A Right-Sized Model that Works: Learning from Ontario’s pediatric cancer care system

A Right-Sized Model that Works: Learning from Ontario’s pediatric cancer care system

September 15, 2025 · 32 min · Season 5 · Episode 16

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This episode explores Ontario's pediatric cancer care system and its model for integrated, child- and family-centered healthcare.

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to build a truly integrated, child- and family-centered healthcare system? In this episode of SPARK: Conversations, host Dr. Katharine Smart speaks with Lauren Ettin, CEO of the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO). Together, they explore how POGO as the leader of Ontario’s Childhood Cancer Care system has become a model for right-sized healthcare - from diagnosis to treatment through survivorship - by combining visionary leadership, strong partnership...

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