Episodes

  • Innovation abounds
    Mar 31 2025

    Featuring: Dr. Michael Lisi, CGMH Chief of Staff,


    In this episode of A Day Away, special guest host Jory Pritchard-Kerr, CGMH Foundation President and CEO sits down with Dr. Michael Lisi, CGMH Chief of Staff and General Surgeon to discuss the challenges and limitations of the current facility, the "secret sauce" of patient care, the significant role of community support in acquiring advanced medical technology and the innovative medical advancements that truly inspire Dr. Lisi and keep him motivated for what’s to come with tomorrow’s hospital.

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    24 mins
  • A state-of-the-art hospital for South Georgian Bay
    Mar 31 2025

    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.

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    33 mins
  • From the Frontlines
    Mar 31 2025

    Featuring: Dr. Greg Devet, Chief of Emergency at CGMH


    Ever wondered what is happening behind the scenes while you’re waiting in Emerg?

    In this inaugural episode of A Day Away, CGMH Foundation’s Director of Communication, Alison Smith sits down with CGMH’s Chief of Emergency, Dr. Greg Devet to talk about the challenges of our current undersized facility and the dedication of the hospital staff.

    He discusses how teams are innovating and creating new programs like ER FastTrack.

    Dr. Devet highlights the hospital’s new Emergency Department equipment, the impact of having an MRI on-site, and what he is most looking forward to, with the new hospital.


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    44 mins