The long-time leader of the Erie-St. Clair Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is no longer at the helm.
Gary Switzer left the organization on Monday, after about 10 years on the job.
No reasons were given about his departure.
However, the LHIN did announce Switzer’s successor.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network, we would like to announce the appointment of Ralph Ganter as the Acting Chief Executive Officer,”said Martin Girash, chair of the LHIN board of directors in a statement.
Ralph is a long standing employee of the ESC LHIN and has most recently fulfilled the role Senior Director, Health System Design and Implementation. As many of you are aware, Ralph has a lengthy history of experience in health care, working previously as Program Manager of Hospitals for the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care (MoHLTC) and, prior to the MoHLTC role, as a Utilization Manager and a Director, Respiratory Care in the region.”
Girash said along with the importance of maintaining operational continuity, Ganter brings to this role an understanding and compassion for the health care needs of the local population and a relentless focus on improving the health care results of individuals.
“As a Board, we look forward to Ralph’s leadership during this important time for the local health care system and the ESC LHIN,” he said.
The chair of the Sydenham District Hospital board welcomed Ganter to his new position.
“The Directors of the Sydenham District Hospital Board wish to congratulate Mr. Ralph Ganter on his appointment as interim CEO of Erie St. Clair LHIN,” said Sheldon Parsons, in a statement.
“We are looking forward to meeting with Mr. Ganter and working with his leadership of the ESC LHIN.”
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