The head of a Hamilton hospital who vacationed in the Dominican Republic over the holidays is out of the position, after two days of public outrage. Dr. Thomas Stewart and St. Joseph's Health System "parted ways" on Thursday, according to a statement from its board of directors. A spokesperson for St. Joe's could not say if he resigned or was fired. An internal memo from two St. Joe's officials, obtained by CBC News, said they understood that staff were frustrated. Niagara Health and St. Joe's have not answered questions about who approved Stewart's vacation and why.

Source: CBC News January 07, 2021 21:00 UTC