The president of St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton says she knew Dr. Tom Stewart, the now-former CEO and president of its broader hospital network, was going on a Dominican vacation for the holidays, but was powerless to stop him because "he's my boss." CEO's vacation abroad caused 'pure frustration'The meeting was focused on vaccines but began and ended by addressing Stewart's vacation. Melissa Farrell, president of St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, says she knew her boss Dr. Tom Stewart — who was the CEO of the entire hospital network — was going on vacation to the Dominican Republic, but couldn't stop him. On Tuesday, hours after the public learned of his vacation , Stewart resigned from a number of health advisory boards including a COVID-19 panel that advises Premier Doug Ford. Hospital staff 'relieved' Stewart out of CEO roleCimino said Friday morning, staff were relieved to hear Stewart will no longer be CEO.

Source: CBC News January 08, 2021 23:26 UTC