VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is pleased to announce that Julia Hanigsberg, President and CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, has joined its Board of Directors.

Throughout the past decade at Holland Bloorview, Julia’s leadership and passion have resulted in a transformative impact in the lives of children and youth with disabilities and development differences, at Holland Bloorview and across the healthcare sector, through research, teaching and learning. Prior to joining Holland Bloorview, Julia spent 9 years in leadership roles at Toronto Metropolitan University and worked with the Ontario government in roles including Chief of Staff to the Attorney General of Ontario. A lawyer by training, Julia has also served on numerous boards. She has spent her career in government, post-secondary education and healthcare as a champion for cultural transformation, innovation, excellence and social justice.

“We are delighted to have Julia join VHA’s volunteer board,” said VHA’s President and CEO Dr. Kathryn Nichol. “This is an exciting time for VHA as we celebrate 100 years of providing spectacular care at home and as the integrated care agenda advances in the province. Julia’s exceptional set of skills and experience in the areas of health system leadership, innovative partnerships, advocacy and government relations will be instrumental in assisting VHA to advance our strategic priorities and fulfill our purpose of Care at Home. Delivered with Heart. Led by Science.”

“I am very honoured to have been selected to join the Board of Directors of VHA,” Julia said. “Today more than ever, VHA is a critical part of our health system with innovative and creative solutions to some of the most difficult healthcare challenges facing Ontarians. With 100 years of service in its rearview, it’s exciting to see – and now be part of – its research, commitment to quality, outstanding team and values-driven performance.”

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VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is a not-for-profit charitable organization that offers 24/7 nursing, personal support, rehab services and charitable home support services to people of all ages and cultural backgrounds in Ontario. For 100 years, VHA has been providing high quality care, with great heart, to some of the most vulnerable and marginalized populations in the communities we serve. In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care. As one of the largest not-for-profit providers of publicly-funded home care in Ontario, VHA is committed to advancing the sector through integrated care partnerships and by generating high quality evidence through research and innovation. VHA is accredited by Accreditation Canada with exemplary standing, a Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) and a partner agency of the United Way Greater Toronto. Learn more at www.vha.ca.