Niagara Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kevin Chan as Chief of Staff and Executive Vice President of Medical Affairs, beginning February 3, 2025. This strategic position on Niagara Health’s leadership team reflects our commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community.
Dr. Chan has worked in large, multi-site organizations with complex and academic cross-appointed teams. Most recently at London Health Sciences Centre as Vice-President of Medicine (CME), Research and Academics and six months as Acting CEO, Dr. Chan is a proven physician leader who has established himself as a partnership builder with Boards, Medical Advisory Committees, Medical Staff Associations, executive colleagues and partners.
Dr. Kevin Chan
He has held numerous leadership positions including Chief of Women’s and Children’s Health at Trillium Health Partners and the Chair of Children’s Health at Memorial University and Clinical Chief of the Janeway Children’s Hospital in St. John’s, Newfoundland. He has experience leading transformation and innovation in healthcare, specifically capital projects, health information systems and growing hospital’s academic mandate.
“Dr. Chan’s dedication to patient-centered care and proven track record of clinical excellence make him an outstanding choice for this role,” said Marylee O’Neill, Board Chair of Niagara Health. “I have every confidence that his energetic approach, along with his seasoned leadership experience, will cultivate an environment of accountability, collaboration and enhance the quality of care provided to patients at Niagara Health.”
Dr. Chan will play a crucial role in advancing Niagara Health’s mission to deliver exceptional care through innovation, collaboration and compassion. Dr. Chan’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as the organization continues to transform and adapt to meet the changing needs of the community.
“I’m excited to be joining Niagara Health at this transformative time. With the hospital becoming digital, and the new South Niagara Hospital being built, there lies a unique opportunity to change healthcare across the region and make a difference in the lives of the people we care for. I’m looking forward to joining Lynn (Guerriero, president and CEO) and the team as we make Niagara Health the best hospital system in the province,” said Dr. Chan.
Niagara Health is committed to fostering a culture of excellence and is excited to welcome Dr. Chan to the team in the New Year. We look forward to the positive impact he will have on our organization and the communities we serve.
