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 Ellen Gardner and Philip De Souza, with hosting support and marketing by Michelle Holden, Marc Aiello and the entire Communications and Marketing Team at HIROC. The show is produced by Podfly Productions.

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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.

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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.

Carol Couchie and Elvira Truglia: Sowing the Seeds of Healthy Relationships

(Access show transcript) Carol and Elvira are on a joint mission with the Canadian Association of Midwives to build capacity on addressing family violence in midwifery practice.

Dr. Jackie Schleifer Taylor: Being True to Oneself and the Path of Authentic Leadership

(Access show transcript) London Health Sciences Centre’s (LHSC) Dr. Jackie Schleifer Taylor shares her key leadership insights, lessons for leading by example and community building in healthcare.

Sonia Hsiung and Natasha Beaudin: How Connection and Belonging Can Change the Culture of Our Health System

(Access show transcript) Sonia and Natasha are two change makers, who join us to share the success of a recent social prescribing initiative through the Alliance for Healthier Communities.

Dr. Glaucomflecken: The Importance of Sharing a Laugh

(Access show transcript) From Ophthalmologist by day to TikTok star by night, Dr. Glaucomflecken leaves his mark by making a difference in his patients’ lives and making the internet laugh through comedy skits. He strongly believes in the importance of laughter, especially when facing hardships.

Dr. James Maskalyk: Making the Emergency Department Healthier for Everybody

(Access show transcript) Being an emergency physician and cancer survivor has taught Dr. James Maskalyk the importance of stress management and pursuing a greater well-being. He’s now dedicated to making a difference within medical culture through the role of Wellness Director across several Toronto hospitals.

Denise Lalanne and Carrie Ricker: A Small Change Can Make a Huge Difference

Coming from different career backgrounds, Denise Lalanne and Carrie Ricker bring complementary expertise to IWK Health Centre, working together on the Chez NICU Home initiative. Improving patient care through innovative and strategic solutions has been at the forefront of both of their goals.