IHPME alumni, faculty, staff, and students gathered at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) on November 6 for Moonshot 2024 to explore this year’s theme of “redefining healthcare beyond hospital walls.”
By: Marielle Boutin
IHPME’s premier alumni and partner event, Moonshot is an annual opportunity for our diverse community to come together to celebrate accomplishments, engage in meaningful networking, and explore innovative approaches to the most pressing healthcare challenges.
Karli Farrow, President and CEO of Trillium Health Partners (THP), delivered this year’s keynote address, shedding light on how hospitals can lead community-care and how health partners can adapt to meet future demands. Farrow’s talk featured insights from the Trillium Health Works project, and invited attendees to consider how partnerships, innovative care delivery, and community engagement can help provide more equitable care.
Moonshot 2024 Awards Ceremony
Several members of the IHPME community were also recognized during the awards ceremony. Jeff Reinhart, Senior Manager of Primary Care at Sherbourne Health and student in the MHSc program, was presented with the Don Ford Memorial Leadership Excellence Award for his dedication to healthcare leadership. The Cathy Fooks Award for Research and Leadership Excellence in Patient and Caregiver Engagement was presented to Katherine Sawicka (2024) and Emily Cordeaux (2023), with non-monetary recognition given to Augustina Ampofo (2024) and Naomi Gryfe Saperia (2023). Dr. Robert Reid, IHPME faculty member, Hazel McCallion Research Chair in Learning Health Systems at the Institute for Better Health (IBH) and the Senior Vice President, Science at Trillium Health Partners (THP) was presented with the Louise Lemieux-Charles Health System Leadership Award for his contributions to enhancing the health system through innovative leadership. Lastly, Dr. Lianne Jeffs, IHPME faculty member, Chief Scientific Officer of the Science of Care Institute, and Research and Innovation Lead at Sinai Health, was presented with the Peggy Leatt Knowledge and Impact Award.
Following the program, guests enjoyed food and drinks provided by the AGO staff, musical entertainment and engaging conversation before closing out the night.
IHPME would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who contributed to the event’s success, including IHPME Director, Audrey Laporte, Dr. Karen Born, who served as the evening’s emcee, keynote speaker Karli Farrow, musicians Declan Amaral and Matthew Moniz, our volunteers and our attendees.
We look forward to welcoming everyone next year for Moonshot 2025.
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