Shared on behalf of Wayne Taylor, Director, Cardiovascular, Medicine & Renal Program Regional Director, Northwest Regional Renal Program

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I am pleased to announce that Jill Kuzmich has accepted the permanent position of Manager – Stroke & Neurology, Cardiac Diagnostics & Cardiac Rehabilitation. Jill has been in the position as interim leader since January 2024 and effective Monday, April 15th, will officially take on the role in a permanent capacity.

Jill brings 15 years of experience to the role and has worked at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in the capacity of an RN in Cardiology and the Regional Stroke Unit. Additionally, Jill has provided support to the Stroke & Neurology service as a Clinical Stroke Nurse supporting the acute-hyperacute stroke pathway while advancing best practice for care providers. As a Coordinator, Jill has provided consistent leadership to both the Transitional Care Unit (TCU) and more recently, as Coordinator, Cardiovascular Services whereby Jill directly supported Wound & Limb Preservation activities, the RAVE clinic, the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardiac Diagnostics and Cardiac Rehabilitation.

Over the years Jill has successfully collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure positive results that have improved staff satisfaction and ensured high quality care and experiences of our patients and their families. In this new position Jill’s continued focus on accountability and commitment to quality care will be a valuable asset to the teams she supports while staying true to our vision, mission and values.

Please join us in welcoming Jill in her new role.