Solid Lines

HSC Foundation

Solid Lines is the podcast of the Health Sciences Centre Foundation in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Each episode invites a special guest to share their insights about their experiences at HSC. We talk with health care leaders, patients, family members, researchers, and others whose personal stories and knowledge offer a closer look at the delivery of care at HSC, Manitoba’s hospital. The Health Sciences Centre Foundation is shining a light on the lines that connect people to each other. The lines that connect generosity to investment; and that connect investment to better health care outcomes. The lines that connect discoveries to progress. And the lines that connect us all as a passionate community of Manitobans committed to excellence in health care today and for all time. At the heart of every story and at the centre of every conversation is a simple idea: we can draw a solid line from the support of our community to meaningful change in people’s lives. A new episode of Solid Lines is published every month.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Inside Manitoba’s First Surgical Robot: Dr. Alon Altman’s Experience and Community Impact

    Episode 03Dr. Alon Altman, gynecologic oncologist at HSC and president of Doctors Manitoba, joins host Jonathon Lyon, to reflect on the real-world impact of Manitoba’s first surgical robot at HSC. They discuss how donor-supported innovation is reshaping surgery, patient recovery, and physician experience, and what’s needed to make Manitoba a place where physicians and families thrive. Highlights00:00 Transformative impact of surgical robot 04:33 Advancements in surgical techniques 08:13 Discovering robotic surgery benefits 12:26 Introducing the da Vinci robot 14:24 Discussing clinical research and outcomes 16:18 Supporting local medical talent retention 20:23 Closing thoughts and future investments Resources Mentionedda Vinci Xi robotic surgical systemDoctors ManitobaHSC FoundationPerioperative and enhanced recovery research (described by Dr. Alon Altman) What’s NextLearn how philanthropy and partnerships are shaping Manitoba’s healthcare future. For more stories like this, subscribe to Solid Lines or visit hscfoundation.mb.ca. CreditsHSC Foundation Website: hscfoundation.mb.ca Solid Lines is presented by The Bouchard Family Foundation. Host: Jonathon Lyon Interviewers: Katie Hall Hursh, Jonathon Lyon, Stu Slayen Producer: Stu Slayen Associate Producer: Heather McNicholl-Milne Technical production and post-production: Johan Heinrichs Production support: Danika Peters Produced through CareCreatives Co. (https://carecreativesco.ca) Mentioned In This Episode Mentioned in this episode: HSC Millionaire Lottery The HSC Millionaire Lottery is underway, featuring a record-breaking $1.7 million Grand Prize package with a dream home, cars, travel and cash — or an all-cash option of $1.35 million. Get tickets at hscmillionaire.com, participating London Drugs and Red River Co-op Food Stores, or by calling 204-253-5688. Purchasers must be residents of Manitoba. Lottery Licence No. LGCA 1822RF. Thank Your Health Care Hero Honour a doctor, nurse or caregiver who made a difference by making a tribute gift to the HSC Foundation. Your donation helps fund leading-edge equipment and facility enhancements that support exceptional care for Manitobans. Learn more or make a gift at hscfoundation.mb.ca or call 204-515-5612.

  2. 3d ago

    From Rock Bottom to Advocate: Jody Unrau on Eating Disorder Recovery and Community

    Episode 02Jody Unrau joins Solid Lines for a deeply personal conversation about her journey with anorexia, recovery, and her advocacy for mental health awareness and community support. She shares how her experiences shaped her purpose to educate and help others struggling with eating disorders, with a focus on the impact of care at HSC and the importance of breaking stigma. Highlights00:00 Sharing my recovery journey 05:26 Struggling with an eating disorder 07:59 Entering eating disorder recovery program 12:57 Raising awareness about eating disorders 13:54 Building a supportive community 18:33 Wrapping up with final thoughts Resources MentionedWebsite: embraceyourreflection.comSocial media: @JodyUnrau and @EmbraceYourReflectionHSC Foundation: hscfoundation.mb.caEating Disorders Awareness Week (event mentioned) CreditsHSC Foundation Website: hscfoundation.mb.ca Solid Lines is presented by The Bouchard Family Foundation. Host: Jonathon Lyon Interviewers: Katie Hall Hursh, Jonathon Lyon, Stu Slayen Producer: Stu Slayen Associate Producer: Heather McNicholl-Milne Technical production and post-production: Johan Heinrichs Production support: Danika Peters Produced through CareCreatives Co. (https://carecreativesco.ca) Mentioned In This Episode Mentioned in this episode: HSC Millionaire Lottery The HSC Millionaire Lottery is underway, featuring a record-breaking $1.7 million Grand Prize package with a dream home, cars, travel and cash — or an all-cash option of $1.35 million. Get tickets at hscmillionaire.com, participating London Drugs and Red River Co-op Food Stores, or by calling 204-253-5688. Purchasers must be residents of Manitoba. Lottery Licence No. LGCA 1822RF. Thank Your Health Care Hero Honour a doctor, nurse or caregiver who made a difference by making a tribute gift to the HSC Foundation. Your donation helps fund leading-edge equipment and facility enhancements that support exceptional care for Manitobans. Learn more or make a gift at hscfoundation.mb.ca or call 204-515-5612.

  3. 3d ago

    Advancing Patient Care in Manitoba with Dr. Ed Buchel

    Episode 01HSC Surgery Site Director and plastic surgeon Dr. Ed Buchel joins Jonathon Lyon to discuss clinical innovation, surgical care at Health Sciences Centre, and the impact of donor-supported projects on Manitoba health care. Together, they explore advancements such as the RR4 Plastic Surgery Trauma Clinic, innovative breast reconstruction techniques, and the Operation Excellence campaign, illustrating how improved facilities and technology are transforming patient journeys. Dr. Buchel also shares a few fatherly insights. Highlights00:00 Introduction to Solid Lines Podcast 04:34 Expanding and improving RR4 clinic 06:29 Clinic expansion and patient care improvement 11:40 Tissue transfer surgery process 14:55 Starting reconstructive surgery at Mayo Clinic 17:49 Returning to Winnipeg for family 22:08 Planning for patient care improvements 24:49 Importance of top-quality medical equipment 29:46 Support and gratitude for healthcare workers 32:45 Advancements in Manitoba health care 33:57 Closing remarks and thank you Resources MentionedPeople- Dr. Luis Oppenheimer (former surgical program leader at HSC) - Dr. Perry Gray (involved in clinical administration at HSC) - Dr. Patrick McDonald (neurosurgical leadership at HSC) Projects & Tools- RR4 Plastic Surgery Trauma Clinic - Wilf Taillieu Thoracic Surgery Clinic and Endoscopy Unit - Manitoba Urologic Centre - Operation Excellence campaign - Surgical robots - Hybrid vascular suite - Autologous breast reconstruction (free flap technique) Next StepDiscover more patient-focused stories and advances in Manitoba healthcare by subscribing to Solid Lines or visiting hscfoundation.mb.ca. CreditsHSC Foundation Website: hscfoundation.mb.ca Solid Lines is presented by The Bouchard Family Foundation. Host: Jonathon Lyon Interviewers: Katie Hall Hursh, Jonathon Lyon, Stu Slayen Producer: Stu Slayen Associate Producer: Heather McNicholl-Milne Technical production and post-production: Johan Heinrichs Production support: Danika Peters Produced through CareCreatives Co. (https://carecreativesco.ca) Mentioned In This Episode Mentioned in this episode: HSC Millionaire Lottery The HSC Millionaire Lottery is underway, featuring a record-breaking $1.7 million Grand Prize package with a dream home, cars, travel and cash — or an all-cash option of $1.35 million. Get tickets at hscmillionaire.com, participating London Drugs and Red River Co-op Food Stores, or by calling 204-253-5688. Purchasers must be residents of Manitoba. Lottery Licence No. LGCA 1822RF. Thank Your Health Care Hero Honour a doctor, nurse or caregiver who made a difference by making a tribute gift to the HSC Foundation. Your donation helps fund leading-edge equipment and facility enhancements that support exceptional care for Manitobans. Learn more or make a gift at hscfoundation.mb.ca or call 204-515-5612.

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Solid Lines is the podcast of the Health Sciences Centre Foundation in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Each episode invites a special guest to share their insights about their experiences at HSC. We talk with health care leaders, patients, family members, researchers, and others whose personal stories and knowledge offer a closer look at the delivery of care at HSC, Manitoba’s hospital. The Health Sciences Centre Foundation is shining a light on the lines that connect people to each other. The lines that connect generosity to investment; and that connect investment to better health care outcomes. The lines that connect discoveries to progress. And the lines that connect us all as a passionate community of Manitobans committed to excellence in health care today and for all time. At the heart of every story and at the centre of every conversation is a simple idea: we can draw a solid line from the support of our community to meaningful change in people’s lives. A new episode of Solid Lines is published every month.