The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) announced Ottawa’s top doctor, Vera Etches, will take the president and CEO position as of March.
In a press release by the hospital on Dec. 4, the board of directors for CHEO said that Etches’ reputation, experience and success navigating the COVID-19 pandemic were key factors as to why she was chosen. Etches has served as the Medical Officer of Health for Ottawa Public Health since April 2018.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Etches to CHEO,” said Jo-Anne Poirier, Chair of CHEO Board of Directors. “Her experience, passion, and dedication to improving health for everyone makes her an ideal person to lead us into the future.”
Holding the top spot in CHEO, Etches will oversee all aspects of the hospital’s operations including patient care, research, innovation and community relations.
“I am honoured to be joining CHEO and to have the opportunity to lead such a remarkable organization,” said Dr. Etches. “CHEO is synonymous with exceptional compassionate care and groundbreaking research. I look forward to working with the CHEO team to build on this legacy and ensure that CHEO continues to meet the growing needs of kids today and tomorrow.”
CHEO’s previous president and CEO, Alex Munter, announced his resignation in June after serving for 13 years.
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