#246 - 🌍 From Brazil to Canada - How community and collaboration can lead to change (ft Dr. Guilherme Sant’Anna)

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In this episode, Dr. Guilherme Sant’Anna, a professor of pediatrics at McGill University, shares his journey in neonatology and his work in Brazil and Canada. He discusses the challenges and rewards of working in neonatal care and the differences between the healthcare systems in Brazil and Canada. Dr. Sant’Anna  also talks about the impact of the Neonatologia Brasil Facebook group, which he created to facilitate knowledge exchange among healthcare professionals in Brazil. He highlights the development of an educational website and the adoption of the 10 basic steps for neonatal care and perinatal asphyxia by the Brazilian government. Dr. Guilherme Sant'Anna emphasizes the importance of visiting units and seeing the reality on the ground to identify areas for improvement. He also discusses the concept of a Smart NICU, which aims to simplify monitoring and improve the interaction between babies, families, and healthcare professionals. In closing, Dr. Sant’Anna  offers advice for those wanting to make a difference, emphasizing the importance of sharing knowledge and approaching change with optimism and respect.

Resources mentioned in episode:

Neonatologia Brazil facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/neonatologiabrasil/?locale=pt_BR&_rdr

Contact:   guilherme.santanna@mcgill.ca

Episode Webpage Link: https://www.the-incubator.org/post/246-from-brazil-to-canada-how-community-and-collaboration-can-lead-to-change-ft-dr-guilher

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