Dieu Shaver CEO retires
Hotel Dieu Shaver Rehabilitation Centre has big shoes to fill.
Jane Rufrano, the woman responsible for Shaver’s leading work in rehab medicine, has retired from the chief executive officer position she held since 2005.
Anne Atkinson, Hotel Dieu Shaver’s board chair, said Rufrano led groundbreaking work to promote rehabilitation.
“Her impact will be felt for years to come because of her leadership in rehab,” Atkinson said. “She will be missed.”
She credited Rufrano for promoting stroke rehab specifically, and health services that aren’t ministry funded, such as the Steve Ludzik Centre for Parkinson’s Rehab. Atkinson also said Rufrano was a leader in securing the Augmentative & Alternative Communication Clinic, which supports individuals with speech impairments.
A news release on Wednesday said Rufrano elected to retire, effective that date. Rufrano could not be reached for comment.
While Shaver has always had a good reputation, Atikson said Rufrano’s leadership “really brought it up to one that was recognized nationwide as a leader in rehab medicine.”
Hospitals from across the country call Shaver and ask for advice because of Rufrano’s work, Atkinson said.
The health-care centre is up for nearly $500,000 in renovations and expansions. The renos will add a three-storey tower with 65 to 75 new patient beds.