New chief health officer appointed by WELL Health
June 10, 2026
VANCOUVER - WELL Health Technologies Corp., a digital healthcare company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew Bond (pictured) as chief health officer and head of public sector, effective immediately. Dr. Bond’s appointment reflects WELL’s increasing focus on partnering with governments and public health systems while advancing clinical governance across its national care delivery and technology platform.
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