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A message from Lovisa McCallum, Chair, MGH Board of Directors
On behalf of the Michael 九游体育 (MGH) Board of Directors, I鈥檓 announcing that Sarah Downey is stepping down as President and CEO of MGH to take on a new role as President and CEO at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) on September 6, 2022. Sarah will remain in her role at MGH until September 2, 2022.
Sarah was appointed President and CEO of MGH in 2015. During this time, she led the hospital through a number of landmark and transformative projects that have created health and built community in East Toronto.
Under Sarah鈥檚 outstanding leadership, MGH implemented an ambitious strategic plan that redefined the hospital鈥檚 vision, mission, values and brand; launched the largest redevelopment project in the hospital鈥檚 history, which will forever change the organization and the care it provides the community; and fostered relationships with diverse stakeholders across teams, partners and sectors as part of her role on the Leadership Team for East Toronto Health Partners (ETHP), one of the province鈥檚 first Ontario Health Teams (OHTs), helping to improve the experiences of patients, providers, families and caregivers in the local health, social and community care system.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sarah helped lead the hospital鈥檚 and OHT鈥檚 integrated and community-based response, from hyperlocal vaccination and testing programs to the expansion and redesign of hospital systems.
In addition, her commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has resulted in tangible, measurable outcomes, including the development of the MGH Inclusion Alliance and a comprehensive work plan that will help ensure these areas remain priorities for the hospital for years to come.
As a long-time resident of East Toronto and a visionary healthcare executive, Sarah has long recognized and championed the exceptional care that MGH provides and we are incredibly grateful for her leadership, innovation and collaboration over the past seven-and-a-half years.
We are sad to see her go and will miss her ability to lead bravely and bring a community vision to life, her capacity for courage in crises and the intrepid ways she is able to find and work toward solutions.
However, we know Sarah鈥檚 experience, knowledge and expertise as a healthcare leader will be of great value to CAMH and its staff, patients, families, caregivers and community, especially as the world faces the prolonged and devastating mental health-related effects triggered by the global pandemic.
Congratulations Sarah on your appointment!
The MGH Board of Directors will follow up soon on its plans for an interim appointment while we initiate a comprehensive search for MGH鈥檚 new President and CEO.
We look forward to sharing more soon, including how we will recognize Sarah鈥檚 exceptional contributions to MGH.