January 21 2026 (Ottawa) – HealthCareCAN, the national voice of hospitals, health authorities, health research institutes, and healthcare organizations across Canada, is pleased to welcome Lakeridge Health as its newest member.
“Lakeridge Health is proud to join HealthCareCAN,” said Cynthia Davis, President and CEO, Lakeridge Health. “This membership strengthens our ability to collaborate with partners across Canada to support our health care teams and expand access to high-quality care. HealthCareCAN’s national leadership and advocacy align closely with our vision of One System. Best Health. — grounded in strong community partnerships and a culture of innovation that drives continuous improvement in care delivery.”
With five hospitals, four emergency departments, three critical care units, a long-term care home, and more than 20 community locations across Durham Region, Lakeridge Health delivers one of Ontario’s most comprehensive ranges of acute care, ambulatory, and community-based services.
The organization is also redefining the future of health care through its more than 140 active research studies, dynamic academic partnerships and groundbreaking clinical trials.
“The incredible work at Lakeridge Health, such as harnessing the power of AI to revolutionize patient care, demonstrates the kind of forward-thinking innovation that strengthens our collective advocacy for a modern, resilient and connected health system,” said Michelle McLean, President and CEO of HealthCareCAN. “We are delighted to welcome Cynthia Davis and her team to our national community, and we look forward to amplifying their voice in advancing national policy on health innovation, workforce development and research.”
By joining HealthCareCAN, Lakeridge Health becomes part of a national network that champions health research and innovation, health workforce development, and policy change to improve care and outcomes for Canadians. Members also engage through HealthCareCAN’s national advisory committees and working groups which shape federal health policy and advance collaborative solutions across the sector.
For more information about Lakeridge Health, visit https://www.lh.ca/.
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HealthCareCAN is the national voice of hospitals, health authorities, health research institutes, and healthcare organizations across Canada. We convene national healthcare leaders, provide health workforce professional development, and provide strategic advice to strengthen care, research and innovation in Canada.
Media contact: Alexandria Rowe, Communications and Member Services Specialist
arowe@healthcarecan.ca | 855-236-0213/613-241-8005 ext. 221