Patient partnership and patient leadership are core to health system transformation. We explore strategies and models for meaningful collaborations with patients, the impacts of patient leadership, and the journeys of two remarkable leaders in this space.

Guests:

Adrienne Zarem, patient partner, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Accreditation Canada, Healthcare Excellence Canada

Alies Maybee, patient partner, co-founder, Patient Advisors Network (PAN)

Learn More:

Patient Advisors Network (PAN)

EMPaCT at Women's College Hospital

Essential Together - Healthcare Excellence Canada

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

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Innovation is more than technology - it's a culture, a commitment, and a leadership style. Learn how to foster safe environments for big ideas, how to leverage creative partnerships, and what innovative initiatives are underway at two Canadian health care organizations.

Guests:

Jennifer Urosevic, President and CEO, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada

Dr. Gillian Strudwick, Chief Clinical Informatics Officer and Senior Scientist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Learn more:

CAMH's new Temerty Discovery Centre

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada Eye Health Screening Initiative

HLTH Foundation Techquity for Health Coalition Case Study Competition

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00:00 Introduction to Digital Health in Canada

01:07 Introducing Our Guests: Dr. Gillian Strudwick and Jennifer Urosevic

01:28 Gillian Strudwick's Journey and Work

03:00 Jennifer Urosevic's Journey and Work

04:08 Personal Stories and Career Pivots

09:27 Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada's Techquity Award

14:09 CAMH's New Discovery Centre

17:09 Mentorship and Fostering Innovation

27:09 Community and Co-Design in Healthcare

33:29 Advice for Early Career Professionals

35:43 Closing Thoughts

38:18 Host Reflections

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The impact of AI has accelerated across sectors, and health care is no exception. In our debut episode, explore leadership in the age of AI, implications for health systems and users, and the potential that AI may bring to transforming health.

Guests:

Tim Murphy, Vice President, Health, Alberta Innovates

Dr. Mohamed Alarakhia, CEO, eHealth Centre of Excellence

Learn more:

Alberta Innovates: Enabling Better Health through Artificial Intelligence

eCE Automates

St. Michael's CHARTWATCH

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Welcome to Digital Health in Canada—the Digital Health Canada Podcast, where care meets connection, innovation meets inspiration, and impact meets empowerment.

New episodes every month, visit digitalhealthcanada.com for more.