Featuring: Dr. Jesse Guscott, Rural Generalist and Medical Educator at CGMH

How 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: 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.