The Research and Evaluation Department carries out applied health research that is relevant to health policy decision making by government, healthcare managers, and program planners. The research also provides information to clinicians and the public to assist them in their decision making. Staff prepare reports at the request of government, Regional Health Authorities, as well as for academic and private interests.

Research & Evaluation staff are trained in community health and epidemiological research methods, including quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques. They use provincial databases maintained by the Centre to produce information in a broad range of health areas.

The Research and Evaluation Department also has expertise in evaluating e-health systems and supports the development of a provincial EHR through the study of patient and system benefits of EHR initiatives.