Mary Ackenhusen speaks to leaders at the True North Forum in Richmond.

The True North Forum made the news [VIDEO]

Leaders gathered Monday at Richmond Hospital for the True North Forum, where CEO Mary Ackenhusen unveiled three strategic priorities for the next 24 months.

VCH News TV

VCH News reporters Tiffany Akins and Maureen Malanchuk captured the highlights of Mary’s CEO update. [VIDEO: 3 minutes]

Forum highlights

Richmond’s chief operating officer Jennifer MacKenzie emceed the forum, which included Mary’s update and an informal leadership panel discussion about recognition. By sharing their personal stories and insight, leaders got to know:

  • Clay Adams, Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs
  • Dr. John Maynard, Health Authority Medical Advisory Committee Chair & Executive Lead, Physician Engagement
  • Oliver Grüter-Andrew, Chief Information Officer, Information Management Information Technology Services

Curious who referred to himself as “Darth Vader” or who would be a cruise ship director, soccer player or astrophysicist in another life? Watch the full webcast to find out!

Learn more

More information about the forum is in the True North Forum section of VCH Connect [internal link].

  1. Constance Roy

    Well, I was looking forward to seeing VCH on the news. This doesn’t work for me – misleading headlines usually leave me with a bit of a bad taste. Especially being in the rural setting I do like to see what’s happening, so the video presented as information would have been preferable. Nice try though. Next, some details on how we’ll be supported will be good to hear.

    October 27, 2015
    • Rennie Brown

      Hi Constance. Thanks for reading VCH News. Sorry the video is not working for you. It is possible to get a summary of the Forum on VCH Connect. Follow this link http://vch-connect/about/strategic_planning/true_north_forums/2015oct19/Pages/default.aspx and then click on the True North Takeaways document. I encourage you to contact the Service Desk about the problem with the video though as they may be able to resolve the issue so that videos will work in the future. Thanks again for reading. Hope this helps.

      October 28, 2015
      • Constance Roy

        Thanks for replying, Rennie, and for the link. C

        October 29, 2015
  2. Karen LeBeau

    I really appreciate how the leadership team has embraced inclusivity but using technology to update staff. The blog format, the VCH news, the live forums etc….all excellent ideas!

    October 23, 2015
  3. Gen Handley

    This is such a great video! Well done guys.

    October 22, 2015
  4. Jody Sydor Jones

    Love the ‘VCH News’ “live broadcast” format!. Great reporting and a super way to encapsulate the key messages of VCH’s 3 strategic priorities. Thanks for the creativity!

    October 22, 2015
    • Rennie Brown

      Thanks Jody!

      October 22, 2015