File photo of an Alberta Health Services sign. The province has named Dr. Mark Joffe as the new chief medical officer of health for Alberta. (Photo: EverythingGP, Pattison Media)

By Justin Goulet

Doctor Mark Joffe named new chief medical officer of health for Alberta

Nov 15, 2022 | 5:48 AM

EDMONTON, AB – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has made good on her commitment to make changes to the leadership at Alberta Health Services.

Dr. Deena Hinshaw has been replaced as Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, with Dr. Mark Joffe taking on the role, effective Monday, November 14, 2022.

Joffe is the vice-president and medical director for Cancer Care Alberta, Clinical Support Services and Provincial Clinical Excellence for Alberta Health Services.

Joffe said he is honoured to take on the position.

He stated, “I have always put the needs of my patients first and foremost throughout my career, which will continue as I take on this new challenge. I want to thank Minister Copping for giving me this opportunity.”

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Joffe has worked with Alberta Health Services (formerly Capital Health) for over 25 years. His past leadership roles include chairing the Royal Alexandra Hospital Medical Staff Society, and two terms as president of the Capital Region Medical Staff Association.

He was also president of the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases of Canada, along with other local and national duties. Additionally, Joffe is a professor in the department of medicine at the University of Alberta.

Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping stated that, “Dr. Joffe has dedicated himself to improving the health of Albertans throughout his career.”

Copping said, “He brings this wealth of experience and knowledge to the role of chief medical officer of health. I look forward to working with him.”

The minister thanked previous chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, for her service.

The province noted that Joffe’s appointment is on an “interim” basis and he will continue in his current contract with AHS, with no additional compensation for the chief medical officer of health role. The province added that he will continue as chief medical officer of health until the minister of health rescinds the appointment.

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