EPISODE · Nov 6, 2023 · 1H 10M
Right Sizing Pediatric Healthcare
from Longwoods Healthcare Services Radio · host longwoods
Following three years of pandemic, Ontario children faced escalating waits for medically necessary care. In most communities they wait longer than adults, often impacting their development and always impacting their families. In response, the Ontario government made an historic investment of $330M this year to help pediatric hospitals, mental health agencies and rehabilitation centres permanently increase their capacity to help address the needs of a growing population of children and youth. Join us for a discussion with pediatric leaders about the road ahead and why it matters for kids, their families, and the entire health system. Alex Munter, President & CEO, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Jennifer Churchill, CEO, Empowered Kids Ontario-EnfantsAvenir Ontario (EKO) Julia Hanigsberg, President and CEO Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Dr. Ronald Cohn, President and CEO of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) Bruce Squires, President, McMaster Children's Hospital and VP, Women's and Children's Health Tatum Wilson, CEO, Children’s Mental Health Ontario Nash Syed, President, Children’s Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre Moderated by Matthew Hart, CEO, Longwoods
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Following three years of pandemic, Ontario children faced escalating waits for medically necessary care. In most communities they wait longer than adults, often impacting their development and always impacting their families. In response, the Ontario government made an historic investment of $330M this year to help pediatric hospitals, mental health agencies and rehabilitation centres permanently increase their capacity to help address the needs of a growing population of children and youth. Join us for a discussion with pediatric leaders about the road ahead and why it matters for kids, their families, and the entire health system. Alex Munter, President & CEO, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)Jennifer Churchill, CEO, Empowered Kids Ontario-EnfantsAvenir Ontario (EKO)Julia Hanigsberg, President and CEO Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation HospitalDr. Ronald Cohn, President and CEO of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)Bruce Squires, President, McMaster Children's Hospital and VP, Women's and Children's HealthTatum Wilson, CEO, Children’s Mental Health OntarioNash Syed, President, Children’s Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre Moderated by Matthew Hart, CEO, Longwoods
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