The document summarizes research, innovation, and economic development related to health in Northern Ontario. It discusses the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre, which supports businesses and conducts market development projects. It also outlines initiatives involving geographic information systems (GIS) and health informatics at organizations in Sault Ste. Marie like the Community Geomatics Centre, Group Health Centre, and Algoma Public Health. These initiatives include GIS mapping of issues like mosquito trapping, lead in drinking water, and a C. difficile outbreak at the local hospital. The document concludes by discussing plans to further develop these research platforms and their economic impacts in the region.