Moderator

André Picard    

André Picard is the health columnist at The Globe and Mail and the author of six books, including the current bestseller “Neglected No More: The Urgent Need To Improve The Lives of Canada’s Elders.”

Panelists:

Elaine Meertens is Vice President, Cancer Programs at Ontario Health- Cancer Care Ontario

Elaine Meertens is Vice President, Cancer Programs at Ontario Health- Cancer Care Ontario (OH- CCO) and works in partnership with the Vice President, Clinical, Cancer Programs, Ontario Health-Cancer Care Ontario to improve the quality, safety and accessibility of evidence based cancer services. Elaine began her career as a registered nurse moving through a number of leadership positions in hospitals and then at OH- CCO. 

Elaine has been with has been with OH- CCO since 2007 and has held several roles including her most recent role as Director, Diagnosis and Treatment Programs.  Elaine has a BScN from the University of BC and a Masters in Healthcare Administration from the University of Toronto and has completed the UHN-Rotman Leadership Development Program.  

Elaine is an experienced healthcare leader who believes strongly in collaborating with healthcare providers to advance evidence based and person centered care.