Our Podcast Series: The HQ

Welcome to Episode 43 of The HQ. In this heartening episode, we are joined by Zofia Dove, a seasoned expert in Geriatric and Palliative Care with over 30 years of international healthcare experience. Through her best-selling book “Unexpected Gifts” and numerous speaking engagements, Zofia emphasizes the importance of compassionate communication, especially in caring for those […]

In Episode 42 of The HQ podcast, we are joined by Kevin Hayes, Senior Advisor, Clinical Ethics at the University Integrated Health and Social Services Centre for West-Central Montreal. What happens when healthcare professionals step into someone else’s home? During our conversation, we explore the concept of “home” and the ethical complexities of providing services […]

For Episode 41 of The HQ Podcast, we have the privilege of welcoming Kathleen Ledoux, a distinguished nurse with extensive experience in clinical, leadership, and academic roles, to engage in a discussion on compassion in healthcare. Kathleen, who has published both research and commentary on compassion, explores with us what it is to be compassionate, […]

  Welcome to episode 40 of The HQ Podcast! In this episode, we continue our special series exploring the critical and compelling issues equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in healthcare. Our conversation moves beyond the need for these principles; it focuses on the actionable steps organizations can take to enable genuine culture change. As previous […]

In Episode 39 of The HQ podcast, we dive into a vital discussion on “Just Culture” with David Marx, the celebrated thought leader who is considered by many to be the “father of just culture” in contemporary healthcare. Together, we unravel the intricacies of Just Culture—what it is, why it is critical in high-consequence industries […]

In Episode 38 of The HQ podcast, we have the honour of engaging with Stephanie Nixon, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Director of the School of Rehabilitation Therapy at Queen’s University. Throughout our conversation, Stephanie expertly guides us through the complexities of privilege and allyship shedding light on their significance and their […]

In this thought-provoking episode of The HQ podcast, we examine the crucial relationship between healthcare and the environment. Canada’s healthcare system stands as one of the largest energy consumers, purchasers of goods, and employers, giving it a significant role in both the environmental challenges we face and influencing the potential solutions we can embrace. In […]

In episode 36 of The HQ podcast, Jeffrey Moat, CEO of Pallium Canada, joins us for a candid and thought-provoking conversation about palliative care. Throughout our conversation, we discuss palliative care’s “brand problem”, how palliative care and those who provide it have been affected by the pandemic, and how the palliative care approach, one of […]

In episode 35 of The HQ Podcast, we delve into the crucial relationship between health research and citizens (e.g. patients and families) who partner in this critical work. We explore the invaluable insights and contributions that “patient partners” bring to the table and how their involvement shapes the health research and many other healthcare decisions […]

Join us for episode 34 of The HQ podcast, as we welcome two esteemed health leaders, Vesna Kos, Senior Advisor, and Stevie Colvin, Manager of Organizational Development, from Alberta Health Services’ Talent Management Strategies department. Together, we delve into the crucial role that coaching plays in the organizational development of AHS, exploring the relationship between […]