KELOWNA, BC – The telehealth community has lost one of its pioneers. Dr. Bill Nelems (pictured) was an enthusiastic advocate of telemedicine and over many years contributed to the improvement and expansion of the service so that patients would have better access to care. Sadly, Dr. Nelems passed away in Kelowna this past April at the age of 77.
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SCARBOROUGH, Ont. – Scarborough and Rouge Hospital’s (SRH) Board of Directors have announced that Elizabeth Buller (pictured) will be joining the organization as the new President and Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Buller will be assuming the position in July 2017.
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LONDON, UK – DDC Dolphin are pleased to announce the appointment of James Smith (pictured) as International Business Development Director. The announcement comes as DDC Dolphin move closer towards their ambitious global growth plans within the healthcare market.
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TORONTO – KPMG is pleased to announce that Lydia Lee (pictured) has joined KPMG’s Management Consulting practice as the firm’s Canadian Digital Health Leader, effective April 3. Recognized as a Canadian healthcare IT thought leader, Lydia joins KPMG after a 14-year career at the University Health Network (UHN), where she held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer.
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SUDBURY, Ont. – Health Sciences North (HSN) and the HSN Research Institute (HSNRI) Board of Directors announced that Dominic Giroux (pictured), the president and vice-chancellor of Laurentian University, will be the new president and chief executive officer of HSN and HSNRI effective October 2, 2017.
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TORONTO – Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew Smith (pictured), as the hospital’s new president and CEO. Following an international search, which drew candidates from across Canada, the United States and United Kingdom, the selection committee made the unanimous recommendation to appoint Dr. Smith to this role.
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TORONTO – With the continued growth and success in the Canadian healthcare sector, DDC Dolphin are pleased to announce the appointment of Leon Oxley (pictured) as regional account manager for DDC Dolphin Canada Inc.
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OTTAWA – Innovative Medicines Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Fralick (pictured) as president. Ms. Fralick is an experienced leader who has been fostering positive change in Canada’s health sector for decades. A convener and innovator, Ms. Fralick is one of Canada’s leading, compassionate voices in the health sector.
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NEWMARKET, Ont. – Southlake Regional Health Centre announced that the hospital’s president and CEO, Dr. Dave Williams (pictured), has decided to retire by the end of 2017. Williams’ decision to retire will bring to a close the latest chapter in a remarkable career as a leader, physician and space explorer, in addition to his tenure as Southlake’s president and CEO since 2011.
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MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – MedX Health Corp. is pleased to announce that it has appointed Dr. Dennis Reich (pictured) to its Medical/Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Reich is a successful entrepreneur and medical technology advisor as well as a practicing physician. He is President of the Sudbury Primacy Medical Centre, a collaborative medical clinic advancing the utilization of the latest in medical technology, and is a principal investigator in medical trials.
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