{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Harbouring Hope","title":"The Healthcare Worker Infusion","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2341,"description":"There is a serious shortage of healthcare workers in BC, and addressing the shortage in our region is a big part of what we do at the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. In this episode of Harbouring Hope, we’re talking about some of the initiatives underway to encourage healthcare workers to make the move to Nanaimo, and what we’re doing to make sure they feel welcome enough to stay.\nTod Maffin joins us to tell us how he and his wife Jocelyn started their Nanaimo Infusion events. What began as a fun little project to boost local tourism quickly turned into an effective way to attract healthcare workers from south of the border. Cody Dreger, local Realtor and Board Member at the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, is also on the podcast to talk about the Foundation's Red Carpet Program, which helps healthcare workers relocate to Nanaimo, find housing, and feel welcome in their new home.\nMeet Our Guests in Order of Appearance\nTod Maffin, Emotional Support Canadian, Founder of Nanaimo Infusion\nTod Maffin is a digital marketing strategist, content creator, former national radio host, and public speaker. He is best recognized for his commentaries on Canadian identity, history, and culture, as well as his expertise in emerging technology and online business strategy. Tod and his wife Jocelyn are the founders of Nanaimo Infusion, an initiative to attract tourists from the U.S. to Nanaimo. These events led to another initiative focused on encouraging American healthcare professionals to relocate to Nanaimo. Infusion events have since spread to other communities across Canada.\nCody Dreger, Realtor, Island Home Group, Board Member, Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation\nCody Dreger is a lifelong Nanaimo resident and top-producing real estate agent. With over 20 years of local market experience, he specializes in residential homes and new developments across Central Vancouver Island. Cody is a prominent figure in the Vancouver Island community and actively supports...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/VlpgAx4HzReyfwV_HNZD60IoBSRYA4KjtBQlyiEc7dc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zOGE0/NzIxZTRjNzA2MTg5/ZTkxZmZjNDg2MGQz/MWQwZC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}