The Quebec government says designation recognizes the hospital's expertise within the healthcare network and will enable it to have access to additional funding for research, innovation and education.
Isabella Anderberg, a psychologist researching digital dieting behaviour at Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia, said calorie tracking can reinforce behaviours associated with body dysmorphia and disordered eating.
The province has issued a Request for Proposals seeking vendors to provide virtual care services for patients who do not have a regular family physician, nurse practitioner or primary care team.
Founded by pharmacist Tony Lee, AidRx connects patients with pharmacists for medication management between clinic visits, using AI to reduce paperwork.