Brockville General Hospital Names Dr Greg Manning as New Chief of Staff

Brockville – Brockville General Hospital announced on Friday that after an extensive search process, Dr. Greg Manning will join the hospital as Chief of Staff starting on April 1, 2025.

In a press release issued on Friday, it stated that Dr. Manning is currently a Senior Medical Director in Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial healthcare system (NLHS).

“I’m excited to be joining the Brockville General Hospital team,” said Dr. Manning. “With my healthcare leadership experience in rural communities in Newfoundland and Labrador, I welcome the opportunity to bring fresh ideas and vision for enhancing healthcare in your community. Brockville General is in a unique position to grow and evolve. I am eager to work with the clinical teams at the hospital to help meet the future health needs of Leeds Grenville.”

Brockville General Hospital stated that Dr. Manning is recognized for his visionary approach to healthcare, blending strategic insight with operations. He has led rural practices in Newfoundland and Labrador to increase service quality and accessibility for smaller communities in the province. He aims to leverage digital tools and alternate practice models to transform healthcare.

Dr. Manning is a Cardiac Anesthesiologist and Critical Care Physician. He completed medical school and residency training at Memorial University and is fellowship-trained at the University of Ottawa. He has practiced in St. John’s, NL and the Ottawa Heart Institute.

After completing a Global Executive MBA in Healthcare and Life Sciences at Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) in 2022, Dr. Manning shifted his career toward health system development. Additionally, Dr. Manning is the Chair of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee for the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society and is a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee at the World Federation of Anesthesiologists.

“We are delighted to have Dr. Manning join the Brockville General Hospital team”, says James Eastwood, Board of Directors Chair. “As Chief of Staff, Dr. Manning will lead our medical staff with a focus on transforming healthcare delivery to meet the evolving needs of our community. His leadership will be pivotal as we continue to enhance patient care and implement new technologies, right on the heels of our regional Health Information System implementation. His intelligence, experience, and humour will make Dr. Manning a great fit at our hospital.”