8% of Ontario hospital CEOs are physicians. Proximity celebrates the important role that physicians play in Ontario hospitals and the broader healthcare system #NationalPhysiciansDay #DoctorsDay

32% of Ontario hospital CEOs are nurses. Proximity celebrates the important role that nurses play in Ontario hospitals and the broader healthcare system #NationalNursingWeek

Proximity is pleased to welcome Lili Shalev-Shawn as Vice President, Leadership Development. In this role, Lili will drive Proximity strategy forward by stewarding leadership development opportunities and initiatives for Ontario hospital leaders. Meet Lili: bit.ly/3pryYXJ

Congratulations Melanie Kohn on your appointment as President and CEO at Michael Garron Hospital

Congratulations John Aldis on your appointment as Interim President at @STJOESHAMILTON

Congratulations Dean Osmond on your appointment as President and CEO of Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre

As Ontario hospital CEOs and Board Chairs discussed at Proximity’s Afternoon of Discourse on Leadership, there are key differences between sudden and sustained crises. Hear more from Michaela June Kerrissey and Amy Edmondson on what this means for leaders: hbr.org/2023/06/leadin…

Last week at Academy of Management, Ryan Miller, Ivey Business School PhD Candidate presented on the research he is conducting with Proximity exploring the career journeys of women leaders in Ontario hospitals. Interviews are underway with the majority of the 65 women hospital Presidents & CEOs.

Proximity is hiring a Consultant, Strategic Initiatives who will lead projects that further its strategy. The right candidate has a keen interest in leadership with strong analytical skills & experience in research, evaluation and project management. bit.ly/3Lghdmq

Last week, members of the Proximity team visited CAMH to learn about its clinical and research facilities and profound history. Thank you Sarah Downey for hosting us! We are invigorated by your transformative vision for the future of mental health care.

Proximity is pleased to welcome Dr. Gary Newton, President and CEO Sinai Health, as Board Chair. Dr. Newton is a well-respected health system leader in Ontario, a life-long student in the field of leadership and a mentor to next generation talent. More: bit.ly/3PV9EEv

Congratulations Dr. Gooden on your appointment as President and CEO of North York General

Congratulations Michael Heenan on your appointment as President, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton

“Leadership is the act of helping people swim upstream.” Thank you Amy Edmondson for facilitating yesterday’s thought-provoking conversation with 60 Ontario hospital leaders on the science of failing well and what this means for healthcare organizations.

Much has been written about the first 90 days in the CEO role – but what about the last 90 days? Proximity spoke with nine Ontario hospital CEOs during their last 90 days in the role to understand considerations and approaches in planning their departures. bit.ly/3sRvoIn

Congratulations Cara Vaccarino on your appointment as President and CEO, The Royal Mental Health Centre

Congratulations Dr. Paul Woods on your appointment as President and CEO, Southlake Regional Health Centre