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Motivated by a deep desire to serve and contribute to the collective well-being, Marc has dedicated more than 25 years of his career to improving the quality, safety, and performance of healthcare systems, both in Canada and internationally. He began his career as a clinician, trained in family and emergency medicine, before gradually moving into medical leadership roles. He took on increasingly c

With the Circle, CCHL members have access to reliable, high-quality resources that support both strategic growth and individual development. It offers a range of career-focused tools, including mentorship programs, leadership strategy insights, and curated content aligned with the CCHL's LEADS framework. These resources are designed to be adaptable, supporting users at various stages of their care

On behalf of the Canadian College of Health Leaders and its Board of Directors, we would like to congratulate Dr. Michelle Acorn, FCCHL, Dr. Jaason Geerts, FCCHL and Dr. Alice Kam, FCCHL on attaining Fellowship status in the College.  Dr. Michelle Acorn, FCCHLDr. Jaason Geerts, FCCHLDr. Alice Kam, FCCHLFellowship is the highest professional designation awarded by the College and is designed for ex

New partnership agreement serves as an avenue to promote excellence in health leadership.The Broadway Group and the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) have signed a new three-year Strategic Alliance Partnership to strengthen leadership capacity and promote excellence in health leadership across the organization.Through this agreement, The Broadway Group leaders will gain enhanced access to

The Canadian College of Health Leaders is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Chapter Awards for Distinguished Service. This award provides an opportunity for chapters to recognize locally and nationally the individuals or corporate members who have made a significant contribution to their chapter. The recipients have been selected by their respective chapters in recognition for their inv

The renewed partnership agreement serves as an avenue to promote excellence in the health leadership field and provide the staff from Primary Care Networks – Network of Executive Directors (NEDs) with a cost-effective pathway to the Certified Health Executive (CHE) Program.Primary Care Networks – Network of Executive Directors (NEDs) has renewed its strategic alliance with the Canadian College of

The Canadian College of Health Leaders and Johnson & Johnson MedTech are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Robert Wood Johnson Awards. Established in 1956, the Robert Wood Johnson Awards are presented to students from seven Canadian universities offering a Master of Health Administration. Recipients are selected by their respective faculty for their individual achievements and promisi

Jan Byrd, CHE, Director of Health Policy at Healthcare Excellence Canada, has built a career dedicated to improving patient safety, quality, and health policy through collaboration, empathy, and innovation. Based in Winnipeg, she works remotely with healthcare leaders across all provinces and territories, driving national initiatives that strengthen Canada’s healthcare systems.Jan’s career began a

The renewal of this partnership agreement paves the way for promoting excellence in the field of health leadership.(The following article is only available in French)Pôle Santé HEC Montréal a renouvelé son alliance stratégique avec le Collège canadien des leaders en santé (CCLS) afin de renforcer les capacités de leadership des leaders en santé à travers le Canada.La désignation CHE/LCS est le seu

This article is only available in English.The May 2026 edition of Healthcare Management Forum (HMF) is dedicated to patient advocacy, an essential component for building trust, addressing health inequities, and enhancing system quality and efficiency.Log into the College website for the full edition of Healthcare Management Forum.In this edition:GUEST EDITORCarl Balcom, DNP, MBA, RN, LSSBB, NEA-BC

The CCHL Circle offers a structured approach to professional engagement that aligns with the evolving needs of healthcare leaders. Upon logging in, members are welcomed into a space where timely discussions reflect the evolving priorities and challenges of the industry. Then, leaders can access the Member Map to engage with others in their area. The virtual platform offers geographic and professio

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Chapters, and national office staff, it is our pleasure to extend our special appreciation to our Corporate Members to recognize their years of membership with the College in 2026. We invite you to join us in congratulating these valued Corporate Members.

The Canadian College of Health Leaders is proud to announce the seven recipients of the 2026 CCHL National Awards Program. Congratulations to these teams and organizations:Brightshores Health SystemAward of Excellence in Mental Health and Addictions Quality ImprovementAward Sponsors: Mental Health Commission of Canada & Canadian Centre on Substance Use and AddictionRead MoreHamilton Health Science

The Canadian College of Health Leaders is proud to announce that GE HealthCare has been named recipient of the 2026 President’s Award for Outstanding Corporate Membership in the College. This award recognizes a corporate member who has consistently helped the College achieve its purpose, values and strategic directions.GE HealthCare has demonstrated an exceptional commitment in helping the College

The Canadian College of Health Leaders is proud to announce that Nova Scotia Health’s Sepsis Action Improvement Team (AIT) was named recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Patient Safety Award, in recognition of its transformational work to redesign and dramatically improve the safety and reliability of sepsis care.Confronted with baseline data showing that only 55% of Central Zone patients received

The Canadian College of Health Leaders is proud to announce that Nova Scotia Health’s STI Care Now initiative has been named recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Patient Experience Award for its groundbreaking work in transforming how Nova Scotians access sexual health services.Developed by the Emerging and Re‑emerging Infections Network (ERIN), the program reimagines STI testing and treatment thro

The Canadian College of Health Leaders is proud to announce that Southlake Health’s Southlake@home and Southlake@home PLUS programs have been awarded the 2026 Recognition in Delivering Value-based Healthcare, honouring their leadership in transforming transitional care and redefining how value is created for patients and families.Designed to ensure individuals receive the right care, in the right

The Canadian College of Health Leaders is proud to announce that Women’s College Hospital (WCH) has been named as the recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) Award. This prestigious honor recognizing Women’s College Hospital’s long‑standing and deeply embedded commitment to advancing equity in both care delivery and the workplace.For more than a cent

The Canadian College of Health Leaders is proud to announce that Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) was named recipient of the 2026 Energy and Environmental Stewardship Award in recognition of its exceptional, organization‑wide commitment to reducing environmental impact while advancing high‑quality patient care.As one of Ontario’s largest and most complex health systems, HHS has demonstrated that sus

The Canadian College of Health Leaders is proud to announce that Brightshores Health System has been named recipient of the Award of Excellence in Mental Health and Addictions Quality Improvement for its transformative work at the Wellness and Recovery Centre.Serving one of Ontario’s largest rural catchment areas, the Centre has redefined how mental health and addictions care is delivered by integ