PODCAST · health
Check Up with Dr. Carr
by Nova Scotia Health
Podcast by Nova Scotia Health
Episodes
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2026_03 Vuns radio spot final
2026_03 Vuns radio spot final by Nova Scotia Health
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Chats On Change Episode 28 With Andre Picard
In this episode of Chats on Change, interim Nova Scotia Health CEO Karen Oldfield sits down with acclaimed health journalist André Picard for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of Canada’s healthcare system. As one of the country’s most respected voices on health policy, Picard shares his...
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Chats On Change Episode 29 - Innovators in residence and future-proofing care
In this episode of "Chats On Change," interim CEO Karen Oldfield hosts a conversation with three distinguished doctors who are also innovators in residence at Nova Scotia Health. Doctor Karen Cross, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, leads the Wound Innovation Collaborative and co-founded…
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Chats On Change Episode 27 With Dave Benoit
In this episode of Chats on Change, interim Nova Scotia Health CEO Karen Oldfield welcomes Dave Benoit, CEO of Build Nova Scotia, for a deep dive into the province’s ambitious infrastructure projects. With a background in military leadership and healthcare planning, Dave shares insights into…
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Chats On Change Episode 26 With Julie Maranda
In this episode of Chats on Change, interim Nova Scotia Health CEO Karen Oldfield sits down with Dr. Julie Maranda, Chief Medical Information Officer, One Person, One Record, to discuss the transformative One Person One Record (OPOR) project. Dr. Maranda, an experienced physician and healthcare...
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Chats On Change Episode 24 With Jason Shannon
In this episode of Chats on Change, interim President and CEO Karen Oldfield sits down with Jason Shannon, President of Shannex Inc., a leader in senior living and healthcare services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Together, they highlight Shannex's innovative initiatives, such…
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Chats On Change Episode 25 With Lewis Bedford
In this episode of Chats on Change, interim CEO Karen Oldfield speaks with Lewis Bedford, Sr. Director of Clinical Networks for Nova Scotia Health’s Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services Network, about transforming diagnostic imaging and its impact on patient care. Lewis shares insights into his…
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Chats On Change Episode 23 With Scott McKenna
In this episode of Chats on Change, Nova Scotia Health’s interim CEO Karen Oldfield sits down with Scott McKenna, Chief Information Officer, to discuss the transformative impact of digital innovation in health care. Scott shares insights into his journey since joining Nova Scotia Health,...
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Chats on Change Episode 22 With Dr. Nicole Boutilier
In this episode of Chats on Change, Karen welcomes Dr. Nicole Boutilier, Executive Vice President of Medicine and Clinical Operations at Nova Scotia Health. With over 20 years of medical practice in rural Nova Scotia, Dr. Boutilier shares her journey and insights into driving systemic…
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Chats On Change Episode 21 With Dr. Jack Rasmussen
In this episode of Chats on Change, Dr. Jack Rasmussen, a plastic surgeon and critical care physician specializing in burn and wound care, speaks with Nova Scotia Health interim CEO Karen Oldfield. Dr. Rasmussen discusses his journey, from his upbringing in Antigonish to his medical training at...
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Chats On Change Episode 20 With Leila Bautista
In this episode of Chats on Change, Nova Scotia Health President and CEO Karen Oldfield sits down with Leila Bautista, a health promotion student at Dalhousie University, and discuss her role as a Health Ambassador for Nova Scotia Health. Leila, along with seven other students, spent the summer...
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Chats On Change Episode 19 With Jane Philpott
In this episode, Karen is joined by Dr. Nicole Boutilier, Executive Vice President of Medicine and Clinical Operations, and their special guest, Dr. Jane Philpott. Dr. Philpott, a renowned physician, educator, and former federal cabinet minister. Dr. Philpott shares her expertise on primary care...
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Chats On Change Episode 18 With Jennifer MacDougall
In this week’s episode of Chats on Change I’m joined by special cohost Chief Nursing Officer Annette Elliott Rose as we chat with Jenn MacDougall, the Director of Interprofessional Practice and Learning (often referred to as IPPL). In her role, Jenn helps nurses understand the many different…
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Chats On Change Episode 17 With Aaron Smith And Bethany McCormick
Today Karen sits down with Bethany McCormick and Dr. Aaron Smith, the dynamic co-leaders of Northern Zone. Together, they navigate the intricate landscape of rural healthcare, discussing innovative solutions and community-driven initiatives that are reshaping the future of care. From pioneering...
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Chats On Change Episode 16 With Sue Smith
Today on Chats on Change, Karen sits down with Sue Smith, the Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of the Nova Scotia College of Nursing. Sue talks about the history of the Nova Scotia College of Nursing, its role in nursing regulation, and its efforts in creating a unified nursing regulator in...
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Chats On Change Episode 14 - Annette Elliott Rose
In this episode, Karen introduces Dr. Annette Elliott Rose, the newly appointed Chief Nurse, Executive, and Vice President of Clinical Performance and Professional Practice at Nova Scotia Health. Annette, who recently joined from IWK, discusses her background and journey in nursing, from starting...
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Chats On Change Episode 15 - Dr. Christy Bussey And Eileen MacGibbon
Today Karen hosts an engaging in a conversation with Eileen MacGibbon, VP of Operations, and Dr. Christy Bussey, Central Zone Medical Executive Director where they discuss their co-leadership model and the challenges and successes they've experienced over the past year and a half in Nova Scotia...
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Chats on Change Episode 13 - Dr. Robert Green
In this episode of Chats on Change interim CEO Karen Oldfield dives into a conversation with Dr. Rob Green, the senior medical director of the Nova Scotia Health Trauma Program. Dr. Green will share insight on his background, experiences, and the intricate details of Trauma Nova Scotia's...
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Chats on Change Episode 12 - Jeff Fraser and Natalie Borden
Today Karen welcomes Jeff Fraser, Executive Director of Emergency Health Services and Natalie Borden, Senior Executive Director of Emergency Health Services to discuss how Nova Scotia Health and E-H-S work as partners to provide ready, responsive, and reliable care.
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Chats on Change Episode 11 - Eunice Ojeabulu
Eunice Ojeabulu arrived in Nova Scotia poised to greet a health care recruiter and start a nursing career, both the recruiter and opportunity were too good to be true and Eunice became the unwilling victim of a recruitment scam. Despite the shocking circumstances, Eunice continued on her journey…
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Chats on Change Episode 10 - Dr. Christy Bussey
After years of waiting, the Province awarded the contract for One Patient, One Record (OPOR) on February 1. I hope you can hear my cheering from here! On this episode of the podcast I chat with Dr. Christy Bussey, executive medical director for Central Zone about OPOR and what it implementation...
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Chats on Change Episode 8 - Dr. Christine Short
Dr. Christine Short is a physician leader and academic clinician who is also the Senior Medical Director of Redevelopment for the Central Zone. "This last year and a bit has been just non-stop, tremendous work by that redevelopment team and that’s why now we’re ready to run and we have the...
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Chats on Change Episode 9 - Karen Oldfield (guest host Nicole Brooks)
Guest host Nicole Brooks talks to NSH Interim CEO Karen Oldfield about her experiences from the Community Healthcare Conversations where she joined Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson, & Deputy Minister Jeannine Lagassé for community conversations across the province about the work...
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Chats on Change Episode 7 - Dr. Maria Alexiadis and Lindsay Cormier
In this episode, Karen is joined by Dr. Maria Alexiadis and Lindsay Cormier from the Primary Health Care and Chronic Disease Management Network to discuss the Access Sprint pilot project. The goal is to improve processes in primary care clinics staff have a better work-life balance, while also...
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Chats on Change Episode 6 - Tara Sampalli and Grayson Fulmer
Transcript available at https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/FDEyyt3i19d903GNs7Crt8NU8XczGkrZRgiXprFT4Rikb-lJTE35EKaAWmB9hpBd-vOKfCIFkSTN4PmmXejlCrIk6hw?loadFrom=SharedLink Everywhere in Canada, health systems are focused on the challenge of improving access to primary care. We are too…
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Chats on Change Episode 5 - Dr. Jocelyn Foran
Transcript available at https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/Xpb8t1cLP16z5z8BW2YIDfUTCZ4znQWvGYcF2A2UhzPfUmEtyN0OOPQtks9hlkeMC8aFu_ABr9M4jCKC4DZfsrb3TjE?loadFrom=SharedLink Today Karen welcomes Dr. Jocelyn Foran to discuss the culture at Nova Scotia Health and what we can do to make it a...
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Chats On Change Episode 4 - Michelle Thompson
Nova Scotia Minister of Health and Wellness, Michelle Thompson, discusses how healthcare has changed since becoming a registered nurse and what her many conversations with Nova Scotia Health staff and physicians have taught her about what’s needed now to care for Nova Scotians. Minister Thompson...
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Chats On Change Episode 1 - Dr. Kevin Orrell
Welcome to Chats on Change where Nova Scotia Health Interim CEO Karen Oldfield speaks to health leaders about the work they are doing to improve the system for providers and the people we care for. Today Karen welcomes Dr. Kevin Orrell, Deputy Minister and CEO of the new Office of Healthcare...
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Chats on Change Episode 3 - Dr. Jan Sommers and RN Jenna Gallop
Welcome to Chats on Change where Nova Scotia Health Interim CEO Karen Oldfield speaks to health leaders about the work they are doing to improve the system for providers and the people we care for. Today Karen welcomes Dr. Jan Sommers and RN Jenna Gallop to discuss VirtualEmergencyNS, a pilot...
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Chats on Change Episode 2 - Gordon Peckham and Dr. Kirk Magee
Welcome to Chats on Change where Nova Scotia Health Interim CEO Karen Oldfield speaks to health leaders about the work they are doing to improve the system for providers and the people we care for. Today Karen welcomes Gordon Peckham and Dr. Kirk Magee to discuss the challenges and opportunities...
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