Dr. Colby retiring

CHATHAM-KENT — Dr. David Colby, Chatham-Kent’s Medical Officer of Health, has announced that he will be retiring at the end of the year.

Dr. Colby has served as Chatham-Kent’s Medical Officer of Health since 2003.

A media release sent out by the municipality praised Dr. Colby for his work throughout the pandemic.

“His dedication to the health and wellbeing of Chatham-Kent and to its citizens has been demonstrated time and time again but never as much as during the last two years,” said the release. “Dr. Colby’s leadership throughout the pandemic has been exemplary.”

“Dr. Colby’s leadership throughout his time as our Medical Officer of Health has been commendable,” said Joe Faas, Chair of the Board of Health. “On behalf of the board, staff and the community, I thank Dr. Colby for his years of dedication and service to Chatham-Kent.”

Recruitment for a new Medical Officer of Health will begin shortly.