KAWARTHA LAKES-Carolyn Plummer is taking a leave of absence from her duties as President and CEO of Haliburton Highlands Health Services. (HHHS)
Ross Memorial Hospital’s Veronica Nelson will serve as their Acting President and CEO.
“Ross Memorial Hospital and Haliburton Highlands Health Services are both organizations that mean a great deal to me. I am excited to bring my skillset and experience to working with the HHHS Board of Directors and team members throughout the organization. I know how incredibly important HHHS and its services are to patients, residents, and the community.” said Veronica Nelson, Acting President and CEO, Haliburton Highlands Health Services.
Nelson will be temporarily seconded from her current role as Ross Memorial Hospital Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. She will continue overseeing the Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory Departments at both RMH and Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS).
“Ross Memorial Hospital and Haliburton Highlands Health Services have a longstanding, supportive relationship dedicated to providing the best care possible to our neighbouring communities. The Ross couldn’t be more confident in Veronica’s ability to support HHHS in their time of need. We also want to extend our best wishes to Carolyn Plummer as she takes care of her health.” said Kelly Isfan, President and CEO, Ross Memorial Hospital
According to HHHS, Plummer is taking a leave of absence due to personal health issues.
RMH and HHHS share many services, as well as the Epic Clinical Information System that has been implemented at seven partner hospitals throughout the Central East Ontario region.
RMH and HHHS Shared Services
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Information and Communications Technology
- Laboratory
- Medical Device Reprocessing
- Pharmacy
HHHS recently closed its Minden Emergency Department citing staffing shortages. Residents fought hard to keep it open but on June 1 all emergency services were consolidated into the Haliburton ED.
We have done a number of stories on this issue. You can find them all here:https://www.kawartha411.ca/2023/05/31/lawyer-for-minden-matters-group-says-injunction-not-possible-to-stop-impending-ed-closure/
