Our Podcast Series: The HQ

In recognition of Mental Health Week 2023, we are excited to re-release one of our most popular episodes, where we dive into the pressing healthcare human resource crisis in Canada and its impact on the well-being of healthcare professionals. In this episode, we are joined by two experts who contributed to a report published by […]

On Episode 32 of The HQ Podcast, we’re pleased to be joined by Dr. Christopher McCabe, Professor of Health Economics at Queens University in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and renowned health economics leader. During our conversation, we discuss the notion of “value” as it relates to healthcare (what it is, why it’s important, how we measure […]

  Welcome to Episode 31 of The HQ Podcast! We’re excited to have Heather Keller, Schlegel Research Chair in Nutrition & Aging at the Schlegel-UW Research Institute of Aging, and professor at the University of Waterloo, join us for a special #NutritionMonth discussion about food and the importance of thinking beyond nutrition when it comes […]

  In Episode 30 of The HQ Podcast, Dr. Tim Willett, President & CEO of Simulation Canada, joins us to discuss the role of simulation in addressing critical healthcare human resource challenges. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Willett shares how simulation can improve the supply of healthcare professionals, prepare new hires for their roles, and support […]

Part 1 & 2 Available Now! In this special two-part episode of The HQ podcast, we examine the state of our health human resource (HHR) data and information and explore how our HHR data is being collected and used by our healthcare and system leaders across Canada to make decisions about our health workforce and […]

In episode 27 of The HQ podcast, and in the aftermath of the highly anticipated health summit that was held on February 8th in Ottawa, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Gardam, a veteran of healthcare systems in three Canadian provinces and the Chair of the HealthCareCAN Board of Directors, to discuss his views on not […]

  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 […]