Shared on behalf of Crystal Edwards, Director, Women & Children’s Mental Health Programs

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I am pleased to announce that Jenny Stewart has accepted the position of Manager, Supportive Services effective October 10, 2022.

During her time as Manager, Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Jenny has demonstrated strong leadership skills working across both inpatient and outpatient areas. She is a strong advocate for children and youth and is committed to improving patient care. Through her various roles, Jenny has successfully implemented a number of process improvements resulting in noticeable improvements to patient care, process fluidity and efficiencies. Jenny has created strong internal, community and regional partnerships resulting in improved services for children and youth in Northwestern Ontario.

Jenny joined Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre as a Social Worker in 2011 and worked in Surgery, Trauma & Emergency, Maternal Child Services and General Medicine before finally joining Child & Adolescent Mental Health in 2014 upon successfully completing her Masters in Social Work.

During her time as part of the Child & Adolescent Mental Health team, Jenny quickly demonstrated her drive and passion for the program as well as her strong desire to guide and mentor. Jenny readily stepped up on multiple occasions to support the Child & Adolescent Mental Health team having worked as the Transition Specialist, Program Lead and Interim Coordinator before taking on her management position. Jenny has also been the Psychosocial Practice Head supporting the professional practice of her colleagues.

In her new role, Jenny will provide leadership to Supportive Care, Social Work, Brief Intervention & Treatment Team (BITT) and Shared Care services.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Jenny into her new role.