ALLISTON, ONTARIO – Mr. Edward Takacs, President and Chief Executive Officer, has tendered his resignation to the Supervisor of Stevenson Memorial Hospital effective September 11, 2007.

As well, Ms. Susan Plewes, Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, has also tendered her resignation. Ms. Plewes’ resignation is effective September 11, 2007.

The Supervisor of Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Mark Rochon, will oversee operations and management of the hospital until interim appointments to these positions are announced.

“My thanks to Mr. Takacs for his important contribution as CEO,” said Rochon. “Over the years, he has guided the organization and advised the Board on many complicated challenges facing health care service providers in small communities. He was dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of care.”

“My thanks to Ms. Plewes as well for her contributions to Stevenson Memorial,” said Rochon. “Her depth of experience was pivotal to the development of a broad range of programs to address health needs for the community. I wish them each success in their future endeavors.”

“Interim appointments to these positions will be announced as soon as possible,” said Rochon. “I am confident the dedicated staff will ensure Stevenson Memorial Hospital continues to operate effectively, in delivering the best possible care to residents of the community.”

“My objective is to ensure local governance by a strong Board and a renewed management team that can resume functioning at Stevenson Memorial as soon as possible,” added Rochon.