Posted on 06/15/2011, 3:00 pm, by mySteinbach
John Stinson

John Stinson, new CEO at South Eastman Health.

Guy Lévesque, Board Chair, and the entire South Eastman Health/Santé Sud-Est Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of John Stinson as Chief Executive Officer effective June 20, 2011.

Lévesque remarks that, “John brings sound knowledge of the RHA operations and understanding of the complexity of healthcare to the position. We are confident that he will lead South Eastman Health/Santé Sud-Est effectively towards achieving wellness and the best possible health for all residents of the Southeast.”

Mr. Stinson has a 25+ year history in health care and social services. He has been on the front lines as a health educator and community facilitator, worked as a policy advisor and manager for Health Canada, and worked as a senior health executive in both private and public sectors. He was Assistant Deputy Minister of Corporate and Provincial Program Support for Manitoba Health. Most recently, Mr. Stinson has been Vice President, Acute Care & Planning for South Eastman Health/Santé Sud-Est. He’s been responsible for strategic and health planning, acute care, capital planning, diagnostic services, quality and risk assessment and reporting.

Mr. Stinson states, “There are unique challenges to providing health care in this fast growing and incredibly diverse region. I see my role as largely being that of a facilitator who brings together the knowledge, passion and commitment of our RHA’s Board, Staff and community partners to continue providing the best possible care and services to the residents of South Eastman.”

Lévesque added, “John’s leadership style, characterized by innovative practice is ideal to ensure continuity of excellent service and programming. His commitment to patient safety, integrity and accountability will ensure smooth sailing as we address our strategic priorities in the coming years. Please join me in welcoming John to the position of CEO.”

The South Eastman Health/Santé Sud-Est Board of Directors undertook a recruitment process to appoint a new CEO following the resignation of Monique Vielfaure Mackenzie who was CEO from 2005 until May 2011. Ms. Vielfaure Mackenzie is currently Executive Director of Regional Health Authorities of Manitoba.