Craig Thornton
Member, Community Health Advisory Network @Mississauga Health
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Member, Community Health Advisory Network @Mississauga Health
Mississauga, ON, CA
As one of 58 Ontario Health Teams across the province, we are dedicated to strengthening an interconnected health care system. Alongside our 90 members of diverse health care and social service organizations and providers, we’re focused on building a local infrastructure that enables us to come together and deliver equitable, timely access to health care by integrating expertise and perspectives across the health care continuum.Our goal is to integrate health care plans, support providers and innovate to address disparities, all while simplifying access and improving the overall health of our communities. Together, we’re making Mississauga a healthier, more connected place to live.As part of the Community Health Advisory Network CHAN) I provide guidance on creating an inclusive care system that is easy to navigate and effective for everyone. CHAN consists of 11 members, including representatives from equity-deserving communities such as Indigenous, Francophone and Black populations. The group meets monthly to provide feedback on Mississauga Health initiatives in addition to developing and supporting the implementation of a community engagement plan. The Community Health Advisory Network (CHAN) is the driving force behind Mississauga Health’s mission to build an equitable, person-centered health care system. We are a diverse collective of patients and caregivers, providing essential insights and firsthand experiences that shape the health care and social services and programs offered in our region.As part of my responsibilities, I also sit on the Older Adult Healthcare and Digital Health Transformation Planning Tables when I provide my lived experience, supporting my 98 year old mother, and my professional experience leading automation and digital businesses.
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ABOUT CRAIG THORNTON
Although retired, I currently spend my time giving back to my community. I am a member of the Board of Directors at Peel Senior Link, a not-for-profit focused on providing elder care services, allowing seniors to remain in their homes and to age with dignity. As part of my remit, I sit on the Governance and Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committees. I am also a member of the Mississauga Community Health Advisory Network and sit on the Mississauga Health Planning Tables for Older Adult Healthcare and Digital Health Transformation.I am an experienced senior executive with over 40 years of broad-based engineering leadership experience including management consulting, space and terrestrial robotics, industrial automation and test system automation. I have have been blessed with a wonderful career which has included key leadership roles on several iconic Canadian engineering achievements including the world renowned \"CanadArm\" on the US Space Shuttle and the Canadian Mobile Servicing System Robotics Suite on the International Space Station. Most recently, I led the Digital Business Practice at Hatch Ltd. This dynamic, global team of over 350 engineering and information technology professionals deliver digital advisory and consulting services, systems integration and product development to our clients in Mining and Metals, Infrastructure and Energy.I am true believer in the power of robotics, automation and the use of digital information to transform business operations. I am energized by bringing a combination of innovation, industry best practices and leading edge digital and automation technologies to every engagement. I believe that by improving the visibility, quality and integrity of the information available that our clients will see a step-change in the efficiency and resiliency of their operations.
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