Happy New Year! As the First Nations Health Authority's (FNHA) Chief Medical Officer, I am writing to let you know about changes that are happening this month in the Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO).

FNHA's CEO Joe Gallagher and I are pleased to share that Dr. Shannon McDonald, our Deputy Chief Medical Officer (CMO), has agreed to serve as Acting CMO from January to July 2018, while I take a personal leave of absence. I have had the honour of serving as the FNHA's CMO from December 2014 to now, but am stepping away for a while to recharge.

Dr. Shannon McDonald

I leave confidently, knowing that the OCMO is in the very capable and experienced hands of Dr. McDonald. You can read more about Dr. McDonald and her work on our Executive Team page. I trust she will continue her good work on behalf of our organization and wish her all the best in her acting role, and to help us carry out the FNHA's Vision of Healthy, Self-Determining and Vibrant BC First Nations Children, Families and Communities.

I look forward to returning to work again this summer.

In Health and Wellness,

Dr. Evan Adams