New AI tool to speed up blood work in Shawville Hospital lab
November 17, 2025
There’s a new tool in place at the Pontiac Hospital that uses artificial intelligence to speed up blood sample analysis, thanks to more than $60,000
There’s a new tool in place at the Pontiac Hospital that uses artificial intelligence to speed up blood sample analysis, thanks to more than $60,000
This story was written by Trevor Greenway, editor at The Low Down newspaper, where it was originally published. We have republished it with permission as
Over the weekend, it was reported that three department heads with the regional health authority CISSSO had stepped down in response to Bill 2, the
Local health officials have announced the latest recipients of the MacLachlan Family Bursaries, which go to young people studying to work in Pontiac’s health care
On Oct. 22, THE EQUITY hosted a livestreamed conversation with the candidates running to be MRC Pontiac’s next warden. Candidates were asked eight questions –
At the reception that followed Sunday’s unveiling of the newly named hospital wing, dozens of Dr. Potvin’s friends and family gathered to tell stories and
These interviews are part of a series THE EQUITY is publishing with candidates in all 12 mayoral races ahead of the election. Thorne interviews were
On Oct. 21, the local user committee for the regional health care network met at the CLSC in Shawville for its second annual general meeting
The kitchen of Bryson’s Immaculate Conception Church was bustling with activity on Sunday morning as the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) served up their annual harvest
Over the past few weeks, THE EQUITY sat down for video interviews with each of the four candidates hoping to secure your vote for MRC
There’s a new tool in place at the Pontiac Hospital that uses artificial intelligence to speed up blood sample analysis, thanks to more than $60,000 from the Pontiac Community Hospital Foundation (PCHF). A new “CellaVision” brand blood analysis machine was
This story was written by Trevor Greenway, editor at The Low Down newspaper, where it was originally published. We have republished it with permission as the issues in the story impact Pontiac residents as well. A Wakefield doctor says she’s
Over the weekend, it was reported that three department heads with the regional health authority CISSSO had stepped down in response to Bill 2, the controversial healthcare law the CAQ signed into existence on Oct. 24 to overhaul the way
Local health officials have announced the latest recipients of the MacLachlan Family Bursaries, which go to young people studying to work in Pontiac’s health care facilities. The bursary was created in April 2024 through the Pontiac Community Hospital Foundation (PCHF),
On Oct. 22, THE EQUITY hosted a livestreamed conversation with the candidates running to be MRC Pontiac’s next warden. Candidates were asked eight questions – some in French, most in English – that were based on concerns and voting priorities
At the reception that followed Sunday’s unveiling of the newly named hospital wing, dozens of Dr. Potvin’s friends and family gathered to tell stories and reminisce about the mark he left on local health care.
These interviews are part of a series THE EQUITY is publishing with candidates in all 12 mayoral races ahead of the election. Thorne interviews were done by K.C. Jordan. Karen Daly Kelly is originally from Montreal and pursued a career
On Oct. 21, the local user committee for the regional health care network met at the CLSC in Shawville for its second annual general meeting since forming in 2023. The group serves as a liaison between the regional health authority
The kitchen of Bryson’s Immaculate Conception Church was bustling with activity on Sunday morning as the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) served up their annual harvest breakfast to a hungry crowd. The spread featured scrambled eggs, beans, bacon, sausage and pancakes
Over the past few weeks, THE EQUITY sat down for video interviews with each of the four candidates hoping to secure your vote for MRC Pontiac warden. Get to know what they hope to bring to the position.
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