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VANCOUVER – Dr. Penny Ballem (pictured) has been appointed chair of the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Authority. Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, said Dr. Ballem “ranks among the foremost figures in public policy and healthcare in B.C and the country. Other provinces and the federal government alike seek out her policy advice on key issues and initiatives.” Read More

KITCHENER, Ont. – Dr. Andrew Falconer (pictured), a veteran healthcare leader and emergency department physician from Ottawa, has been chosen as incoming president at St. Mary’s General Hospital. Dr. Falconer will begin his new role at St. Mary’s in February 2019. He is currently a vice president and chief of staff at Queensway Carleton Hospital in Ottawa, a 284-bed regional referral centre. Read More

HALIFAX – The Board of Directors of the IWK Health Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Krista Jangaard (pictured) as the new president and CEO, effective immediately. Dr. Jangaard, who has acted as the interim president and CEO for the past year, was selected following a comprehensive national competition to fill the position on a permanent basis. Read More

SURREY, BC – The Board of Fraser Health has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Victoria Lee (pictured) as president and chief executive officer for Fraser Health. “Dr. Lee has an extensive background with Fraser Health and we are excited she will be able to step into the role, where she will be able to continue to drive the positive progress championed by the organization,” said Health Minister Adrian Dix. Read More

TORONTO and BOSTON – Orion Health announced that effective immediately, Karen Ewing (pictured) has been promoted to the newly created role of VP marketing for North America. Ewing steps into the position after seven years with Orion Health on the global leadership team as senior director for North American marketing. Read More

TORONTO – Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is thrilled to welcome Bohodar Rubashewsky (pictured) as vice-president, corporate innovation and services. Bohodar’s first day will be November 12, 2018. Read More

MONTREAL – Intelerad Medical Systems, a leader in enterprise workflow solutions, is pleased to announce that following the retirement of Randall Oka, its board of directors has appointed Paul Lepage (pictured) as its new president and chief executive officer. Paul Lepage is a seasoned executive with over 15 years of experience in healthcare IT. Read More

TORONTO – ThoughtWire, a leader in Operations Performance Management (OPM) for built environments, has announced it has formed a new advisory board. Members will bring their areas of expertise to fuel disruption and innovation aimed at transforming industries such as healthcare and commercial real estate. Read More

TORONTO – Canada Health Infoway has announced the appointment of Lyle Bouvier (pictured) to its board of directors. Mr. Bouvier has more than 20 years of experience in public and private practice, as a litigation lawyer for the Department of Justice Canada, as a Federal Crown Counsel, and as a partner at Miller Thomson LLP. He is currently Vice President, Corporate Services, for Points Athabasca Contracting Limited. Read More

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