HealthPod:
What is the HealthPod:
What is the HealthPod?
The HealthPod is a self-contained medical clinic equipped with key biometric medical devices that connects users with a healthcare provider remotely to offer accessible and high-quality care and medical expertise only found in a hospital.
The vision of the HealthPod is to bring the hospital to the community.
Currently operational: The HealthPod
Why is the HealthPod Needed?
Many Ontarians struggle to access the care they need and face challenges navigating the healthcare system. In Ontario, 50% of patients wait 40 or more days to see a specialist after a referral from primary care. Additionally, 60% of patients who visit the emergency department could be managed differently with less intensive care if it were available.
The HealthPod has a small footprint and can be conveniently placed anywhere, such as office spaces, community centers or businesses which can reduce unnecessary down time related to addressing health concerns for individuals and the health system.
THP Solutions is looking for ways to tackle the challenges in navigating the system and getting the care in the right place at the right time. We are integrating research, innovation, and clinical expertise to develop, implement, test, and expand innovative solutions to reshape the way we access health care.
How can HealthPod help?
Streamlined access to care offers:
- Timely access to health care services at the time it is needed avoids unnecessary hospital visits and allows care to be provided closer to home or at work.
- Coordinated care is supported with referral to specialist consultations and diagnostic imaging with timely communication with primary care providers.
- Reduced time to diagnosis and intervention by minimizing delays in care.
What Services are offered in the HealthPod?
- Nurse Practitioner: A Nurse Practitioner can assess your concerns and make recommendations directly to your pharmacy for medication prescriptions, refer you to a specialist, or recommend further testing.
- General Internal Medicine (GIM): Access the General Internal Medicine Specialist with a referral from the Nurse Practitioner or your Family Doctor within 3 days to support specialized care.
- HealthPod Access: This virtual medical clinic is equipped with key biometric tools to collect essential information to guide assessment and care. This includes medical grade Health Canada approved devices including to measure your blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, temperature, weight and video-enabled observation. Additional technological features are being explored for future enhancements.
- Mental Health Services: Access a psychotherapist, social worker, or mental health clinician to discuss your concerns in a private and confidential space.
How does the HealthPod work?
Appointment Booking with the Nurse Practitioner:
3 simple steps:
- Book an Appointment: Book online or by emailing at Insight@thp.ca or call 416-521-4095 for an appointment. Your family doctor can also fax a referral to the General Internal Medicine Specialist at 416-521-4140.
- You will receive a confirmation email for the appointment.
- Attend your appointment at your scheduled time and the location.
Appointment Booking with the Specialist:
- Book an Appointment: Your family doctor can fax a referral to the General Internal Medicine Specialist at 416-521-4140. Or call 416-521-4095 for an appointment.
- You will receive a confirmation email for the appointment.
- Attend your appointment at your scheduled time and location
What our Patients say
Enhanced Accessibility and Comfort
“I appreciated having a space to go to take an appointment without the stress and hassle of going to an in-person appointment at the hospital.”
Redefining Patient Experience with Innovative Solution
“I loved not having to go into the hospital. The experience felt very cool and it’s such a unique concept.”