The Government of Nunavut announced the territorySA国际影视传媒檚 newest chief public health officer (CPHO) Dr. Sean Wachtel on Monday.

He will be replacing Dr. Michael Patterson, who will be returning to full-time work at the Qikiqtani General Hospital. Patterson served as CPHO for four years and has guided Nunavut through the Covid-19 pandemic.

SA国际影视传媒淚SA国际影视传媒檇 like to acknowledge and pay tribute to Dr. Patterson for his leadership over the past four years and his commitment to protecting the health and well-being of Nunavummiut,SA国际影视传媒� said Nunavut Health Minister John Main. SA国际影视传媒淚 am extremely grateful for the tremendous work of Dr. Patterson and the public health team, now and throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, to help keep Nunavummiut safe.SA国际影视传媒�

WachtelSA国际影视传媒檚 credentials include being the senior medical director for the Aboriginal health and medical health officer for the First Nations Health Authority in British Columbia.

SA国际影视传媒淚 am honoured to be afforded the privilege to take on the CPHO position for Nunavut,SA国际影视传媒� said Wachtel. SA国际影视传媒淲hile working clinicly in Nunavut, I was touched by the spirit and the warmth of the people in the territory. I am eager to have the opportunity to build upon the excellent work of Dr. Michael Patterson and the Department of Health.

SA国际影视传媒淚 look forward to working closely with all communities and stakeholders to further promote and protect the health of Nunavummiut in this beautiful territory.SA国际影视传媒�