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 […]
Acting on new insights about family doctor practice will have positive impact on health workforce challenges
Creation of Health Workforce Canada, new data, employer toolkits, policy changes among key actions underway By Health Workforce Canada A report released this week by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) builds on our understanding about factors that may be contributing to the availability of primary care in Canada, and is one of several […]
Health Workforce Canada celebrates vital role of women in strong health workforce
Women play a vital role in Canada’s health workforce. They are physicians and nurses, midwives and personal and other support workers. They are allied health professionals – dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and part of many other clinical groups. Women, too, are an essential part of the workforce in clinical and corporate support, research and […]
Canada’s health systems over capacity, marked by job vacancies, millions of hours in overtime
System responding with innovations, collaboration through new entity Health Workforce Canada By Health Workforce Canada Across the country, responses to health workforce challenges during and after the pandemic have included innovations in how service is delivered, expanded scopes of practice and a renewed focused on team-based care. New pan-Canadian collaborations have started to move the […]
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 […]