A new learning centre at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) will be a bridge that brings innovation into the healthcare system.
The doors to the Jim Pattison Centre for Health Systems Learning + Innovation were opened during a media event at KGH on Monday, June 9.
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In November 2023, the Jim Pattison Foundation donated $5 million to get the centre started.
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The centre is the first of its kind with a focus on rural, remote, Indigenous, and community healthcare. It will primarily be a virtual network connecting innovators, clinical teams, researchers, patients, families, students, partners and investors.
