Own Health was established to address a critical gap in Canada’s healthcare system: the urgent need for integrated care solutions in lower limb preservation and vascular health. Initially operating within a provider-centric model tied to physical hospital infrastructure, Own Health faced challenges in reaching patients who required specialized care but could not easily access it due to logistical barriers. The COVID-19 pandemic acted as a pivotal moment, forcing the organization to innovate rapidly. Recognizing the limitations of in-person care, Own Health pivoted to a patient-centric model, leveraging virtual care and telehealth solutions to bring its expertise directly to patients, regardless of their location.

As Own Health expanded from offering manual clinical services to becoming an integrated care company, it proved its value through measurable impacts on patient outcomes and healthcare efficiencies. Collaborating with leading organizations such as Humber River Regional, Mississauga Health, Connected Care Halton Ontario Health Team (OHT), Ontario Health atHome, Muskoka & Area OHT, and others, Own Health delivered remarkable reductions in hospital length of stay, vascular consult wait times, ER admissions, and readmission rates. These early successes demonstrated the transformative power of its approach, solidifying its reputation as a leader in proactive, value-based care.

Building on this foundation, Own Health scaled its operations to integrate advanced technology and data-driven care pathways, ensuring consistent, high-quality outcomes across diverse communities. Today, the company is a trusted partner to government health systems, communities, and insurers, setting a new standard for limb preservation care and delivering cost savings while improving patient lives.

At Own Health, we envision a healthcare system where value-based care transforms the patient experience and redefines success. Our vision is deeply aligned with the principles of the quintuple aim—enhancing patient outcomes, improving the patient and provider experience, reducing healthcare costs, advancing health equity, and supporting provider well-being. We aim to shift the focus from reactive to proactive care, addressing the complex interplay of diabetes, vascular health, and lower limb preservation.

Our mission is to deliver integrated care solutions that empower patients, providers, and communities through personalized care pathways and advanced technology. By addressing the barriers of fragmented systems and inequities in access, we ensure that even underserved populations receive high-quality care. Our strategies are grounded in improving outcomes and reducing the burden on providers, recognizing that better support for healthcare workers translates to better care for patients.

Collaboration is at the heart of our approach. We partner with government health systems, community organizations, and insurers to embed sustainable solutions that enhance efficiency while fostering equity. Every aspect of our mission—from early intervention and prevention of complications to seamless care integration—reflects our commitment to improving the health of populations and the resilience of the healthcare system. Through these efforts, Own Health creates a future where every patient can achieve the best possible outcomes in a system that supports everyone involved.

Canada faces a growing healthcare crisis linked to diabetes, vascular health, and the resulting complications in lower limb preservation. Diabetes affects over 12 million Canadians, either directly or through prediabetic conditions. Among these, nearly 20% develop diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs)—a severe complication that carries devastating consequences. DFUs are responsible for over 7,700 hospitalizations annually for lower limb amputations, with more than 3,000 major amputations performed each year. Beyond the immediate physical and emotional toll on patients, these conditions impose a staggering economic burden on the healthcare system, with diabetes-related amputations alone costing approximately $750 million annually.

The relationship between diabetes, vascular health, and lower limb preservation is both direct and multifaceted. Diabetes often leads to peripheral arterial disease and other vascular complications, which impair circulation and healing. This creates a cascade of issues, from chronic wounds to infections and, ultimately, amputations. Shockingly, the five-year survival rate after a major amputation is just 55%, worse than many cancers. Compounding this issue is a fragmented and inequitable healthcare system, where access to preventative care is often determined by geography, socio-economic status, and ethnicity. Indigenous Canadians, for instance, are up to four times more likely to undergo lower limb amputations compared to other populations.

Venous ulcers further complicate the landscape, affecting approximately 1 in 1,000 Canadians. These wounds are chronic, costly, and frequently recurring, with up to 20% remaining unhealed after 12 months and over 55% relapsing within a year. Together, DFUs and venous ulcers highlight the urgent need for a cohesive, proactive approach to wound care and vascular health.

Own Health addresses these interconnected challenges by providing integrated, value-based solutions that focus on prevention, early intervention, and seamless care pathways. By combining clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology, Own Health not only prevents unnecessary amputations but also alleviates the financial and human toll of these conditions. Through partnerships with provincial health teams and community organizations, Own Health is creating a new standard for vascular care, offering hope and improved outcomes to patients across Canada.