News Release
CKHA Vice-President Accepts Position at Humber River Regional Hospital
CHATHAM-KENT -- CKHA Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer, Anthony DiCaita has been appointed as Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer at Humber River Regional Hospital (HRRH) effective August 2nd, 2010.
HRRH is a one of Canada’s largest regional acute care hospitals, serving a catchment area of more than 850,000 people in the northwest GTA. The hospital currently operates on three sites with a total of 549 beds, 3,000 staff, approximately 700 physicians and 400 volunteers. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, the hospital is home to Ontario’s first Centre of Excellence for laparoscopic bariatric surgery; Canada’s first home nocturnal dialysis program and a major cancer program. Humber River’s redevelopment plan, approved by the provincial government, will see it commence construction of Ontario’s first digital hospital in 2011, one that Humber River plans to make a technological and environmental showcase.
”The dedication and commitment of staff and physicians is evident throughout CKHA,” said DiCaita. “As the face and demands of our healthcare system in this province continue to change, the community of Chatham-Kent is very fortunate to have the quality and access to care provided by CKHA.”
Interim President and CEO, Shona Elliott, congratulated Anthony on his new position. “During Anthony’s tenure with us, he initiated our participation with PIP – a formalized improvement plan to positively affect the flow of patients through the Emergency and Medicine departments. As the Executive Sponsor of !magine, Anthony continued to lead CKHA’s efforts with respect to redevelopment of our facilities in Chatham and Wallaceburg. He also initiated a review of our marketshare to determine the volumes and types of patient care that could potentially be repatriated to our community. We have benefited from Anthony’s diverse background and expertise and wish him well in his new leadership role.”
The VP/CFO portfolio at CKHA includes the Medicine, Emergency, Mental Health and Addictions, Diagnostic Imaging, Central Ambulance Communication Centre, Finance, Health Information Services, Information Systems, Materiel Management and Pharmacy.
CKHA will undertake a recruitment process shortly.
Media Contact:
Shona Elliott, Interim President & CEO
519-437-6020