Wednesday, June 13, 2007
For the Attention of
Hospital CEOs, Associates and Affiliate CEOs, Board Chairs, LHINs CEOs, OHA Board of Directors and CACN Members
Ruthe-Anne Conyngham
OHA Board Chair
OHA President and CEO Hilary Short to Retire in December 2007
This morning, after 34 years of service at the OHA, including almost 5 as President and CEO, Hilary Short notified the OHA’s Board of Directors that she will retire in December 2007.
In every one of her many roles at the OHA, Hilary Short has made a positive difference, for our Members and for our health care system.
When Hilary became President and CEO five years ago, the OHA faced a number of serious challenges as an organization, and Ontario’s hospital and health care systems were on the cusp of the most significant period of transition in a generation. Under Hilary’s leadership, the OHA today has the people, the plan and the resources it needs to remain one of North America’s premier advocacy associations, and Ontario’s hospital system is better positioned to meet the challenges of the future.
Given her impressive record, it was no surprise that the OHA’s Board of Directors warmly congratulated Hilary on her decision with many kind words and a standing ovation.
In the weeks ahead, the OHA Board of Directors will undertake an executive search for a new President and CEO. We will keep you informed as this process moves forward.
We are currently sharing this news with our health sector partners, and will issue a news release tomorrow morning. This news release, and Hilary’s letter to the board announcing her retirement, are attached to this Bulletin.
I know that you will join me in offering our most sincere thanks to Hilary for her commitment to Ontario’s hospitals and the OHA, and our congratulations on her moving toward the next chapter of her life.