Shared on behalf of Lisa Beck, Director, Trauma, Emergency, Critical Care, Respiratory& Nurse Led Outreach and Dr. Dave Wood, Medical Program Director, Trauma, Emergency & Critical Care

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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Debra Prete as Emergency Services Manager, effective May 10, 2021.

In this leadership role, Debra will be responsible for the operations and management of the Emergency Department (ED) and Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Treatment Program.

In August, Debra assumed the role of ED Patient Flow Coordinator and has championed many process changes in response to the pandemic. Debra comes with 29 years of nursing experience, including 14 years as an ED Charge Nurse. Debra has led many successful initiatives that have improved patient experience and created efficiencies in the department. With her ability to empower and engage staff, Debra has facilitated many positive improvements within the workplace.

Debra graduated from Lakehead University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and recently has enhanced her knowledge by obtaining a San’yas Indigenous Cultural Awareness Certificate.

Please join us in congratulating Debra in her new position!