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in nursing that took her to Texas and other US locations (including Detroit), Kennedy came back to Ontario and joined Windsor Regional Hospital, where she spent five years as manager of neuro-sciences and director of critical care. She joined Erie Shores HealthCare in 2018 as Chief Nursing Executive before taking on the role as President and CEO in October, 2020. Guiding the hospital through the COVID pandemic and through a cyberattack, she said the job has had its challenges, including low E.R. and capacity volumes, which prompted a push for growth. “We expanded our catchment area by 75,000 residents,” she said. “It gave us a footprint in Windsor-Essex.” Kristin says she’s grateful to her staff and the community for the time she’s spent here. “I just hope I made an impact on behalf of staff, physicians and the community,” she said. “I hope I’ve left the organization a little better than it was when I came in.” The challenge of leading a rural community hospital has been met with hard work, resolve and plenty of innovation by Kennedy and staff. They’ve made great strides in partnerships with local organizations and government representatives that have helped improve outreach in the community. Kennedy will remain in her role through March 22, 2026, leading the organization while supporting transition planning.
Kristin Kennedy will be leaving her post as President and CEO of Erie Shores HealthCare in March. SUN photo by Mark Ribble
FIRST BABY OF 2026 AT ERIE SHORES
This year’s New Year Baby arrived just after midnight on the first day of 2026 at Erie Shores HealthCare. Alice Isidro Guenther was born at 12:41 am on January 1, tipping the scales at 7 lbs 12 oz. Alice has three brothers and two sisters waiting at home for her, along with her parents Agatha and Franklin of Leamington. The family received a care package courtesy of the Erie Shores Health Foundation and Gulliver’s Gift Shop. Photo submitted
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