The London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) board of directors has granted its president and CEO a temporary medical leave of absence, “effective immediately.” A letter from board chair Amy Walby on Thursday states the absence of Dr.
Paul Woods is believed to be related to a pre-existing medical condition and not COVID-19, but “testing will be undertaken to confirm.” [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Walby adds that Woods is currently in self-isolation at home.
No other information was provided about his pre-existing condition. COO Neil Johnson has accepted a request from the board to report as acting president and CEO during Woods’ absence. “The board is confident in Neil’s leadership capabilities,