Alberta names new interim chief medical officer of health

Alberta Names New Interim Chief Medical Officer After Predecessor’s Contract Expires

Alberta has named a new interim chief medical officer of health, replacing Dr. Mark Joffe, whose interim contract expired earlier this week. The province says it is working toward a longer-term appointment. Dr. Sunil Sookram, an emergency physician at the University of Alberta Hospital, has temporarily taken over the role while the province finalizes arrangements for a longer-term candidate, the province said in an April 17 press release. He rep…

Dr. Sunil Sookram named Alberta’s new interim top doctor amid measles outbreak

Trained as an ER physician, Dr. Sunil Sookram currently is the medical director and chief of medical staff at Strathcona Community Hospital in Sherwood Park.

Alberta names new interim chief medical officer of health

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Essentia Health welcomes new chief medical officer - Frazee-Vergas Forum

Essentia Health is pleased to announce Dr. Devendranath “Dev” Reddy Mannuru as the new chief medical officer for our West Market. Dr. Mannuru succeeds Dr. Richard Vetter, who served in the same capacity for six years. “Dr. Mannuru’s passion for health care, medical education and extensive expertise, coupled with his collaborative and mentorship-oriented approach, are valuable...