GGH cultivates healthcare leaders of tomorrow

Guelph, ON – July 4, 2024 – Guelph General Hospital (GGH) recently celebrated the graduation of 24 team members from its Emerging People Leaders program, a transformative nine-month course that teaches eligible employees the skills required to become successful healthcare leaders. 

The program was established in 2021 with the goal of growing leaders from within, recognizing the outstanding talent that already exists at the hospital. The curriculum consists of a leadership development framework established by the Canadian College of Health Leaders (LEADS in a Caring Environment). Participants are also guided by a mentor in the organization who provides coaching and hands on training. 

“We couldn’t be prouder of our most recent graduates and their commitment to ongoing learning. Since its inception, this program has celebrated 74 alumni with several moving into formal leadership roles at the hospital,” shared Karen Suk-Patrick, Vice President, People, Culture and Community.

In addition to the Emerging People Leader program, the hospital also provides such initiatives as education assistance funds and opportunities to shadow other areas of services as well as health and wellness initiatives. As a result, the hospital has experienced an increase human resource capacity and successfully reduced the number of unfilled positions.

“After taking on my first leadership role as a Charge Technologist in the Laboratory, my manager suggested I complete the Emerging People Leader program to ensure I was successful in my new role. The program has truly transformed how I approach my work and I am more confident in my role,” Hiral Sheth, one of the programs most recent graduates.

Last month, the hospital also announced a partnership with the University of Guelph to foster innovation in healthcare delivery. Part of this undertaking is accelerated learning and student placement models, providing even more opportunities to learn and grow at Guelph General Hospital.

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Guelph General Hospital is a dynamic, comprehensive acute care facility providing a full range of services to the residents of Guelph and Wellington County. Services include 24-hour emergency coverage, advanced technology and diagnostic support, and specialty programs. GGH is a regional provider of general vascular surgery and a designated provincial Bariatric Centre of Excellence. GGH is also a proud partner in the Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team. Visit us online at www.gghorg.ca or @guelphgeneral. 

Photo caption: The most recent graduates of the Emerging People Leaders program at Guelph General Hospital, a program that teaching the skills required to become successful healthcare leaders. (Left-right: Dawn Snedden, Lindsay Miller, Stephan Manis, Hiral Sheth, Santiago Diaz Beltran, Jane Cabral, Lauren Nicholson, Steve Keller, Tiffany Tayler, Andrea Clark, Ann Petros, Amanda Dewilde, Christina Whatley, Maggie Carvalho, Tonya Gould, Nicole Davies, Britt Vandriel, Lindi Giefert, Lynsay Wellhauser.)

Media Contact: Carla Kostiak, Manager of Strategic Communications, Guelph General Hospital | Tel: 519 546 3048 | Email: [email protected]