Hospital Leadership Update

September 16, 2021

MEDIA RELEASE

Alexandria, ON – On Friday, September 10^th, 2021, the Board of Directors of Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital (HGMH) announced that Michael Cohen, the President & CEO, has accepted a position at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. His last day at HGMH will be October 29^th, 2021.

In a notice to all staff, Mr. Frank Wetering, Board Chair, praised Michael adding “Since joining HGMH, Michael has worked to oversee improvements in the care delivered to our patients, attended to urgent infrastructure issues, united the image of our organization in the community and kept the hospital in an excellent financial position. He has been a strong advocate for our hospital regionally and is well respected within our community.”

The Board of Directors of HGMH thanks Michael for his service to the hospital and our community and wishes him well in his new role.

A search for the new President & CEO will commence this week.

ABOUT HÔPITAL GLENGARRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital (HGMH) is a patient-centred primary care hospital located in Alexandria, Ontario. We have grown to provide acute care, complex continuing care, 24-hour emergency services, and rehabilitation to over 23,000 residents every year. Our team includes 150 staff members, who all take pride in bringing quality health care to our local Eastern Ontario community.

For more information contact:

Board Chair: Frank Wetering
Telephone: 613-525-2222 x4104
Email : info@hgmh.on.ca