Interior Health has officially named Sylvia Weir as its new permanent CEO, following her interim leadership since June.

“I’m really excited to take on the opportunity on a permanent basis,” said Weir, who steps into the role previously held by Susan Brown.

Weir has experience with the health authority, having previously led IH’s finance and infrastructure teams and managing relationships with external partners.

Weir says she’s spent her time so far connecting with communities, physicians, and staff across the Southern Interior. While optimistic, she acknowledges the road ahead won’t be easy.

“There are challenges — no doubt about it,” she said.

Those challenges have placed Interior Health under intense scrutiny in recent years. From hospital staffing shortages to service disruptions,

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