MEDEC Launches Transforming Health Through Medical Technology
Olympic Rower and Order of Canada recipient acknowledge the important role medical technology plays in their lives
Ottawa (September 16) - Launched today at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Transforming Health Through Medical Technology is a compilation of stories of Canadian patients and physicians whose lives have been changed for the better thanks to innovative technologies and devices. The stories have been published in a book format and online at www.medec.org/vot.
"Medical technology has revolutionized the way I live my life in dealing with type 1 diabetes over the past fourteen years," said Canadian Olympic rower Chris Jarvis, who spoke at the launch. "The medical technology I'm using now has helped me to compete to become a world champion and changed for the better how I live my life with diabetes."
Also speaking at the event was Dr. Robert Jackson, Order of Canada recipient and worldrenowned orthopaedic surgeon. "Over the past fifty years, there has been a major change in the way orthopaedic surgery has been conducted that wouldn't have been possible without medical technology and the partnership that happened and continues to happen with engineers, electricians, scientists and medical technology companies."
Transforming Health covers 29 stories about medical device technologies relevant to today's most pressing health care issues: Heart Health, Diabetes Care, Musculoskeletal Health, Vision Care, Women's Health, Cancer Diagnostics & Treatment, Patient & Health Care Worker Safety, Medical Imaging, Surgical Intervention and Pain Management. Also included in book is an exclusive section entitled Innovations of the Future illustrating the vast potential that medical technologies will continue to bring to health care into the future.MEDEC is the national industry association representing medical technology companies. Our members are dedicated to serving the healthcare community through the provision of high quality medical products and services that benefit Canadians. MEDEC serves as the primary source for advocacy, information and education for the medical technology industry.
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Contact: Morgan Cates
Communications Specialist, MEDEC
(416) 620-1915 ext. 227