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October 16, 2025

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Cyber Alert: F5 Security Incident and BIG-IP Exfiltration

This alert is intended to raise awareness about a recently-reported F5 security incident, its potential impact on certain F5 systems, and the measures that can be taken to reduce exposure.

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June 05, 2025

HIROC Conference 2025: AI in Healthcare

Part three of our conference recap series focuses on key considerations for safely adopting AI at your healthcare organization.

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May 28, 2025

HIROC Conference 2025: Safety Grants Supporting Innovation

Part two of our conference recap series features two Subscribers sharing how their safety innovations were supported by HIROC's Safety Grants Program.

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May 23, 2025

HIROC Conference 2025: Improving Resilience with Board Leadership and Cyber Security

Part one of our conference recap series covers challenges and opportunities in healthcare, emerging trends, and preparing for a cyber breach.

May 21, 2025

You Don’t Want to Learn About a Fire in a Fire

Top healthcare fire safety takeaways from a recent NL Health Services and HIROC webinar.

May 20, 2025

Everything You Need to Know About the HIROC Risk Management Residency Program

HIROC will be accepting applications for the 2025/26 RMRP from May 20 until July 11.

May 16, 2025

HHS Sepsis Rates Down, Patient Safety Up

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) has made a major improvement in preventing sepsis.

May 08, 2025

Introducing HIROC’s Collaborate Safety Grant!

As HIROC’s Safety Grants Program continues to grow, we are making a few changes. Learn more about our new grant and what's to come for the program.

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May 06, 2025

HIROC Works for You: How We’re Serving Subscribers into 2025

CEO Catherine Gaulton and Board Chair Dr. David Pichora shared our guiding principles and commitment to the healthcare community at HIROC's AGM & Conference.

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April 07, 2025

Sharing and Scaling: Safety in Action

HIROC Subscribers in the Spotlight at the 2025 International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care

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March 21, 2025

Cyber Alert – Social Engineering and Phishing Attack Leading to Fraud

It is increasingly difficult for users to identify phishing emails. HIROC makes several recommendations regarding increasing education and tightening controls.

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