Caitlin Roy is a dedicated volunteer advisor for the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care, specializing in Pharmacy. She serves as Co-founder and Secretary of the Canadian Association of Pharmacy for the Environment (CAPhE), Co-Chair of the Regina Pharmacy Department’s Environmental and Wellness Committee, and is a Clinical Support Pharmacist at the Saskatchewan Health Authority … Read more
Dr. Diane de Camps Meschino is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, specializing in health leadership and system transformation. She founded the Reproductive Life Stages Program at Women’s College Hospital and is a founding member of Sanokondu, a global community of practice dedicated to advancing health care leadership … Read more
Doreen Day, MHSc, is a Senior Project Manager at Choosing Wisely Canada, overseeing Pan-Canadian Initiatives. With extensive experience in the health care sector, including at Toronto’s SickKids Hospital, Doreen plays a key role in managing relationships with provincial and territorial affiliates and leading the development and execution of national initiatives for the Choosing Wisely campaign. … Read more
Desmond Leddin brings a wealth of expertise as a volunteer advisor on virtual conferences and sustainable transportation. A professor of Medicine at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Desmond’s leadership extends globally—he serves as Co-Chair of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Climate Committee and recently stepped into the role of Chair for the Climate Committee … Read more
Gigi Wong, new Coalition adviser on pharmacy is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Quality with Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services (LMPS) in Vancouver, BC, who strives to increase awareness of the pharmacy impacts on planetary health, and to inspire action towards more sustainable health care systems. Her focus is on increasing awareness of pharmaceuticals in the … Read more
On August 6th, 2024, the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care’s Project Manager, Autumn Sypus sat down with Giovanna Boniface, one of the Coalition’s growing cadre of volunteer advisors, to learn more about sustainability in occupational therapy. Giovanna Boniface is an Occupational Therapist (OT) with over 27 years of experience, where she specializes in a … Read more
Dr. Kassam is a radiation oncologist at the Stronach Regional Cancer Centre and an assistant professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto. As well, she is the director/founder of Plant-Based Canada, co-author of Eating Plant-Based, co-editor Plant-Based Nutrition in Clinical Practice, as well as co-chair of the Canadian Member Interest Group for … Read more
In July, the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care’s Marketing Analyst, Mikayla Robinson sat down with Bob Willard, one of the Coalition’s growing cadre of volunteer advisors, to learn more about sustainable procurement in Canada’s health services sector. Bob is a leading expert on sustainability justifications, sustainability reporting frameworks, and sustainable procurement. Prior to founding … Read more
The 2022 Green Hospital Scorecard Awards were announced Wednesday December 13th, at virtual award presentations held by the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care. These award were made possible with the support of our partner Health Canada and our award sponsors Trane, Shift Energy, Roche, Ecotex, GE Healthcare and Better Battery. You can now watch a recording of the awards HERE … Read more
As a prominent healthcare provider in Canada, Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is concerned with the effects of our sector on society, the environment, and our patients, as well as the communities we serve and the world. In an effort to transform Canada’s health care supply chains and achieve our shared vision of a resilient, equitable, and … Read more
