Healthcare Change Makers

Jan 21 2025 94 ep. 31 mins 62
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Intimate and honest conversations with leaders about the joys and challenges of driving change in our complex and demanding healthcare organizations.

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Karen Oldfield: Raise and Develop Those Around You

Jan 21 2025 41 mins  
Karen and her team are full steam ahead with all the initiatives at Nova Scotia Health today. She speaks with pride about their work around improving patient care and much more. One of the initiatives they’re working on includes the West Bedford Transitional Health facility which helps enhance the chances of patients going back home successfully. Another proud initiative includes

Catherine Gaulton: The Magic of the Reciprocal Model

Nov 29 2024 25 mins  
With the insights from 2024 under her belt, Catherine is filled with ideas, hope, and confidence in the magic of the reciprocal model for the upcoming year. One of the initiatives Catherine is looking forward to includes continuing to meet Subscribers where they are across Canada through joining Subscriber forums, conferences, and quality days. Another exciting thing on the horizo

Gail Hunt: Meeting the Needs of the Future

Oct 21 2024 38 mins  
Gail Hunt’s team at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Ontario describe her as being good at breaking down complicated things from a strategic perspective – a quality that helps lead the organization into the next decade. RVH recently announced a new 10-year strategic plan which has been carefully curated to ensure staff and the larger community feel connected, equi

Christine Donaldson: Moving the Needle on Sustainable Procurement

Sep 24 2024 42 mins  
Advocating for change and collaboration in our healthcare supply chain is part of Christine Donaldson’s purpose, this shines through in her leadership approach. Her team’s advocacy work is reflected with action as HealthPRO Canada recently became an Aboriginal Procurement Champion with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB), thus making strides towards a more incl

Dr. Steven Harrison: Redefining Leadership in Seniors’ Care

Aug 27 2024 47 mins  
For this episode of Healthcare Change Makers, we sat down and had a captivating conversation with Dr. Steven Harrison, the CEO of Tri-County Mennonite Homes. Steven has a wealth of experience as a seasoned leader in long-term care. Throughout the episode, you’ll hear all about his insights from working internationally and how this experience has shaped his views about Canada embr

John Yip: Leading with Empathy, Curiosity and Kindness

Jul 25 2024 44 mins  
John Yip and the team at SE Health are growing their social impact by bringing hope and happiness to different segments of society. As SE Health celebrates its 115-year anniversary, they’ve continued to stay true to their long legacy of service through leveraging powerful initiatives such as operating hospices for the homeless, investing in start-ups in the health space, running

Michael Green: Connecting the Digital Dots in the Healthcare System

Jun 20 2024 32 mins  
Michael Green understands that forging relationships with those who support Canada Health Infoway’s mission is crucial to navigating our complex system and accelerating innovation. With this understanding top of mind, Canada Health Infoway works with different systems and stakeholders across the globe to strategize, innovate and advance digital health. “Rather than trying to re

Paris Semansky and Patricia Hoffer: Communications Matters - Engage Early, Engage Often

May 16 2024 59 mins  
Paris Semansky is Director, Communications and Public Affairs at CAMH. This role urges her to wear a variety of hats, including being a brand protector, advocate, and problem-solver. Patricia Hoffer also wears a number of hats while being Chief Communications Officer and Vice President, External Relations at St. Joseph’s Health Care London. She takes pride in leading a diverse an

Dr. Devin Singh: Tackling the Barriers to Efficient Care

Mar 25 2024 44 mins  
Dr. Devin Singh refused to be a bystander when he recognized inefficiencies in health systems, and he jumped into action by co-founding Hero AI – a clinical automation platform which aims to improve patient safety and wait times. Devin fuels Hero AI by tapping into his experiences and expertise as Emergency Physician at The Hospital for Sick Children to recognize the needs of pro

Dominic Giroux: The Power of Connection, Communication and Community

Feb 20 2024 40 mins  
When Dominic Giroux transitioned into the role of President and CEO and Hôpital Montfort, he took a unique and personalized approach. This approach included having 1 on 1’s with a variety of people in the organization to get to know their views and what’s important to them. “You need to get to know your people first and earn their trust, and they will tell you what your prio