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TORONTO – The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) announced that Dr. Gillian Strudwick (pictured) has been appointed as the interim scientific director for its newly created Digital Innovation Hub. With the increasing importance of digital innovation in mental health and addictions research, training, and care, there is a need to establish what the organization hopes will be a globally recognized hub. Read More

SARNIA and PETROLIA, Ont. – Bluewater Health is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jane Mathews (pictured) as the new chief nursing executive and vice-president of Clinical Support Services. Mathews, an accomplished and visionary nursing leader, has had a life-long career at Bluewater Health and brings a wealth of experience in professional practice, acute care, policy development, strategic planning and continuous quality improvement. Read More

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Trillium Health Partners announced that Remi Ejiwunmi (pictured) as been appointed vice president of the future Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children. The hospital will be the first of its kind in Ontario and located within the future Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital, which is currently known as Mississauga Hospital. Read More

TORONTO – Digital Health Canada announced that Mark Casselman, its CEO, will be leaving the organization to pursue other opportunities. Chris Carvalho, president and Board chair, wrote on the association’s website: “After nine years of remarkable leadership, our chief executive officer, Mark Casselman (pictured), has decided to pursue a new opportunity external to the association. While sad to see Mark go, we fully support his decision and appreciate the thoughtful approach he is taking towards this transition.” Read More

PRINCE GEORGE, BC – Former CEO of Northern Health, Catherine Ulrich (pictured), will receive the highest honour one can achieve in the province of British Columbia. Ulrich is one of 12 people appointed to the Order of British Columbia this year. Ulrich retired last year after a 41-year career in healthcare, including 16 years as the president and CEO of Northern Health. Read More

OWEN SOUND, Ont. – Brightshores Health System announced that Beth Morris (pictured on left) will join Brightshores as vice president Clinical Services & Quality, chief nursing executive (CNE) on September 30 and Tim Pemberton (pictured on right) will begin as vice president, Digital Health & Technology, CIO, CPO on September 9th. Read More

CHATHAM, Ont. – Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has named Adam Topp (pictured) as the organization’s next President and CEO. Topp’s previous roles include president and CEO of Shared Health Manitoba, and director, Health Transformation for the Government of Manitoba’s Priorities and Planning Committee Secretariat. Read More

EDMONTON – The Alberta Innovates Board Chair, Tony Williams, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael Mahon (pictured) as the interim chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2024. Dr. Mahon previously served as the president of the University of Lethbridge, where he spearheaded the University’s largest capital campaign, resulting in the construction of the Science Commons, a major science and innovation facility. Read More

ST. JOHN’s, NL – Karen Stone, KC has been appointed the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services. Ms. Stone brings considerable executive experience to the role, in particular in healthcare given her prominent role in helping the province respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing the Provincial Government’s health-in-all policies, and contributing to the work of Health Accord NL, which is guiding the transformation of healthcare. Read More

OTTAWA – Dr. Suzanne Strasberg, chair of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) board, has announced the appointment of Alex Munter (pictured) as the CEO of the CMA and CMA Group of Companies. Alex is currently CEO of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). Read More