Healthcarecan

09/25/2025

La recherche est essentielle pour assurer un avenir prospère et résilient au Canada.

En cette période d'incertitude, nous devons réaffirmer notre engagement à soutenir les chercheurs canadiens.

Lisez la lettre ouverte de la Coalition canadienne pour la recherche : https://www.healthcarecan.ca/fr/2025/09/25/la-coalition-canadienne-pour-la-recherche-exhorte-au-gouvernement-federal-a-concretiser-lintegralite-des-engagements-en-matiere-de-recherche-du-budget-2024/

Le 25 septembre 2025 Le très honorable Mark Carney, C.P., député Premier Ministre du Canada Bureau du premier ministre 80, rue Wellington Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0A2 L’honorable François-Philippe Champagne, C.P., député Ministre des Finances et du Revenu national Ministère des Finances 90, rue...

09/25/2025

Research is key to a prosperous and resilient future for Canada.

In this uncertain moment, we must commit to supporting Canadian researchers.

Read the Coalition for Canadian Research’s open letter: https://www.healthcarecan.ca/2025/09/25/coalition-for-canadian-research-open-letter-calls-on-federal-government-to-fulfill-budget-2024-research-commitments/

September 25, 2025 The Right Honourable Mark Carney, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 The Honourable Francois-Philippe Champagne, P.C., M.P. Minister of Finance Finance Canada 90 Elgin Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0G5 Dear Prime Minist...

09/10/2025

🌍 Today, on , we reflect on the role that healthcare providers play in creating hope through connection.

We invite you to read a special spotlight series, created by our professional development division, CHA Learning in partnership with the Mental Health Commission of Canada Commission de la santé mentale du Canada (MHCC), which feature voices from the MHCC’s Talking About Su***de advisory committee. Their stories remind us that when it comes to su***de, listening, understanding, and being willing to start the conversation can make all the difference.

For healthcare providers, these conversations can feel difficult, but they are essential. That’s why CHA Learning and the MHCC have teamed up to develop "Talking About Su***de: Empowering Healthcare Providers, Instilling Hope in Clients." This free, accredited online course equips healthcare professionals with the tools and confidence to:

✔ Build trust and engage in meaningful conversations about su***de
✔ Assess and respond to su***de risk
✔ Implement safety planning best practices
✔ Instill hope in clients

Read the spotlight stories and learn more about the course: https://bit.ly/4gARgfT

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On World Su***de Prevention Day, we’re proud to share a special spotlight series created in partnership with the Mental Health Commission of Canada Commission de la santé mentale du Canada (MHCC).

This series features members of the MHCC’s Talking About Su***de advisory committee—healthcare providers, su***de prevention experts, and people with lived and living experience—each sharing their insights, experiences, and the lessons they’ve gained throughout their work and advocacy.

Their stories highlight the power of listening, the importance of understanding, and the value of building confidence to have meaningful conversations about su***de in healthcare settings. Every story reinforces the same truth: every conversation matters.

The Talking About Su***de eLearning course was developed in partnership between the MHCC and CHA Learning, with guidance from these advisors. This free, self-paced micro-course can be completed in as little as three hours and is designed for all healthcare professionals, regardless of role or location, to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to engage in su***de-related conversations with clients.

Read the Talking About Su***de spotlights and learn more about the course here: https://bit.ly/4nssSiI

This program has received financial support from Health Canada.

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Healthcarecan

09/10/2025

On , we are proud to release a special episode of The HQ podcast. This episode explores one of the most difficult—and most important—topics in healthcare: su***de.

Talking about su***de is never easy. Health professionals may find themselves unsure where to start, what to say, or how much of themselves to share. There’s the fear of saying the wrong thing, and the even greater challenge of knowing how to respond when someone says, “Yes, I am thinking about su***de.” In that moment, what is your shared responsibility to both address su***de and instill hope?

In this episode, we bring together a remarkable panel of guests who share both professional expertise and lived experience to help explore these questions and more. Together, they open an honest conversation about how to talk about su***de, how to instill hope, and why learning the skills to do so can be lifesaving.

Listen to the full episode now and join the conversation.

👉 https://bit.ly/4piqxsi

It is critically important that we learn the skills to engage in meaningful conversations about su***de. So please, after you’ve listened to this episode, share it with your colleagues and networks and explore the free “Talking About Su***de” course, developed in partnership with the Mental Health Commission of Canada Commission de la santé mentale du Canada.

By enrolling, and encouraging others to do the same, you can help reduce stigma and strengthen the capacity of healthcare providers to instill hope when it matters most.

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Healthcarecan

07/11/2025

"When done well, value-based care aligns clinical excellence with sustainability — putting patients, not procedures, at the centre. But to deliver on this promise, we must first confront one of our most entrenched barriers: our fractured health data systems."

An insightful opinion from one of Canada's most distinguished healthcare leaders, and one of HealthCareCAN's members Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg, President & CEO, CIUSSS Centre-Ouest Montréal / CIUSSS West-Central Montreal

👉 https://www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/op-eds/article950862.html

A hospital declaring itself “world-class” means little if its patients feel ignored, its staff is burned out or its systems are broken.

07/09/2025

HealthCareCAN, the national voice of hospitals, health authorities, health research, and healthcare organizations across Canada, is seeking a Vice President, External Affairs to lead its , , and initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and dynamic leader with a passion for health system improvement and a deep understanding of Canada’s health and health research landscape and policy issues.

Visit our job posting to learn more and apply! 👇
https://www.healthcarecan.ca/2025/07/09/vice-president-external-affairs/

06/20/2025

Nous sommes ravis de vous présenter le rapport annuel 2024 de SoinsSantéCAN.

Ce document présente les travaux réalisés avec – et en appui à – nos institutions membres à travers le pays, avec lesquels nous engageons à travailler pour bâtir un ̀medesanté renforcé, soutenu par des instituts de en de calibre mondial.

En savoir plus : https://www.healthcarecan.ca/fr/a-propos/rapport-annuel/

06/20/2025

HealthCareCAN is pleased to share our 2024 Annual Report with you.

This document showcases work undertaken with – and in support of – our member institutions across the country, with whom we are committed to working alongside to build a strengthened system, supported by world-class institutes.

Learn more: https://www.healthcarecan.ca/about-us/annual-report/

06/16/2025

SoinsSantéCAN est fier d’annoncer une nouvelle occasion d’apprentissage essentielle, mise au point grâce au partenariat soutenu entre CHA Learning, notre division de développement professionnel en soins de santé, et la Mental Health Commission of Canada Commission de la santé mentale du Canada (CSMC).

Accessible et gratuit pour tous les professionnels de la santé, Parler de su***de : Renforcer les capacités des fournisseurs de soins et insuffler de l’espoir aux clients est un micro-cours virtuel conçu pour doter les professionnels de la santé, quelles que soit leurs fonctions, des compétences et de la confiance nécessaires pour parler du su***de et redonner espoir aux personnes dont ils s’occupent.

Le su***de reste un problème de santé publique important et complexe. Chaque année, environ 4500 personnes meurent par su***de au Canada, ce qui représente plus de 10 décès par jour. Beaucoup d’autres vivent avec des pensées suicidaires qui ne sont jamais exprimées.

Il s’agit d’une crise qui ne fait aucune distinction et qui touche des personnes de tous âges, de tous horizons et de toutes les régions. Et pourtant, les signes sont souvent là, mais ignorés ou passés sous silence, même par ceux qui sont les mieux placés pour offrir une aide.

C’est pourquoi ce cours est si important.

Parler de su***de permet aux apprenants d’acquérir des compétences et des connaissances pratiques, mais aussi la confiance nécessaire pour poser les bonnes questions et nouer une conversation ouverte et bienveillante qui pourrait contribuer à sauver une vie. Contenu du cours :

✅ Apprentissage axé sur des mises en situation, ce qui permet d’acquérir une confiance plus solide en situation réelle

✅ Des outils et des ressources sur les pratiques exemplaires en matière d’évaluation

✅ Des pratiques exemplaires en matière d’évaluation des risques de su***de et de planification de la sécurité

✅ Une approche misant sur la confiance, l’empathie, la collaboration et les soins centrés sur le client

Ce cours est entièrement gratuit. Vous pouvez le suivre à votre rythme. En tout, il dure trois heures. Les apprenants peuvent mettre immédiatement en pratique ce qu’ils ont appris, afin d’offrir des soins plus sûrs, avec plus d’empathie, aux personnes à risque.

Consultez l’intégralité de notre annonce et trouvez les liens pour vous inscrire ici: https://bit.ly/43IkDIg

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06/16/2025

HealthCareCAN is proud to highlight a critical new learning opportunity developed through the ongoing partnership between CHA Learning—our healthcare professional development division—and the Mental Health Commission of Canada Commission de la santé mentale du Canada (MHCC).

Accessible and free to all healthcare professionals, Talking About Su***de: Empowering Healthcare Providers, Instilling Hope in Clients is a fully online micro learning course designed to equip healthcare professionals in all roles with the skills and confidence to talk about su***de and offer hope to those in their care.

Su***de remains a significant and complex public health challenge. Each year, approximately 4,500 Canadians die by su***de—an average of more than 10 people every day. Many more live with thoughts of su***de, often in silence.

It is a crisis that does not discriminate, affecting individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and regions. And yet, the signs are often missed or go unspoken—even by those best positioned to help.

That’s why this course is so important.

Talking About Su***de provides learners with the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to ask the right questions and engage in an open, supportive conversation that could help save a life. It includes:

✅ Scenario-based learning to build real-world confidence

✅ Tools and resources for authentic, compassionate engagement

✅ Best practices in su***de risk assessment and safety planning

✅ A strong emphasis on trust, empathy, collaboration, and client-centred care

The course is self-paced, can be completed in as little as 3 hours, and is entirely free to enrol. Learners can apply their learnings immediately—supporting safer, more compassionate care for those at risk.

Visit the CHA Learning website to learn more and enrol today: https://bit.ly/4kEvybJ

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04/03/2025

🎉Congratulations to The Hospital for Sick Children on 150 years strong!!

Thank you for inviting us to attend the celebration of this inspiring milestone alongside all the incredible people at SickKids that have dedicated their careers to improving children's in ! Here's to 150 more! 👏

SickKids Foundation

02/12/2025