Health Policy Off Script Podcast

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Health Policy Off Script Podcast

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Releasing June 1st! Real conversations, real truths, real opinions! Lead by Steven Lewis, Dale McMurchy and Ivy Bourgeault and special guests!

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Aug 3, 2026

As we prepare for future guests and topics, what have we learned and where do we need to focus the health policy discussion? A conversation with the three hosts: Steven Lewis a health policy and research consultant Ivy Lynn Bourgeault a Professor in the School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies at the University of Ottawa and the University Research Chair in Gender, Diversity and the Professions. Dale McMurchy an independent health policy consultant and researcher based in Ontario, Canada.

Jul 27, 2026

Healthier communities, healthier population, healthier partnerships and healthier relationships. How do we manage this, move forward and support our system as it grows and works to improve. This episode features Sarah Hobbs, Chief Executive Officer for the Alliance for Healthier Communities with host Dale McMurchy.

Jul 20, 2026

Wouldn't being cared for or caring for yourself be so much easier if everyone involved in our care integrated and worked together? Of course it would! This episode with feature Walter Wodchis from The University of Toronto. Internationally renowned for his work and knowledge on integrated care, health policy and health economics. The conversation will be lead by Dale McMurchy and Steven Lewis.

Jul 13, 2026

We are all aging. We know what we want, we know what we need, but does the system have the resources or will power to support us? This episode features Dr. Damien Contandriopoulos from the School of Nursing at the University of Victoria. Damien's career focuses on Primary care, Nurse practitioners, Health policy, Home Care, Nursing, Physician compensation, Social Network Analysis, Realist evaluation, Knowledge Exchange. Damien will be joined by our hosts Ivy Bourgeault and Steven Lewis.

Jul 6, 2026

Do we have the political will to really move on mental health? Stay connectedExerciseLearn something newBe MindfulVolunteer A discussion on mental health and illness with Dr. Kwame McKenzie: CEO of Wellesley Institute, a full Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, Director of Health Equity at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), and a practicing psychiatrist. With our hosts Ivy Lynn Bourgeault and Dale McMurchy

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