Alberta appoints new interim chief medical officer of health
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The provincial government appointed Dr. Mark Joffe as the new chief medical officer of health on an interim basis, effective Monday.
The provincial government appointed Dr. Mark Joffe as the new chief medical officer of health on an interim basis, effective Monday.
Dr. Joffe is currently the vice president and medical director for Cancer Care Alberta clinical support services and has more than 25 years of experience working with the former Capital Health and now Alberta Health Services.
On her first day in office as Alberta's premier last month, Danielle Smith pledged she would replace the previous chief medical officer of health with a new team of public health advisors.
Dr. Deena Hinshaw was appointed to the top job in January 2019 for a fixed term to end on Jan. 26, 2024.
“Dr. Joffe has dedicated himself to improving the health of Albertans throughout his career," said Jason Copping, health minister, in a statement late Monday afternoon.
"He brings this wealth of experience and knowledge to the role of chief medical officer of health. I look forward to working with him," Copping added. "I also wish to thank Dr. Deena Hinshaw for her service and dedication to Albertans through the past several years.”
According to the province, Dr. Joffe will continue in his current employment contract with AHS with no additional compensation.
