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OTTAWA – The Board of Directors of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Vera Etches (pictured) as its new president and CEO, effective March 3, 2025. Dr. Etches’ stellar reputation, extensive experience managing large, complex organizations, and success navigating major health crises like the pandemic were key factors in the decision. Read More

MONTREAL – Christie Innomed is proud to announce the appointment of Nicolas Vachon (pictured) as the new president and CEO, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the company. With a forward-looking vision and a commitment to innovation, Nicolas will guide the company as it navigates today’s healthcare challenges. Read More

OAKVILLE, Ont. – HealthPRO Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Alexander (pictured) as vice president of Data Analytics, Digital & IT. Alexander brings over 20 years of experience managing digital health and technology operations, particularly in data analytics, IT strategy, and business transformation, making him an important addition to the HealthPRO Canada team. Read More

KITCHENER-WATERLOO, Ont. – Following an extensive search process, the University of Waterloo, St. Mary’s General Hospital and Grand River Hospital are pleased to announce Danina Kapetanovic (pictured) as the first vice president, innovation and chief health innovation officer, starting on January 13, 2025. Read More

OTTAWA – Digital Health Canada announced the 2024 Women Leaders in Digital Health at Canada Health Infoway's Partnership Conference in Ottawa. Launched in 2017 by Digital Health Canada, the annual Women Leaders in Digital Health Award is unique among power lists and award programs in that it welcomes nominations for women at any stage of their career progression and is inclusive of all women of influence, no matter where they might be in the health IT field. The 2024 winners are listed by category below. Read More

MARKHAM, Ont. – Oak Valley Health has announced the appointment of Mark Fam (pictured) as its next president and CEO, following an extensive recruitment process. Fam brings a wealth of experience and a strong reputation in the healthcare sector, most recently serving as president of St. Mary’s General Hospital. Read More

GUELPH, Ont. – To lead integrated care among three sites, John Woods (pictured) has become the inaugural integrated president of St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph, St. Joseph’s Villa Dundas and St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford. The appointment became effective October 7, 2024. Read More

KINGSTON, Ont. – Dr. Benjamin Kwan (pictured), a neuroradiologist at Queen’s University and the Kingston Health Sciences Centre, has been awarded a prestigious Rising Star Award by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Dr. Kwan is one of just nine recipients worldwide. Read More

BROCKVILLE, Ont. – On behalf of the Board of Directors of Brockville General Hospital, James Eastwood, Board Chair, is pleased to announce that Ms. Julie Caffin (pictured) has accepted the position of president and chief executive officer. Julie joined Brockville General in 2017 and currently serves as senior vice president, chief Nursing and Health Professionals Executive and chief operating officer. Julie has held various leadership positions in both medium-sized community and teaching hospitals and started her career in healthcare as a front-line registered nurse. Read More

WATERLOO, Ont. – It is with great sadness that we announce that Dominic Covvey (pictured) died on September 16, 2024, following a brief illness. Dominic was the president and director of the National Institutes of Health Informatics (NIHI) and a retired professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo (UW). Read More