Announcement from the Board Chair
Earlier today, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Cate Melito, announced that she will retire from the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre (GBACHC) as of May 31, 2021. Cate has brought energy, enthusiasm and compassion to the CEO role for the past seven years.
Over the years, Cate’s leadership has enabled the completion of a strategic plan, recruitment of new physicians and professional staff, and has established strong relationships in the community. Cate leaves the GBACHC in a solid position with a new electronic medical record system and COVID-19 Assessment Centre in place.
The Board will arrange a time to celebrate with Cate and will begin discussions on securing her replacement.
We extend Cate our thanks and best wishes for a healthy, happy and fulfilling retirement.
Sincerely,
Ron Sapsford, Chair, Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre Board of Directors
You will be missed Cate. You have been an empathetic leader who has provided us with room to grow. Thank you for your trust and friendship!
Thank you Heather! You have been a remarkable colleague throughout my years of service to the Grand Bend and Area Community. I have so appreciated your strengths and those of our GBACHC team!
Congratulations Cate!
Thank you for your Leadership and many contributions to the GBACHC. Wishing you a long, healthy and happy retirement.
Best Regards,
Tony and Joan Marranca
Thank you Tony! It has been a privilege to work with you as a Board member and to serve this area. GBACHC has made great strides over the last 7 years in providing virtual care in this ever changing environment, Covid testing and in admitting patients now that a full compliment of practitioners is in place!
Cate: Congratuations on your retirement. We worked together many years ago in London and I have always remembered your commitmen.to improving health care.. I now live in Lambton Shores and was thrilled to know you were the new Executive Director at the Health Centre. All the best to you.