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MARKHAM, Ont. – Extendicare Inc. is pleased to announce that it has completed its search for a new president and chief executive officer with the appointment of Dr. Michael R. Guerriere (pictured), effective October 22, 2018. Dr. Guerriere, will be succeeding Tim Lukenda who, as previously announced, is departing the company. Read More

BRANTFORD, Ont. – The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is pleased to announce that Dr. David McNeil (pictured) has been selected as its president and chief executive officer. He currently serves as Senior Vice-President, Patient Experience and Digital Transformation at Health Sciences North in Sudbury. Read More

TORONTO – Dr. Joshua Tepper (pictured) has been appointed to the position of President and CEO of North York General Hospital (NYGH). Dr. Tepper’s appointment is the result of an extensive national search process, which sought an accomplished leader who is passionate about building on NYGH’s record of success as a high-performance organization, and who will nurture a vibrant and distinctive culture. Read More

EDMONTON – The Board of Alberta Health Services (AHS) has appointed Craig Ivany (pictured) as CEO of Alberta’s new provincial lab services subsidiary, named Alberta Public Labs. Ivany’s career in healthcare spans more than 30 years. Read More

ALEXANDRIA, Ont. – After an extensive search process, Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital (HGMH) has appointed a new hospital CEO. Michael Cohen (pictured on right) joins HGMH after 16 years at the Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa, where he most recently held the position of Vice President, Clinical Services and Information Management. Read More

OTTAWA – After an extensive search, Joule is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Deepak Kaura (pictured) as chair of its Board of Directors. As a pediatric radiologist who has started several technology companies, Dr. Kaura brings a range of experience and leadership to this role. Read More

TORONTO – The Board of Trustees of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) announced that Dr. Michael Apkon (pictured), SickKids president and CEO, will be leaving SickKids to assume the role of CEO at Tufts Medical Centre and Floating Hospital for Children in Boston, Massachusetts. The transition will occur this fall. Read More

TORONTO – Dr. David Kaplan (pictured) has been named Chief of Clinical Quality at Health Quality Ontario (HQO). In this role, Dr. Kaplan will provide expert clinical leadership for advancing Ontario’s quality agenda. Read More

KITCHENER, Ont. – Ron Gagnon (pictured) has been named as the new president and CEO of Grand River Hospital (GRH). Gagnon comes to Kitchener from Sault Ste. Marie, where he held a similar role at Sault Area Hospital since 2006. Read More

MARKHAM, Ont. – Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, announced that Jeffrey H. Barnes (pictured) has succeeded Iain Burns as president and CEO of Philips Canada, with immediate effect. Mr. Barnes is a member of the Philips North America Executive Team and will report to the CEO of North America, Vitor Rocha. Read More