June 17, 2026
LONDON, ON – As London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) continues its work to strengthen its hospitals, it is now turning its focus to an important next step: building a Board of Directors that will help guide one of Canada’s largest hospitals into the future.
LHSC is seeking applications for new volunteer Board members, inviting community-minded leaders that will bring diverse skills, experience, and perspectives to this important work.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online by July 31, 2026.
“At LHSC, great people lead great care,” says David Musyj, Supervisor at LHSC. “A seat at the Board table is more than a position; it is a voice, a responsibility, and a chance to shape care for generations of patients, staff, and communities.”
Over the past two years, LHSC has undertaken significant work to strengthen its governance, leadership, operations, and financial practices following the appointment of a Supervisor by Ontario’s Ministry of Health. With this foundation in place, recruiting a new Board represents a meaningful step forward in the hospital’s renewal, supporting its mission in patient care, teaching, and research.
“We’ve been open about the work underway at LHSC, and we’re now at a moment where we’re ready to build the governance structure that will support the organization for years to come,” adds Musyj.
The recruitment process is designed to be open, transparent, and accessible. LHSC is seeking individuals with a range of professional backgrounds and lived experiences, recognizing that strong governance depends on both expertise and perspective. Areas of expertise may include:
- Health-care systems, clinical practice, public health, or population health;
- Equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism;
- Indigenous health, Reconciliation, and partnerships;
- Finance, audit, risk management, capital planning, or investment;
- Law, ethics, privacy, governance, or regulatory compliance;
- Research, innovation, education, or academic medicine;
- Labour relations, human resources, leadership, or organizational culture;
- Community development, philanthropy, or fundraising;
- Health system transformation, modernization, or change management;
- Artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, information technology, cybersecurity, or data governance;
- Large-scale capital, infrastructure, construction, or facilities management projects;
- Government, public policy, intergovernmental relations, or stakeholder engagement;
- Patient, family, caregiver, or community engagement; and/or
- Lived experience as a patient, family member, caregiver, or community advocate.
“This is an opportunity to bring your perspective, skills, and experience to decisions that have a real impact,” said Musyj. “It’s important that our Board reflects the people we serve. Individuals with diverse perspectives lead to stronger decisions and, ultimately, more inclusive care.”
Applications are open until July 31, 2026. Community members with an interest in guiding decisions that affect care in our community are encouraged to apply at lhsc.on.ca/board and take a seat that matters.
Media are invited to book interviews with David Musyj to further discuss the recruitment of a volunteer Board of Directors, which will play a key role in shaping the future of LHSC’s operations, accountability and long-term success.
Spokesperson: David Musyj, Supervisor, London Health Sciences Centre
Topic: LHSC opens applications for renewed Board of Directors
To book an interview, please contact:
Justin Zadorsky
Communications Consultant
London Health Sciences Centre
media@lhsc.on.ca
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About London Health Sciences Centre
London Health Sciences Centre has been at the forefront of medicine in Canada for 150 years and offers the broadest range of specialized clinical services in Ontario. Building on the traditions of its founding hospitals to provide compassionate care in an academic teaching setting, London Health Sciences Centre is home to Children’s Hospital, University Hospital, Victoria Hospital, the Kidney Care Centre, two family medical centres, and two research institutes – Children’s Health Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute. As a leader in medical discovery and health research, London Health Sciences Centre has a history of over 65 international and national firsts and attracts top clinicians and researchers from around the world. As a regional referral centre, London Health Sciences Centre cares for the most medically complex patients including critically injured adults and children in southwestern Ontario and beyond. The hospital’s nearly 15,000 staff, physicians, students and volunteers provide care for more than one million patient visits a year. For more information visit www.lhsc.on.ca.
