Healthcare Change Makers Podcast

As a young healthcare leader governing during a time of huge change and upheaval, Emily Gruenwoldt Carkner has learned to stay humble and “lean in like never before” to mentors, family and her network.

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Today, Ellen Gardner and Philip De Souza, Communications and Marketing at HIROC, speak with Emily Gruenwoldt Carkner, President and CEO of Children’s Healthcare Canada.

Dr. Leduc makes sure that staff and the Montfort community are aware of the hospital’s noble history and stays focussed on its crucial role serving the healthcare needs of the Francophone community, “Avec vous et pour vous – with you and for you.”

This episode was recorded on August 10, 2020.

For this small but mighty team, supporting one of the largest academic research centres in the country comes with a great sense of pride.

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Welcome to From the Frontlines, a special Healthcare Change Makers mini-series. Healthcare providers and support staff have been on the frontlines, fighting for Canadians since the start of this pandemic. In this series we’re handing the microphone over to some of those amazing individuals.  

Through her work as a midwife, an educator, and an advocate, Claire pushes for safe and accessible healthcare – keeping the patient and their family at the centre. 

Lori Zillman explains why her communicable disease team at Alberta Health Services’ South Zone is the epitome of strength and compassion during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In these fast and furious times of change, Leslie Motz has built a team at Lakeridge Health that puts patients and staff first, while never losing sight of their self-care needs. 

Despite the challenges of adapting to an evolving crisis, Krystal Mack and the team at Providence Manor in Kingston have truly shown up for the residents in their care.

As she reflects on her career motivations, Juggy Sihota continues to be inspired by meaningful work, being part of strong teams, and her drive – instilled by family – to mentor others and give back to the community. 

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Today, Ellen Gardner and Philip De Souza, Director of Communications and Marketing at HIROC, speak with Juggy Sihota who leads the national strategy, execution and operation of the Consumer Health Business for TELUS.  

For Andrée Robichaud, President and CEO of Central Health, being a leader in healthcare means being able to explain your decisions to staff and to the community around you – accountability and transparency are essential.

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Today, your host Ellen Gardner and HIROC’s Philip De Souza speak with Andrée Robichaud, President and CEO of Central Health in Newfoundland.

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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre President and CEO Dr. Andy Smith always reminds his staff that they should never forget why they went into healthcare in the first place and that it’s important to take care of yourself but also lift up the person beside you. That’s what makes the magic happen.