The last two years have been exceptionally tumultuous as we navigated a global pandemic. Now that we are approaching the light at the end of the tunnel, we are reminded of the myriad ways our health and wellness impact us every day. This opportunity for reflection has taught us important lessons that will alter how we approach our personal health... Read More
Truth and Reconciliation—an ongoing journey at Carebook
Our head office in Montréal, originally named Tiohtià:ke (the place where nations and rivers unite and divide), is located on the unceded Indigenous lands of the Kanien’kehá:ka/Mohawk Nation. Kanien’kehá:ka is known as a gathering place for many First Nations, and we recognize the Kanien’kehá:ka as custodians of the lands and waters on which we live and work. Our Kelowna office... Read More
Carebook’s Digital Health Solution Takes on the Challenge of Consolidated Vaccination Records Storage
“Today we move, travel, and change health care providers more than we did in previous generations. Finding old immunization information can be difficult and time-consuming. Therefore, it is critical that you keep an accurate and up-to-date record of the vaccinations you have received. Keeping an immunization record and storing it with other important documents (or in a safe place) will... Read More
Carebook’s Movement Moments
How Carebook’s people-centric model has impacted company culture during the pandemic. “I used to mindlessly move as part of my workday in the office. I’d bike to and from work; I’d get up from my desk to walk for meetings, I’d go outside with colleagues to walk during lunch. Now I’m a potato. My watch has to remind me to... Read More
Digital Pharmacy—Why Design Thinking matters for engagement and innovation
"Creating a digital pharmacy solution with a strong foundation of user insights is critical if you want to build trust and engagement. This is why we regularly test our information architecture, flows, and new concept ideas to make sure real people are truly at the center of the solution." —Andree Laroche, Lead Designer, Carebook. The foundations of Design Thinking, gaining... Read More
Trust and the Impact of AI on Healthcare—Live from CES
We just listened to a great session at CES on how AI requires the trust of people to realize its full potential. Speakers Pat Baird, Sr. Regulatory Specialist-Philips; Christina Silcox, Policy Fellow, Digital Health at Duke-Margolis Centre for Health Policy, and Jesse Ehrenfeld, Chair, Board of Trustees, American Medical Association; all noted the critical importance of excellent transparency, design, and... Read More
Fitness trackers
With the landscape of technology evolving every day, it’s no surprise how much it’s been incorporated into every aspect of our lives. Got health goals? With fitness trackers, you can store, track and analyze data related to your activity patterns. The benefit of seeing data and activity trends can be highly motivating—and can help you attach some rewards to those NSVs... Read More
Carebook named one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers
Putting people first is in Carebook's DNA, an approach that continues to drive its employee initiatives during these difficult times. MONTREAL, June 5, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Carebook has once again set itself apart by being named one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc, mere months after being recognized as one of Montreal's Top Employers earlier this year. "It's incredibly... Read More
Stay connected at home
We're navigating a changing reality of physical distancing and adapting to new routines. It can be challenging and overwhelming! But we're humans. And even when we physically distance, we need to stay connected. Even though you may be physically surrounded by your immediate family, you may not feel connected. But it's important you connect, find ways to feel good about... Read More
Stay connected to others—Connection is good for our health
As you adjust to the physically-distanced situation, it's important to recognize the power and benefits of your connections—connections with people you might live with, and also connections outside your house. Connection is good for your health Stress, anxiety, and depression are health risks associated with social isolation, but staying connected—within the boundaries allowed right now—can help us stay healthy (1).... Read More