Dr. Vera Etches is poised to become Ottawa's first female chief medical officer of health. Ottawa city council voted Wednesday to nominate Etches, who has been the interim chief medical officer of health since mid-November. In a news release, the City of Ottawa said she has worked on treating sexually transmitted infections and tackling dental health problems, as well as promoting breastfeeding and parenting skills. She's also an adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa. Etches would replace Dr. Isra Levy, who stepped aside in November to join Canadian Blood Services.

Source: CBC News April 25, 2018 15:33 UTC