In this episode of Chats on Change, Dr. Jack Rasmussen, a plastic surgeon and critical care physician specializing in burn and wound care, speaks with Nova Scotia Health interim CEO Karen Oldfield. Dr. Rasmussen discusses his journey, from his upbringing in Antigonish to his medical training at Dalhousie University and specialized fellowship in burn care at Toronto’s Ross Tilley Burn Centre. Since joining Nova Scotia’s QEII Health Sciences Centre in 2018, he has been pivotal in transforming burn care across the Maritimes. Dr. Rasmussen also delves into the advancements in burn care, including dermal regeneration templates and new grafting techniques, which significantly improve recovery outcomes and reduce the number of surgeries for patients with severe burns. He also discusses emerging technologies, such as laser therapy for scars, which he hopes to bring to Nova Scotia in the future. Additionally, he mentions the important support role played by the Nova Scotia Firefighters Burn Treatment Society, which helps fund crucial equipment and resources. Dr. Rasmussen shares his vision for advancing care through ongoing education initiatives, like the Burn Care Education Day, aimed at empowering healthcare providers across the Maritimes to deliver high-quality, localized burn care, minimizing the need for patients to travel to Halifax.