The Health Innovation Roundup, sponsored by Health City, is written and published weekly by Taproot Edmonton to bring you the latest news and events in research, technology, companies and people changing health for the better in Edmonton. Sign up to get the full edition delivered directly to your inbox. Use the code HEALTHCITY & you’ll get 10% off the first year. Here are some highlights from this week’s Health Innovation Roundup: Headlines The University Hospital Foundation has raised $511,735 in support of the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute. “These record-breaking donations will directly impact the care patients receive at the Maz by supporting advancement in healthcare technology, techniques, and research,” said UHF president and CEO Dr. Jodi Abbott. Alberta-based Pantala Technologies has developed a telepresence robot to increase access to care and physical activity for care home residents across the province. The robot is programmed to dance, tell jokes, and sing, reported CTV News. A new study that involved U of A researchers has found that wearing face masks during exercise does not affect lung function. According to a new U of A study, some practicing radiation therapists in Canada feel more training is needed to properly care for LGBTQ2SPIA+ cancer patients. AHS said that a new mobile mammography service will be stationed in Evansburg on March 30, 31, and April 1. Residents can book an appointment by calling 1-800-667-0604. The Digital Health Integration Readiness Program (Pre-HaTCH), launched by Health City and Brightsquid, kicked off its first two virtual sessions. Pre-HaTCH aims to prepare small and medium enterprises to reach commercialization of their products. Alberta Innovates has partnered with Calgary-based tech company Headversity to offer a video series on mental health and resilience. Events March 18, 6pm: Researchers at Forefront of Fight against COVID-19 March 19, 8am: Variants, Vaccines and Various Therapeutics: the COVID-19 landscape evolves March 23, 7pm: Science on Tap: Personalized Medicine March 31, Virtual Care in Canada One Year After COVID-19 Sept. 22-24: Inventures 2021 Startup Pitch Event Have a suggestion for a future edition? Send it to hello@taprootedmonton.ca for consideration. Become a “Roundup Cultivator” and sponsor Taproot Edmonton to help them chronicle health innovation in Edmonton. Learn more