In a media release, the Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) board announced that Dr. Ian Arra is leaving as Medical Officer of Health, effective May 4, 2026.
Effective today, April 16th, Dr. Brittany Graham, GBPH’s Public Health Physician Consultant, is assuming the responsibilities of Medical Officer of Health in an acting capacity. Dr. Arra has offered his full support to Dr. Graham as she takes on these critical duties.
Since last fall, Dr. Arra and GBPH staff, in collaboration with the Counties of Grey and Bruce, have been working with Special Advisors to the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Jim Pine and Dr Eileen de Villa, towards a renewed and strengthened Health Unit.
“We are grateful for their commitment to their communities,” say the Special Advisors. “As the renewed Board of Health is established, we are confident that Dr. Graham and Health Unit staff, supported by the Counties of Grey and Bruce, will provide strong and effective leadership for public health in the region.”
Dr. Arra adds that, “I believe this is the right time for this transition and I have full confidence in the Grey Bruce Public Health Team to continue the important work of protecting and promoting the health of our communities. I am deeply grateful to the dedicated staff for their professionalism and commitment that makes Grey Bruce Public Health exceptional as well as to the Boards of Health and Board members, the Ministry of Health and the Province for their support during the pandemic and recovery. I also want to thank our community members and partners – your collaboration has been essential to our success.”
