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The power of possibility – and hope – for people with mental illness and substance use issue

As I reflect on my first two years as President and CEO at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, I am struck by the transformative power of possibility – and hope. Keeping pace with increased need demand for mental health, addiction and geriatric care in...

At the coalface of a demographic crisis: Leading healthcare transformation at North York General

In my over 20 years as an Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon at North York General (NYGH) I have witnessed firsthand the evolving landscape of health care.  From local communities to remote regions in Northern Canada and across the globe, these experiences have shaped my...

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Caring for the people who care for our patients

As we begin a New Year, I reflect upon the exceptional dedication of staff,...

Improving lives by advancing understanding of mental health and addiction

As the world grappled with the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, another...

Culture of innovation – key to advancing an organization’s vision

By Dr. Frank Martino Hospitals across Ontario, and indeed across Canada, have proven themselves to...

A year of remarkable achievements

What an incredible year it’s been since I became President and CEO of Waypoint...

My social work background serves me well as hospital CEO

I didn’t realize the extent of my privilege until I looked back and traced...

Are we ready for the tsunami of aging patients in the health care system?

By: Roy Butler, PhD For decades we have been preparing for the wave of aging...

Lessons Learned: Can the COVID-19 pandemic help bring fragmented health systems together?

By Cynthia Davis COVID-19 and the current waves of seasonal flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)...

New hospital harm numbers spur renewed call to action on safety conversations

By Jennifer Zelmer New data just released by the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI)...

Expanding mental health services for families, children and youth

Filling the gaps in children and youth mental health services has been a long...

Reflecting on what we have overcome and working together for the future

By Dr. Nadiya Sunderji In any given year, one in five people in Canada will...

We must support burned-out health-care workers

By Dr. Rose Zacharias Every day, health-care workers don masks and care for their patients....

Creating a career ladder for personal support workers is more than our responsibility

By Dr. Kevin Smith Some of the greatest unsung heroes of this pandemic – and...

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