerging technologies such as AI, robotics and advanced virtual care tools can aid in the future of healthcare delivery.
Speakers:
- Dr. Ivar Mendez. Director, Virtual Health Hub
- Sara Webster (Moderator), Senior Consultant, Virtual Health
Alberta Health Services
Filmed on 20 November 2025
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