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March 2, 2009

New CEO Announced for Eastern Health

The Honourable Ross Wiseman, Minister of Health and Community Services, and Joan Dawe, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Eastern Health, today named Vickie Kaminski as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Eastern Health.

"I am pleased to welcome Ms. Kaminski to her new role," said Minister Wiseman. "Ms. Kaminski brings with her a wealth of knowledge, experience and a commitment to excellence in health care. Her leadership will assist in ensuring high-quality health and community services throughout the Eastern Region."

"We are delighted that Ms. Kaminski has accepted the leadership role of Eastern Health. Her proven track record as a strong leader, coupled with her broad base of health care experience will make her a key asset in the future of health services delivery in the Eastern Health region, and in the entire province," said Ms Dawe.

Ms Kaminski currently holds the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Sudbury Regional Hospital (HRSRH) which represents the integration of three acute care institutions, a cancer treatment centre and a mental health facility. The HRSRH is one of the largest tertiary regional referral centres in Ontario, serving a population of approximately 600,000 providing cardiac, trauma, oncology, women�s and children�s services.

Ms. Kaminski brings to Eastern Health more than 25 years of senior executive leadership experience in the delivery of a broad range of health care services. She is a graduate of Laurentian University and the Kellogg / Schulich MBA program; a member of the Canadian College of Health Services Executives and a surveyor with Accreditation Canada.

"I am honoured to be chosen to lead the Eastern Health team under the guidance of its Board of Trustees. I look forward to working with Eastern Health�s dedicated staff, physicians and volunteers, as well as its community partners and stakeholders in the shared goal to provide the very best health and community services," comments Ms. Kaminski. "This is a very exciting and challenging time for Eastern Health."

Formed in 2005 from the merger of seven health organizations, Eastern Health offers a full continuum of health and community services and covers the area from St John�s to Port Blandford, including the Avalon, Burin and Bonavista Peninsulas.

With over 12,000 employees, Eastern Health is the largest integrated health organization in Atlantic Canada, serving a regional population of 300,000. It also offers province-wide tertiary health care services and is a highly respected teaching and research organization.

Ms Kaminski will start in her position as President and Chief Executive Officer of Eastern Health on June 15, 2009.

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Media contacts:

Ronalda Walsh
Director of Communications
Department of Health and Community Services 709-729-1377, 685-1741
ronaldawalsh@gov.nl.ca
Diane Hart
Director (Acting), Strategic Communications
Eastern Health
709-777-1426
diane.hart@easternhealth.ca

2009 03 02                                                     10:10 a.m.
 


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