BURLINGTON, ON – Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) are celebrating the official launch of Project Harmony, a milestone initiative that will see JBH adopt SJHH’s proven version of Epic’s digital health information system, Dovetale.
This large-scale transformation will transition JBH from a primarily paper-based system to a fully digital platform, improving patient experiences, strengthening collaboration, and enhancing care delivery across the region.
“This brings JBH closer to a future where technology and compassion work hand-in-hand to deliver exceptional care for every person we serve,” said Leslie Motz, Executive Vice-President Clinical and Chief Nursing Executive at Joseph Brant Hospital.
The name Project Harmony, chosen by JBH staff, reflects the blending of tradition with innovation – bringing together JBH’s long history of compassionate patient care in the Burlington community with the power of modern technology, and aligning the expertise and culture of JBH with the established success at SJHH.
Just as individual instruments combine to create a unified sound, this initiative symbolizes our two hospitals working in harmony – connecting clinical experts, standardizing best practices, and advancing quality care for patients across Ontario.
“Through our partnership with Joseph Brant Hospital, we’re transforming how patients experience and engage with their care, “said Brooke Cowell, Executive Vice-President Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. “We will be expanding a digital foundation that puts patients at the centre, supports our clinicians and connects expertise across our region.”
Photo (left to right): Leslie Motz, Executive Vice-President, Clinical and Chief Nursing Executive at Joseph Brant Hospital, Erin Doherty, Clinical Director of Critical Care, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, at the launch of Project Harmony on October 27, 2025.