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KELOWNA, BC - Interior Health has officially named Sylvia Weir (pictured) as its permanent CEO. She has served as interim head of the organization since June. “I’m really excited to take on the opportunity on a permanent basis,” said Weir, who steps into the role previously held by Susan Brown. Read More

WATERLOO, Ont. – A major change on the horizon at the University of Waterloo (UW), as president Vivek Goel (pictured), is set to wrap up his time in the role next year. He began his first, and now only, term back in June of 2021, moving over after previously holding various senior positions with the University of Toronto. Prior to that, he served as the CEO of Public Health Ontario from 2008 to 2014. Read More

SURREY, BC - Fraser Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Dermot Kelly (pictured) as the new president and chief executive officer of the organization. Mr. Kelly brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across British Columbia’s health system and a deep commitment to leading with purpose and compassion. Read More

TORONTO — In the world of cardiac surgery, few names command the reverence and awe of Dr. Tirone David (pictured). Known globally as a pioneer, innovator and mentor, Dr. David, a cardiac surgeon at UHN’s Peter Munk Cardiac Centre where he holds the Melanie Munk Chair in Cardiovascular Surgery, has transformed the field and touched tens of thousands of lives — both in and out of the operating room. Read More

TORONTO — Humber River Health welcomes Dr. Justin Grant (pictured) as its new vice president of research & innovation, a strategic leadership role dedicated to accelerating healthcare innovation through cutting-edge initiatives, collaborative partnerships, and transformative research. Read More

TORONTO — After more than 14 years at the helm of Mackenzie Health, Altaf Stationwala (pictured) is stepping into his new role as Unity Health Toronto’s president and CEO. Here, he shares his approach to leadership, the best advice he’s ever received and why he wears HOKA sneakers every day. Read More

KAMLOOPS, BC – Susan Brown (pictured left) is out as the president and CEO of Interior Health, two weeks after the Board of Directors said it was standing by her following calls for her resignation. It’s not clear whether the change in senior leadership was Brown’s idea or whether she was pushed out of the role by Interior Health in light of ongoing issues with the Kelowna General Hospital. Read More

TORONTO – The results of the Digital Health Canada Board of Directors election were announced June 18 at the association’s annual general meeting, held virtually. Nine candidates stood for election to two open board positions. Elected were Keltie Jamieson (pictured left), CDHIO, Bermuda Hospitals Board and Shannon O’Connor (pictured right), manager, Data Standards, Canadian Institute for Health Information. Read More

LINDSAY, Ont. — Ross Memorial Hospital’s board of directors has approved the appointment of Veronica Nelson (pictured) as the hospital’s next president and CEO. Veronica will begin in the role on September 8, 2025. Read More

TORONTO – Digital Health Canada Award winners were announced at the e-Health 2025 Conference and Tradeshow, held this year in Toronto from June 1–3. Digital Health Canada annually offers awards in six categories – Digital Health Executive of the Year; Digital Health Leader of the Year; Clinical Innovator of the Year; Community Care Leader of the Year; Emerging Leader of the Year; and StartUp Innovator of the Year – as well as the Steven Huesing Scholarship. Read More