Oromocto residents could see earlier lung cancer diagnoses at Oromocto Public Hospital after Horizon Health Network announced on Dec. 16, 2024, a partnership with global firm Qure.ai to add artificial intelligence tools to routine chest X‑rays and CT scans across New Brunswick.
The AI software — qXR‑LN for X‑ray nodule detection, qCT‑Quant for CT analysis and qTrack for patient tracking and management — sits atop existing imaging systems (PACS) to flag suspicious nodules on scans ordered for any reason. Oromocto Public Hospital, which expanded patient self‑booking for X‑rays as part of Horizon’s rollout in March 2024, is among the Horizon facilities being highlighted as a focus for the province‑wide deployment ahead of New Brunswick’s planned 2025 lung cancer screening program.
“By integrating AI technology that works seamlessly with our existing infrastructure, we’re empowering our clinicians with enhanced decision‑support tools that can help identify potential concerns earlier,” said Zach Kilburn, Chief Digital Officer at Horizon Health Network, in Horizon’s news release. Jim Mercadante, Chief Commercial Officer at Qure.ai, said the tools can identify small nodules on routine scans that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Horizon’s announcement says the AI‑powered solution will enhance the health authority’s capacity to analyze chest imaging and support clinicians in managing increased volumes while maintaining high‑quality care. Oromocto Public Hospital serves CFB Gagetown and its surrounding military community, and Horizon and Qure.ai say communities that rely on OPH for diagnostic imaging could benefit from earlier detection and clearer tracking of suspicious findings.
