Interior Health Authority CEO Susan Brown announces retirement in 2025 [Video]

Big changes are on the horizon for Interior Health Authority (IHA) as long-serving CEO Susan Brown announces she will retire by the end of 2025.

After 14 years with the organization, including seven at the helm, Brown’s departure marks the beginning of a critical transition for health care in the region.

Paul Adams from the BC Rural Health Network says Brown’s leadership has had a lasting impact.

“She’s certainly provided a lot to communities both internationally and here in B.C.,” he said.

Brown’s time with Interior Health was marked by major milestones, including the opening of British Columbia’s first urgent and primary care centre in Kamloops in 2018. Since then, 10 more have opened under her leadership.

She also oversaw the addition of specialized cardiac and stroke services at Kelowna General Hospital, the approval of the Kamloops Cancer Centre, and the co-creation of the Centre for Health System Learning & Innovation, all aimed at bringing care closer to home and supporting future innovation.