<![CDATA[Solid Lines]]>ef21e62a-5668-5189-86c1-a2f8fe922cebThu, 08 Oct 2026 19:51:58 +0000Captivate.fmHSC Foundationhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/e48d10f7-217b-4bfa-9478-8285ef47ee71/SL-Logo-FNL.pngSolid LinesHSC FoundationHSC FoundationSolid 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.https://www.hscfoundation.mb.ca/solid-lines-podcast/falseepisodicdfedf530-c350-11f1-be46-2be4d5015930nopodcastInside Manitoba’s First Surgical Robot: Dr. Alon Altman’s Experience and Community ImpactInside Manitoba’s First Surgical Robot: Dr. Alon Altman’s Experience and Community ImpactEpisode 03

Dr. 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.

Highlights

00:00 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 Mentioned

  • da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system
  • Doctors Manitoba
  • HSC Foundation
  • Perioperative and enhanced recovery research (described by Dr. Alon Altman)

What’s Next

Learn how philanthropy and partnerships are shaping Manitoba’s healthcare future. For more stories like this, subscribe to Solid Lines or visit hscfoundation.mb.ca.

Credits

HSC 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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Dr. 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.

Highlights

00:00 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 Mentioned

  • da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system
  • Doctors Manitoba
  • HSC Foundation
  • Perioperative and enhanced recovery research (described by Dr. Alon Altman)

What’s Next

Learn how philanthropy and partnerships are shaping Manitoba’s healthcare future. For more stories like this, subscribe to Solid Lines or visit hscfoundation.mb.ca.

Credits

HSC 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.

]]>89b306d8-0e5f-4948-b71e-f7420745a9bbThu, 17 Sep 2026 15:02:00 -050023:13falsefull1331From Rock Bottom to Advocate: Jody Unrau on Eating Disorder Recovery and CommunityFrom Rock Bottom to Advocate: Jody Unrau on Eating Disorder Recovery and CommunityEpisode 02

Jody 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.

Highlights

00:00 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 Mentioned


Credits

HSC 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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Jody 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.

Highlights

00:00 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 Mentioned


Credits

HSC 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.

]]>c8b9647b-012c-4a56-ba24-aa0b12848721Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:01:00 -050021:15falsefull1221Advancing Patient Care in Manitoba with Dr. Ed BuchelAdvancing Patient Care in Manitoba with Dr. Ed BuchelEpisode 01

HSC 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.

Highlights

00:00 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 Mentioned

People

- 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 Step

Discover more patient-focused stories and advances in Manitoba healthcare by subscribing to Solid Lines or visiting hscfoundation.mb.ca.

Credits

HSC 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.

]]>Episode 01

HSC 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.

Highlights

00:00 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 Mentioned

People

- 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 Step

Discover more patient-focused stories and advances in Manitoba healthcare by subscribing to Solid Lines or visiting hscfoundation.mb.ca.

Credits

HSC 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.

]]>42c21d2e-caaf-4012-8200-ffb1f03882ffThu, 17 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -050036:24falsefull1111Coming Soon | Solid Lines: The HSC Foundation PodcastComing Soon | Solid Lines: The HSC Foundation PodcastSolid 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)

]]>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)

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