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OTTAWA – New Brunswick’s Dr. Margot Burnell (pictured) is now the president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), following an installation ceremony at its annual general meeting. An oncologist for more than three decades at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Dr. Burnell has seen the impact of a health system under pressure. Read More

MONTREAL – Erin Cook (pictured) has been appointed as the new Associate CEO of CIUSSS West-Central Montreal. Her career spans various roles, director of Quality, Transformation, Evaluation, Value, Clinical & Organizational Ethics, and Virtual Care, and associate director of the Support Program for the Autonomy of Seniors (SAPA). She has also served as co-director of Operations at the Segal Cancer Centre and Clinical administrative coordinator of Oncology and Cardiovascular Services. Read More

TORONTO – Baycrest Hospital & Apotex Centre, Jewish Home for the Aged is pleased to announce the appointment of Deb Galet (pictured) as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Ms. Galet has been serving as interim president and CEO since April 2024. Read More

NEW YORK – Newsweek magazine, which annually ranks the world’s best hospitals, has identified 25 of the planet’s top hospital CEOs – and three of them are in Canada. They are: Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg (pictured left), president and CEO of the West Central Montreal Health network, which includes the Jewish General Hospital; Barbara Collins (pictured centre), president and CEO, Humber River Health, in Toronto; and Dr. Kevin Smith (pictured right), president and CEO, University Health Network, Toronto. Read More

TORONTO - Scientist and nurse Dr. Jennifer Stinson (pictured) at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) has been honoured with the prestigious Peter Gilgan Canada Gairdner Momentum Award. Each year, the Peter Gilgan Canada Gairdner Momentum Award celebrates outstanding researchers around the world who have made significant strides in biomedical science. Read More

TORONTO – Dr. Yenge Diambomba (pictured) has been appointed as inaugural Chief Medical Informatics Officer for Sinai Health. As CMIO, Dr. Diambomba will provide leadership in the ongoing improvement and implementation of clinical information systems and will contribute to the advancement of digital tools. Read More

TORONTO – The Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital board of directors, announced that after more than a decade of outstanding leadership, Julia Hanigsberg (pictured) will be retiring from her role as president and CEO effective December 31, 2025. As a result of her remarkable leadership and guidance, Holland Bloorview has made tremendous progress in advancing its vision of the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families. Read More

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. – Mackenzie Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary-Agnes Wilson (pictured) as its interim president and CEO. Mary-Agnes brings a wealth of experience to this role, with a distinguished career in healthcare that spans clinical nursing, management, research, and academic and executive leadership positions. Read More

TORONTO – Unity Health Toronto is pleased to announce the appointment of Altaf Stationwala (pictured) as the new president and CEO, effective July 1. A highly respected leader in Ontario’s healthcare system, Altaf brings a wealth of expertise in health system operations, integration, and digital transformation. Read More

KITCHENER, Ont. – The Waterloo Regional Health Network board of directors is proud to announce the appointment of Ron Gagnon (pictured) as the inaugural president and CEO of the newly merged hospital network, effective April 1, 2025. Read More