Our Podcast Series: The HQ

  In order to provide comprehensive and effective healthcare to our communities, it is essential to consider both the healthcare industry and the broader realm of health sciences and research. The innovations arising from research in the health and life sciences are critical in improving health outcomes across Canada and addressing global health challenges such […]

The challenges of working in healthcare are well-documented and undeniable. From the emotional and mental demands of caring for patients and their families, to grappling with complex ethical dilemmas, healthcare professionals are constantly exposed to difficult and potentially traumatic situations. The current healthcare crisis in Canada, with increased demands on our health system and a […]

If most people strive to be good and want to do good things, why is it that we have problems like racism, discrimination, and oppression? What are the obstacles that prevent us from being good leaders and fostering equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)? For Part 8 of our series focused on EDI, we are joined […]

What is a land acknowledgement, what is the intended purpose, and why are they important? For Part 7 of our series focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), we are joined by two members of the Saskatchewan Health Authority:  Mike Northcott, Chief Human Resource Officer, and Andre Letendre, Senior Specialist Cultural Health Systems – First […]

  Racism in the Canadian health system is an issue that can no longer be denied or overlooked. For many Canadians – especially for those who are members of a visible minority – systemic racism has been, and continues to be, a barrier to achieving health equity and outcomes for all – and for creating […]

  In Episode 21 of The HQ podcast, we explore the structural barriers that impede the ability of international educated health professionals (IEHPs) to navigate arrival into Canada and find employment in healthcare organizations and explore some of the strategies to improving this. To discuss this topic, we are joined by two members of the […]

  In Episode 20 of The HQ podcast, we are joined by Milena Braticevic, Founder of Nondual Perspectives, to discuss the concept and need for mental resilience and psychological safety in healthcare. Throughout our conversation, Milena provides insight into how those in healthcare who are dealing with exhaustion, which is significantly contributing to our health […]

  In Episode 19 of The HQ podcast, we are joined by Neil Pretty, CEO and Co-Founder of Aristotle Performance. During our conversation, we discuss how leadership has changed since the onset of the pandemic and how, as a result of the pandemic, some leaders adopted a command-and-control style of leadership. We address important questions […]

  Laura Salmon, Director of First Nations Health Programs at the Yukon Hospital Corporation, joins us on Episode 18 of The HQ podcast as we continue our series on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Laura shares the innovative strategies that are being used in the Yukon to help increase Indigenous and First Nations representation in […]

  In Episode 17 of The HQ podcast, we are joined by Dr. Bill Howatt – Behavioural Scientist, Founder and CEO of Howatt HR. During our conversation, we explore equity, diversity and inclusion in the context of neurodiversity, as well as learn and understand how our health system currently supports – and how it can […]