Forest Devices, can detect LVO stokes with an accuracy rate of more than 80%, significantly better than current diagnostic tools. The EEG device is designed to be used by emergency medical services on route to hospital, meaning that patients can be directed to one of the province's comprehensive stroke centres and receive life-saving care as quickly as possible. Forest Devices, founded in Pennsylvania, is currently collaborating with Alberta Health Services to accelerate the development and deployment of the technology. How Alberta Innovates supports this project: $300,000 for a feasibility study of the Alphastroke device in a real-world setting to assess its integration with EMS daily operations and performance in the field, and to evaluate its diagnostic accuracy and impacts to patient and system-level outcomes. Partners: Forest Devices, Alberta Health Services, University of Calgary, Institute of Health Economics Training medical professionals In the world of medical training, nothing beats hands-on experience. It's why clinical placements are such a key part of how we educate nurses and doctors. However, the transition from classroom to clinical setting can be a challenge. Virtual reality applications are helping to bridge the gap, allowing future medical professionals to work through simulated, real-world experiences. ICOM Productions and Bow Valley College are collaborating to create a Virtual Reality Focused Assessment (VRFA) Tool, which allows nursing students to conduct assessments on patients with various medical conditions they may encounter in their clinical placements. The VFRA is able to track the steps the students take during the assessment process and grade their performance, preparing them for work in real laboratory settings. How Alberta Innovates supports this project: $250,000 to develop multiple scenarios for the VRFA platform, test and validate the scenarios in a real-world setting, and commercialize the platform within Alberta and beyond. Partners: ICOM Productions and Bow Valley College Supporting mental health Digital health has come to the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many Albertans opt for telemedicine health appointments rather than visiting the doctor's office in person. But supporting Albertans' mental health during the ongoing stress of the pandemic is also a priority, so Alberta Health Services collaborated with Togetherall to provide Albertans ages 16+ access to a digital, peer-to-peer support community. Moderated by clinical counsellors and trained helpers, Togetherall provides a platform for Albertans to connect, as well as an access point for self-guided resources including assessments, courses, self-help journaling and goal-setting tools. How Alberta Innovates supports this project: The A pRoject Ethics Community Consensus Initiative (ARECCI) review process through Alberta Innovates provided relevant feedback and suggestions to strengthen the Togetherall evaluation project and overall improvement of our project's ethical soundness. Partners: Togetherall and Government of Alberta **Update** The AHS contract with Togetherall ended November 19, 2022. Platform users will no longer have free access through AHS. Albertans can continue to receive virtual mental health support, at www.ahs.ca/virtualmentalhealth or www.ahs.ca/helpintoughtimes. Resources and services, such as Text4Hope or courses like AHS' free virtual stress management workshops or online Wellness Exchange are available. To speak to a mental health professional, Albertans are encouraged to reach out to the Mental Health Helpline at 1-877-303-2642 or the Addiction line at 1-866-332-2322. Trained staff are available 24/7. Related Programs Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) Current Accelerating Innovations into CarE (AICE) Projects eXtended Reality Health Economic Acceleration and Development (xR HEAD) Program ImplementAB.digH A pRoject Ethics Community Consensus Initiative (ARECCI)