Primary Care Networks – Network of Executive Directors (NEDs) and CCHL Renew Three-Year Strategic Alliance
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 Health Leaders (CCHL) to increase the leadership capabilities of health care managers in Canada.
The CHE designation is the only national certification program for Canadian health leaders. This program offers individual leaders several benefits including support for lifelong learning in health services leadership; assistance with career advancement; peer recognition and serves as an essential career designation.
Stephan (Steve) Plourde, CHE, Chief Operating Officer at CCHL, said: “Renewing this partnership with Primary Care Networks’ Network of Executive Directors allows us to build on the momentum we’ve created together and further support leaders who are shaping the future of healthcare.”
Heather Chappell, CHE, Chair of NEDs, said: “This partnership with CCHL provides our Primary Care Networks the opportunity to connect and learn with leaders from all areas of healthcare, and supports the growth and development of the next generation of Primary Care leaders.”
This collaboration will also allow for both organizations to better address the constantly evolving needs of health leaders and align themselves with the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework. This framework is a foundation for Canadian health leadership development and defines the knowledge, skills and attitudes a leader must have to positively contribute to the Canadian health care system.
About Primary Care Networks – Network of Executive Directors (NEDs)
The Network of Executive Directors (NEDs) is a provincial network of Primary Care Networks (PCN) Executive Directors established to provide a coordinated, representative leadership voice for primary care in Alberta. NEDs brings together executive leaders from across urban, rural, and remote PCNs to promote transparent communication, collaborative problem‑solving, and shared leadership on system‑level issues.
Guided by principles of communication, leadership, responsiveness, and collaboration, NEDs supports alignment across zones, enables strategic partnerships and fosters collective engagement with Alberta Primary and Preventative Health Services, Primary Care Alberta and other key stakeholders to advance Primary Healthcare transformation.
About the College
The Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL), a national member-driven non-profit association, is the connected community that develops, supports, and inspires health leaders across Canada. The College strives to provide the leadership development, tools, knowledge and networks that members need to become high impact leaders in Canadian healthcare.
Through LEADS, the CHE designation, credentialing, training, conferences, mentoring and a nationwide careers network, we support health leaders in every sector and region, from every professional background and at any stage of their career.
Located in Ottawa, the College collaborates with 20 chapters across the country and engages with its 4,500 members and 80 corporate members to promote lifelong learning and professional development while recognizing leadership excellence.
For more information about the College, visit: www.cchl-ccls.ca
Media Enquiries
Lori Apostal
Executive Director
Treasurer- Primary Care Networks – Network of Executive Directors
780-531-2739
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Stéphane Joannette
Director, Professional Certifications & Strategic Alliances
CCHL
1-800-363-9056 ext. 239
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