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Steffi Wittmaack joined Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre (ERHHC) as Vice President, Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer in 2026. With nearly 20 years of healthcare finance and leadership experience across Northeastern Ontario, Steffi brings extensive expertise in financial strategy, operational leadership, and healthcare system planning.
Prior to joining ERHHC, Steffi served as Director of Finance at Health Sciences North and has held leadership roles with West Nipissing General Hospital, Ontario Health Northeast, the North East LHIN, and North Bay Regional Health Centre.
As Vice President, Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer, Steffi provides executive leadership for the Hospital's financial and corporate services portfolios, supporting strategic priorities, organizational sustainability, and high-quality care for the patients, families, and communities served by ERHHC.
Anna has most recently been employed at ERHHC in the role of Chief Nursing Officer and Director of Clinical Services since September 2021. She graduated from Canadore College in 1999 as a Respiratory Therapist and worked in the profession for 15 years in a variety of different settings. During this time Anna completed her BSc Nursing Degree in 2009 and Master of Nursing in 2013 at Laurentian University. Anna worked as a frontline nurse on a part time basis in the Emergency department and Acute care at ERHHC for 8 years.
Most recently Anna has joined us from her role as the Clinical Operations Manager of the Intensive Care Unit at Health Sciences North where she led a large Multidisplinary team for the past 6 years. Anna’s current role as Director of Clinical Services/Chief Nursing Officer has her overseeing the management of the Clinical Services Departments, which include the Emergency Department, Acute Care Medical Unit, Specialist Clinics, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, Physiotherapy, Occupational Health and Safety, Quality Assurance, and Social Services.
Marlo has been with the Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre since 2011, starting in the Human Resources Manager role and is currently serving as the Director of Human Resources. She is a seasoned human resource professional with over 15 years’ experience, has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Laurentian University, and a graduate certificate from York University in Human Resources Management. She has spent her career gaining experience in multi-unionized environments with a focus on labour and employee relations, talent management, and workplace wellness and culture. Marlo is passionate about creating collaborative workplace environments that empower and support its employees.
Marlo’s current role as Director of Human Resources has her overseeing many support departments that include, Human Resources, Public Relations and Communications, Foundation, Payroll and Benefits Administration, Scheduling, Occupational Health and Infection Control, Staff Education and Quality Improvement. Her role also includes leadership development and continued emphasis on labour and employee relations, talent management, and workplace wellness
Dr. Aidan Wharton is an Emergency Physician at Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre (ERHHC) and Health Sciences North, and he also serves as a Trauma Team Leader for the Ontario Northeast Region.
Since 2023, Dr. Wharton has been ERHHC’s Medical Informatics and Innovation Lead, spearheading initiatives to enhance patient care and safety. He launched an In Situ Simulation educational program in the Emergency Department, aimed at fostering continuous improvement in clinical practice. Additionally, he supported ERHHC’s transition to a new health record system, a critical but complex modernization effort.
Dr. Wharton is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at NOSM University and a Senator on the NOSM University Senate, contributing to academic governance and strengthening the partnership between NOSM U and ERHHC.
Connected to the local community, Dr. Wharton has been a dedicated volunteer at Camp Manitou – Bay of Islands for over 20 years.
Starting January 2025, Dr. Wharton will take on the roles of Chief of Staff and Emergency Department Medical Director at ERHHC, while continuing his work in informatics and simulation training to advance excellence in patient care.