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At the heart of NLHS, the Living Lab powers bold, patient-centered, and value-driven healthcare innovation.<\/h2>\n

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Transforming healthcare systems in Newfoundland and Labrador<\/h3>\n

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services<\/a> (NLHS) is the sole health authority in the province, delivering comprehensive healthcare services to over 510,550 residents in both urban and rural regions.<\/p>\n

With approximately 22,174 employees, 1,165 physicians, and 1,844 volunteers, NLHS offers a vast range of healthcare services that span the continuum of care, from acute and emergency care to community-based, long-term care, and tertiary care.<\/p>\n

The organisation provides primary and secondary care, surgical services, mental health and addiction programs, rehabilitation, and speciality services like nephrology and oncology. Focusing on addressing the diverse needs of its population, NLHS supports individuals across all life stages\u2014from prenatal and paediatric care to senior and palliative care. These services are delivered through a network of hospitals, clinics, and community programmes across Newfoundland and Labrador, ensuring accessible, patient-centered care for all\u200b.<\/p>\n

As the largest integrated health organisation in the region, NLHS combines compassionate care with transformative innovation, positioning Newfoundland and Labrador as a leader in patient-centred healthcare and medical technology development.<\/p>\n

NLHS aims to improve health outcomes through an innovative, integrated, and sustainable health system.<\/p>\n

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Guided by its vision, \u2018Health and Well-Being. Every Person\u2019<\/a>. In every community, the organisation fosters excellence through its core values of Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE).<\/p>\n

A living lab for cutting-edge HealthTech solutions<\/h3>\n

Since its launch, the NLHS Living Lab has emerged as a transformative initiative that positions Newfoundland and Labrador as a uniquely accessible and structured testbed for healthcare innovation.<\/p>\n

This real-world testbed enables local, national, and international partners to develop, test, and commercialise HealthTech solutions that deliver value to clinicians, patients, and stakeholders across the healthcare and technology ecosystem.<\/p>\n

The Living Lab offers a rare and integrated environment within a full-spectrum healthcare system, setting NLHS apart from traditional HealthTech incubators and accelerators. It allows innovators to:<\/p>\n