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 CGMH

Curious 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 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.