HGMH joining regional electronic medical record - things are about to get Epic

Alexandria, Ontario – Patients throughout Eastern Ontario will soon be able to navigate the health-care system more effectively as six hospitals are joining the Atlas Alliance’s digital health records system.

The Atlas Alliance will include a network of 16 health-care organizations spanning our region and beyond (joining partners are in bold):

·       Arnprior Regional Health

·       Deep River & District Health

·       Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital

·       Group Health Centre (Sault Ste. Marie)

·       Hawkesbury District General Hospital

·       Kemptville District Hospital

·       Hôpital Montfort

·       Pembroke Regional Hospital

·       Queensway Carleton Hospital

·       Renfrew Victoria Hospital

·       Francis Memorial Hospital

·       The Ottawa Hospital

·       The Ottawa Hospital Academic Family Health Team

·       The Royal (Ottawa and Brockville campuses)

·       The University of Ottawa Heart Institute

·       Winchester District Memorial Hospital

Once these additional hospitals are on boarded, by fall 2026, patients and health-care providers at any of the 16partner organizations will have access to the health records they need with just a few clicks. This enables them all to securely store, access and share patient health information, allowing for more seamless patient care throughout the community. Patients visiting these providers will also be able to access their own health records through the MyChart patient portal.

Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital (HGMH) officially launched its work on this initiative on April 3^rd, following the official launch of the full partnership on April 2^nd.

“This integration marks a significant step forward in our commitment to enhancing patient care through digital innovation,” said Robert Alldred-Hughes, President & CEO of Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital. “With a unified digital health records system, our patients will experience more coordinated care, and our health-care teams will have instant access to the critical information they need to make informed decisions”

By connecting more hospitals and health-care partners through a single digital health records system, hosted through Epic, the Atlas Alliance continues working to improve patient care through strong partnerships and collaboration, contributing to a more efficient, patient-centered health system.

The principles of privacy and confidentiality will be strictly adhered to by all Atlas Alliance partner hospitals.

ABOUT HÔPITAL GLENGARRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital (HGMH) has been established in Alexandria, Ontario, since 1965. HGMH provides acute care, 24-hour emergency services, outpatient services and rehabilitation to over 41,000 residents every year. Our team includes over 180 staff members, 50 Medical Staff members and100 volunteers who all take pride in bringing quality health care to our local Eastern Ontario community.

For more information and media interviews:
Contact person: Robert Alldred-Hughes, President & CEO 613.525.2222 x4104