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Our story

Technology built with and for northern communities.

Northern Health Innovations Inc. was founded by a practicing physician who saw the inefficiencies health teams face every day. We are dedicated to empowering providers, improving patient outcomes, and strengthening Canada's publicly funded healthcare system through compassionate, interoperable technology.

Our Journey

The Founding

Established to address critical gaps in healthcare technology after years of observing inefficiencies in clinical practice.

2024
Late 2024

Research & Development

Intensive research and development phase, focusing on understanding workflow challenges and technology integration opportunities.

NUCP™ Initial Release

Launched the provisional model of our Norhi Unified Care Platform, featuring AI-assisted documentation, secure messaging, and workflow optimization.

Early 2025
Late 2025

Clinical Implementation

Beginning clinical use with select healthcare partners, gathering real-world feedback to continuously improve our platform.

Our Purpose

Our Mission

  • Transform healthcare with advanced tools that enhance efficiency
  • Enhance patient outcomes through improved care coordination
  • Reduce provider burnout by minimizing administrative burdens
  • Support Canada's publicly funded healthcare system

Our Vision

To create seamless, technology-enabled healthcare systems that support providers and improve patient care through innovation, automation, and secure interoperability.

Our Values

  • Innovation: Leveraging technology to improve healthcare outcomes
  • Collaboration: Working alongside healthcare professionals
  • Efficiency: Reducing administrative burdens
  • Security: Ensuring data privacy and strong cybersecurity

Leadership

Dr. Victor Vien
Founder & CEO

Dr. Victor Vien, MD, FRCPC

An academic psychiatrist and assistant professor at the University of Toronto prior to founding Norhi. Dr. Vien brings expertise in telehealth, Indigenous mental health, and medical education to our organization. With a passion for innovation in healthcare, he leads the development of advanced digital solutions that enhance provider efficiency and improve patient care.

Strong understanding of open source software and Linux systems

Unique perspective as a Métis individual

Experience working in underserved healthcare areas

Committed to addressing health disparities

Our Approach

We are excited to announce the provisional release of our care platform, with testing and refinement continuing through 2025. The Norhi Unified Care Platform (NUCP) delivers:

  • Automation of routine administrative tasks
  • Seamless care coordination between providers
  • Improved documentation efficiency with AI assistance
  • Interoperable health records for continuity of care
  • Robust security standards compliant with Canadian legislation

As we build on our progress, we're excited to share further updates and anticipate expanded use through 2026.

Join us in transforming healthcare

Whether you are exploring a partnership, ready to pilot NUCP™, or want to share your vision for connected care, we would love to connect.