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Heather Cook is a distinguished healthcare leader who has dedicated her career to advancing seniors’ care through clinical practice, leadership, and research in British Columbia. Her work has shaped policy, informed quality in healthcare practices, and contributed to the research agenda in seniors’ care. She is recognized nationally as an expert in her field.

Cook has held senior roles in three health authorities, the Office of the Seniors Advocate, and the BC Ministry of Health, where she currently serves as Director of Long-Term Care and Assisted Living, Health Services Integration.

A true visionary in seniors’ care, she was among the first in Canada to champion the integration of an embedded researcher informing evidence-based decisions. Her expertise in long-term care informed policy during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a province-wide response to address vulnerabilities of seniors. Throughout her career she has actively engaged in research and has more than a dozen citations. She now co-leads an innovative research initiative with the Â鶹¾«Æ· and Michael Smith Health Research BC to address systemic barriers to adopting research in seniors' healthcare.

Recognized for her leadership and advocacy, Cook’s unwavering commitment to evidence-based practice and seniors’ well-being has left a lasting impact on BC’s healthcare system.