Temiskaming Hospital Appoints a New CEO
On Behalf of the Temiskaming Hospital Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – New CEO Selection
Temiskaming Shores, ON, October 21, 2026 – Temiskaming Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Gail Waghorn as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following an extensive recruitment and selection process. The Board of Directors is delighted to welcome Gail to the hospital’s leadership team.
A long-time resident of Northeastern Ontario, Gail brings more than 30 years of senior executive experience in multi-site healthcare organizations, with a strong track record of strengthening sustainable, high-quality healthcare services in rural and northern communities. Throughout her career, she has regularly assumed CEO responsibilities during leadership absences, demonstrating her ability to provide strategic direction and executive leadership.
From 1996 to 2024, Gail served as Executive Leader, Corporate Services / Chief Financial Officer with MIC’s Group of Health Services. She subsequently joined West Nipissing General Hospital as Executive Leader / Interim Chief Financial Officer, where she played an important role in strengthening executive leadership and organizational sustainability.
In her most recent position, Gail contributed to financial stabilization, governance support, Ministry-directed performance improvement initiatives, and long-term organizational sustainability. Her experience includes implementing integrated care models, navigating financial pressures while maintaining essential services, and strengthening financial stewardship.
Gail also brings extensive experience from various Board and Committee appointments across healthcare, social services, education, and provincial organizations. Her expertise includes Board governance, fiduciary accountability, strategic oversight, risk management, and effective Board-CEO relationships.
Gail will be relocating to Temiskaming Shores, reflecting her belief that effective healthcare leadership requires visibility, accessibility, and strong relationships built on trust, transparency, and engagement. As a long-time resident of Northeastern Ontario, she understands the importance of maintaining a strong community presence and is committed to engaging with residents and partners throughout Temiskaming Shores and the surrounding region.
As Gail prepares to assume the role, the Board would also like to thank Brent Gabbani for his leadership as Interim CEO at Temiskaming Hospital since May 31, 2026, and also the senior leadership team for taking on additional responsibilities during this period while Brent managed both CEO and COO roles. Brent has shown exceptional dedication and commitment to the hospital and its staff while successfully navigating the unique challenges facing the hospital sector.
The Board is confident that Gail’s deep commitment to advancing healthcare in Northern Ontario, combined with her extensive leadership experience and strong financial acumen, will be invaluable as Temiskaming Hospital continues to provide high-quality care to the residents of Temiskaming and surrounding communities.
Gail will officially assume her new role as CEO on November 2, 2026.