A Day Away

In this episode, we go behind the scenes during Nurses Week,at the high paced CGMH Emergency Department to take a closer look at what it islike to provide care for CGMH patients through the eyes of a dedicated nurseand proud member of the community. Korinne Horkey shares her deeply personal connection to thehospital, recalling a moment when the CGMH care team quite literally saved herlife during one of her most vulnerable times and how that led her to become anurse.We also discuss the Emergency Department that will be partof Tomorrow’s Hospital and what it will mean for the patients and staff.  

Featuring: Jory Pritchard-Kerr , CGMH Foundation President & CEO and Craig Hayman, Campaign Ambassador In this episode of A Day Away, Jory Pritchard-Kerr, CGMH Foundation President and CEO, and Campaign Ambassador Craig Hayman discuss the $100 million fundraising goal for the new hospital for South Georgian Bay. Jory and Craig share their personal connections to the area and the hospital, emphasizing the growing needs of the rapidly expanding South Georgian Bay region. The conversation highlights the importance of community support in ensuring access to quality healthcare and the exciting vision for the future hospital.

Featuring: Dr. Michael Randazzo, Chief of Internal Medicine at CGMHCurious about how the Internal Medicine Department at CGMH is revolutionizing patient care and helping keep care close to home?In this episode of A Day Away, we talk with CGMH's Chief of Internal Medicine, Dr. Mike Randazzo. In this conversation, we discuss the growth of the hospital's Internal Medicine program, and the benefits of being a teaching hospital. Dr. Randazzo shares his personal journey to Collingwood and explains how the internal medicine team supports our community through high-acuity patient care and critical exams like stress tests and ECGs. He also discusses his vision for tomorrow’s hospital and the vital role internal medicine will play within it.

Featuring: Dr. Jesse Guscott, Rural Generalist and Medical Educator at CGMHHow do you prepare for the unthinkable? Alison Smith sits down with Dr. Jesse Guscott, a Rural Generalist and Medical Educator, to explore the innovative simulation training program at CGMH, designed to train staff for any emergency. They explore the program's impact on staff confidence and retention, and the hospital's ability to manage complex emergencies, including a major trauma incident and the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Guscott shares insights into how these experiences have shaped his perspective on rural healthcare and the crucial role of donor support in funding both the simulation program and the overall advancement of healthcare in the South Georgian Bay community.

Featuring: Dr. Michael Lisi, CGMH Chief of Staff, In this episode of A Day Away, special guest host Jory Pritchard-Kerr, CGMH Foundation President and CEO sits down with Dr. Michael Lisi, CGMH Chief of Staff and General Surgeon to discuss the challenges and limitations of the current facility, the "secret sauce" of patient care, the significant role of community support in acquiring advanced medical technology and the innovative medical advancements that truly inspire Dr. Lisi and keep him motivated for what’s to come with tomorrow’s hospital.

Featuring: Mike Lacroix, CGMH President & CEO and Barry Goodwin, CGMH Board Chair In this episode CGMH Foundation’s Director of Communication, Alison Smith speaks with CGMH President and CEO Michael Lacroix, and CGMH Board Chair Barry Goodwin on creating a world-class facility for South Georgian Bay. Michael and Barry share how the new facility will bring essential services closer to home, improve patient care, and utilize innovative technology to stay ahead of healthcare demands for a growing population. They also delve into new equipment and space management, the importance of “rural” medicine and attracting talent for a bigger CGMH.

Featuring: Dr. Greg Devet, Chief of Emergency at CGMHEver wondered what is happening behind the scenes while you’re waiting in Emerg?In this inaugural episode of A Day Away, CGMH Foundation’s Director of Communication, Alison Smith sits down with CGMH’s Chief of Emergency, Dr. Greg Devet to talk about the challenges of our current undersized facility and the dedication of the hospital staff. He discusses how teams are innovating and creating new programs like ER FastTrack. Dr. Devet highlights the hospital’s new Emergency Department equipment, the impact of having an MRI on-site, and what he is most looking forward to, with the new hospital.