Health research conference sounds optimistic note for health workforce planning
The Health Workforce Canada team and I attended our first pan-Canadian health research and policy conference last week. We were warmly welcomed at CASPHR (Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research), and came away with a strong sense of hope and optimism for the future of our health workforce. It’s clear that everyone is […]
CEO Deb Gordon describes what health systems would be like in an ideal world
I was pleased to join the Canadian College of Health Leaders for part of their National Conversation on solutions for challenges facing the health system. Moderator Dr. Michael Gardam asked panelists to describe what health systems would look like in a perfect world, one where our health workforce was engaged and supported in Canada. It’s […]
CEO Deb Gordon talks about the role of data in enhancing Canada’s health workforce
Data is to health care as sun is to summer. One isn’t as good without the other.Data can tell us how people in Canada are using our health system. It can show us where resources are needed most, what interventions are having an impact, and where the health workforce needs support. That’s why as interim […]
Health Workforce Canada’s interim CEO outlines what’s in store for 2024
A new year holds so much promise, and Health Workforce Canada is committed in 2024 to working closely with all health system stakeholders to plan, build and support a strong, healthy workforce to enhance health outcomes for all people in Canada. I began my career in health care as a Registered Nurse and spent 15 […]
Four ways to improve health care in 2024
Governments of all political leanings have agreed to collaborate on system change. The new organization Health Workforce Canada will help improve data collection and sharing to support human resource planning.