New TELUS podcast features medical professionals and prominent Canadians providing sage advice in these unprecedented times
April 29 2020 - 9:00AM
Recognizing people are seeking reliable and accurate information
throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, TELUS launched a new podcast
series in mid-March hosted by veteran broadcaster and community
activist, Tamara Taggart. Every week, TELUS Talks with Tamara
Taggart brings listeners exclusive interviews with doctors,
healthcare professionals, and prominent Canadians to provide
practical and actionable advice to listeners. In addition to giving
an update on the current pandemic, many guests also share how they
have adjusted to living through the crisis, offering listeners the
chance to connect through sharing a variety of experiences and the
occasional much-needed laugh.
“Under the careful stewardship of talented broadcaster Tamara
Taggart, TELUS Talks features respected thought leaders from a
variety of healthcare and parahealth disciplines, sharing their
advice and strategies on staying mentally and physically well
throughout these challenging times,” said Darren Entwistle,
President and CEO of TELUS. “Indeed, by providing access to
accurate, evidence-based information and credible professional
expertise, our TELUS Talks podcast series is one of the many ways
we are able to promote better public health outcomes whilst helping
our fellow citizens navigate the overwhelming impact and
uncertainty that has characterised this health emergency.”
Tamara Taggart has spent two decades advocating for others as a
trusted voice, including her volunteer efforts specific to the
healthcare and well-being of children and people with disabilities.
In 2015, Tamara received the Order of BC—the highest honour awarded
by the Government of British Columbia—in recognition of her years
of public service.
“I’ve spent many years working in news and while I believe it’s
critically important to stay informed at a time like this,
sometimes the news can feel a bit heavy. What we’ve set out to do
with the podcast is to provide important information and insights,
but also some levity,” said Tamara Taggart. “I admire TELUS for
their passionate commitment to the community, so partnering with
them on this new project felt very natural. We’ve already had some
really fascinating guests and notable Canadians on the podcast, and
have a number of exciting guests lined-up for the coming weeks, so
I hope that everyone has an opportunity to give it a listen.
Whether you’re listening while out on a walk getting some fresh
air, or curling up on the couch with the family, this is a podcast
for Canadians of all ages, and we invite everyone to take a little
break with us.”
Recent podcast guests include businesswoman and star of CBC’s
Dragons’ Den Arlene Dickinson; Provincial Health Officer for
British Columbia Dr. Bonnie Henry; Canadian icon, Olympian and
hockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser; Registered Dietitian and Author
Desiree Nielsen; and speaker, podcast host and life coach Liesse
Wilcox.
The podcast is available on all major podcast platforms, and
video accompanying each episode can be found at TELUS.com/podcast
and on Optik TV On Demand.
For the latest information about TELUS’ support during the
crisis, visit telus.com/covid19. About TELUSTELUS
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and 15.2 million customer connections spanning wireless, data, IP,
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customer service excellence and loyalty. TELUS Health is Canada's
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for good, our deeply meaningful and enduring philosophy to give
where we live has inspired our team members and retirees to
contribute more than $700 million and 1.3 million days of service
since 2000. This unprecedented generosity and unparalleled
volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving company in the
world.
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