Christine Pentland
About Christine Pentland
Christine Pentland is a Project Manager at TELUS Health in Ottawa, leading the implementation of Electronic Medical Records across Canada.
Current Role at TELUS
Christine Pentland currently works at TELUS as a Project Manager in Ottawa. Since joining TELUS Health in May 2018, she has been leading the PM Stream for the CHR National Team, focusing on the implementation of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) across Canada. Her role involves contributing to the national rollout of EMRs in medical practices and multi-disciplinary medical facilities.
Experience at Canadian Public Health Association
Before joining TELUS Health, Christine worked at the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) as a Project Officer. From 2017 to 2018, she was part of the Health Policy & Programs Teams. During her tenure, she engaged in various public health policy initiatives and program development, gaining extensive experience in this field.
Quality Improvement Assistant at Kingston General Hospital
Christine Pentland worked as a Quality Improvement Assistant at Kingston General Hospital from 2016 to 2017 for a duration of three months. In this role, she focused on initiatives aimed at improving the quality of healthcare delivery, leveraging her expertise to support process enhancements and efficiency improvements.
Policy Analyst at Heart and Stroke Foundation
In 2016, Christine completed a four-month practicum as a Policy Analyst at the Heart and Stroke Foundation. During her practicum, she concentrated on public health policy, contributing to research and analysis that supported the Foundation's mission to improve cardiovascular health. This role helped Christine build a strong foundation in policy analysis and public health advocacy.
Academic Background in Public Health
Christine Pentland holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Queen's University, where she studied from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor's Degree with Honors in Specialization Health Science from Western University, completing her studies there from 2010 to 2014. Her academic background has equipped her with a thorough understanding of public health principles and research methodologies.