Camille Orridge has made health equity a priority throughout her decades-long career as an executive leader in healthcare.
As former CEO of the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), one of 14 health regions responsible for planning and managing local healthcare services, Camille led initiatives to implement and advance health equity data to inform policy and programs In this capacity, she was responsible for the overall budget of $4.2 billion with 170 providers including hospitals, long-term care homes and community agencies. She was also accountable for shared services for all 14 LHINs. Camille retired from the Toronto Central LHIN in the fall 2015.
Earlier in her career, Camille held various positions at the Home Care Program for Metropolitan Toronto. In 2007, she became the CEO of the Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre (CCAC), a not-for-profit corporation funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. At the time, the Toronto Central CCAC had a budget of $190 million, a staff of 480 and served nearly 1.5 million residents in the city.
In both of these roles, Camille continued pursuing her passion for an equity-driven health system and focused on developing equity data. Outside of her paid roles, Camille became a founding member of the Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention and co-founder of Pathways to Education, as well as several other initiatives.
In retirement, Camille continues to be involved in social policy groups, including as Senior Fellow at Wellesley Institute, and supporting the Federal Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare, working with Ontario Health to develop the framework and data governance structure, With many years of experience as a creative leader, Camille continues to mentor and promote the abilities of the next generation of leaders in the health and community care sectors.
Camille has received many accolades and awards for her passionate advocacy for equity for all and for her work in developing strong and inclusive communities. Most recently, she received an honorary degree from the University of Toronto, for being a pioneering healthcare leader and her promotion of a more equitable and just health system.