Healthcare Change Makers Podcast | Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada

Step inside the minds of Canada’s healthcare leaders; welcome to Healthcare Change Makers.

Join us as we talk to leaders about driving change in our complex healthcare organizations. Learn valuable lessons about how to manage the bigger challenges and risks facing organizations today – the implementation of new technology, natural disasters, patient safety, and the big problem of congestion and poor access to care.

Healthcare Change Makers is hosted by the Communications and Marketing Team at HIROC. The show is produced by Podfly Productions.

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Gail Hunt: Meeting the Needs of the Future

(Access show transcript) Gail Hunt prioritizes being approachable and accessible to staff and connecting with the larger healthcare community in her role as President and CEO at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre.

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Christine Donaldson: Moving the Needle on Sustainable Procurement

(Access show transcript) As CEO of HealthPRO Canada, Christine Donaldson taps into her extensive background in pharmacy to be an informed and change-oriented leader.

Dr. Steven Harrison: Redefining Leadership in Seniors’ Care

(Access show transcript) Steven Harrison, CEO of Tri-County Mennonite Homes and Board Chair of AdvantAge Ontario, discusses the importance of embracing global perspectives in Canada, the challenges and opportunities facing his organization, and the value of selfless and vulnerable leadership.

John Yip: Leading with Empathy, Curiosity and Kindness

(Access show transcript) As the President and CEO of SE Health, John Yip taps into his personal values that were instilled by his family from a young age to help navigate his leadership journey.

Michael Green: Connecting the Digital Dots in the Healthcare System

(Access show transcript) Michael Green and his team have much to be proud of during his current tenure as President and CEO at Canada Health Infoway, including introducing an electronic prescribing system, helping family physicians adopt electronic health records, and much more.

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

(Access show transcript) Paris Semansky and Patricia Hoffer are at the helm of Communications at their healthcare organizations, shattering stereotypes about the “why” of their work.

Dr. Devin Singh: Tackling the Barriers to Efficient Care

(Access show transcript) Devin Singh is a multi-faceted entrepreneur and physician who is helping put patient safety and technical innovation at the forefront of care.

Dominic Giroux: The Power of Connection, Communication and Community

(Access show transcript) Dominic Giroux has always been a go-getter, from being elected a school board trustee at only the age of 19, to now President and CEO at Hôpital Montfort.

Dr. Frank Martino: Leading with Passion and Inspiring Positive Change

(Access show transcript) Dr. Frank Martino shares insights into his transformative leadership journey, innovative projects, and culture-building while being at the helm of the William Osler Health System.

Catherine Gaulton: The Power of Human Interaction

(Access show transcript) As 2023 wraps up, our final guest of the year features HIROC CEO, Catherine Gaulton. When reflecting on this past year, the resilience and dedication of the healthcare community helped her recharge and remain optimistic.

Nimira Dhalwani: Staying Connected to What’s Happening on the Ground

(Access show transcript) As Chief Technology Officer for The Hospital for Sick Children, Nimira Dhalwani does not lose sight of what she and her team are trying to achieve. They stay true to their guiding principles when adopting new technologies and place a focus on understanding the needs of patients, families, and staff.