The NexJ eHealth Suite and NexJ Disease Screening supports Saskatchewan’s innovative early detection program for colorectal cancer
Toronto, September 22, 2009 — NexJ Systems Inc., a leading provider of people-centred enterprise
solutions, announced today that they have been selected by the
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency as the technology platform for the new provincial Screening Program for Colorectal Cancer (SPCRC).
The SPCRC is an early detection and prevention program targeted at men and women
in the province between 50-74 years of age. The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency will use
the NexJ Disease Screening application to manage the technical aspects of the screening program, including identifying participants, distributing test kits, and tracking and reporting test results across regions of the province.
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women, after
prostate cancer and breast cancer. The incidence of colorectal cancer in Saskatchewan
has risen nearly 13 per cent in the last 10 years.
NexJ Disease Screening is a new health application that combines the features of several products in the
NexJ eHealth Suite:
NexJ Provider Health Platform,
NexJ Universal
Health Connector, and
NexJ Registry Server.
NexJ Disease Screening seamlessly
integrates with the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency’s existing systems to provide a
comprehensive solution for managing the entire screening process and, if necessary,
coordinating appropriate follow up with patients and providers across the province.
“Early detection is key to preventing colorectal cancer.
NexJ Disease Screening
provided us with the ability to manage a complex, province-wide screening program in a people-centred way,” said Sandra Meeres, Manager SPCRC “With the assistance of NexJ Disease Screening, we can ensure Saskatchewan people have every opportunity for early
diagnosis, prompt treatment and a full recovery from colorectal cancer.”
“NexJ is proud to be contributing to a program that will save lives and improve the
health of numerous Canadians,” says William M. Tatham, Chairman & CEO of NexJ
Systems. “The
NexJ eHealth Suite and
NexJ Disease Screening illustrate how people-centred solutions can help health organizations improve patient outcomes and increase
the quality of care.”
About Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency provides leadership in cancer control by:
- delivering quality cancer treatment for men, women and children
- operating prevention and early detection programs
- conducting innovative research
For more information, visit:
http://www.saskcancer.ca
About NexJ Systems Inc.
NexJ Systems Inc. is a provider of innovative people-centred enterprise solutions.
Targeting enterprise customers with sophisticated customization, integration and
scalability requirements, NexJ Systems’ enterprise application platform offers powerful
solutions for financial services, insurance, and healthcare. Founded in 2003 by former
executives of Janna Systems, NexJ Systems’ management team has a proven track
record of success in supporting large-scale system deployments.
For more information about NexJ Systems call 416-222-5611, e-mail
info@nexj.com, or visit
www.nexj.com.
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