History of Irene Stickland in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 2, 2026

Irene Stickland is a Canadian hospital administrator and Salvation Army officer, recognized for her leadership at the Scarborough Grace Hospital (later Scarborough Health Network). From 1989 to 1999, she served as President and CEO, then as Deputy CEO and Executive Vice-President until her 2003 retirement. As a Salvation Army Lieutenant-Colonel, Stickland played a key role in the hospital's development and led it through the 2003 SARS outbreak in Toronto. Her contributions are commemorated by the "Irene Stickland Education Centre" at Scarborough’s Birchmount Hospital.

Sections (1)

Full Timeline

1960: Graduation from Salvation Army Grace Hospital School of Nursing

In 1960, Irene Stickland graduated from the Salvation Army Grace Hospital School of Nursing in Windsor, Ontario, marking the beginning of her healthcare career.

1989: Appointment as CEO of Scarborough Grace Hospital

In 1989, Irene Stickland became the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Scarborough Grace Hospital, marking a significant milestone in her career.

1999: Deputy CEO and Executive Vice-President of The Scarborough Hospital

Following the merger of Scarborough Grace and Scarborough General hospitals in 1999, Irene Stickland became the Deputy CEO and Executive Vice-President of the newly formed The Scarborough Hospital.

2003: Retirement from The Scarborough Hospital and SARS outbreak

In 2003, Irene Stickland retired as Deputy CEO and Executive Vice-President of The Scarborough Hospital. In the same year, she guided the Scarborough Grace Hospital through the SARS outbreak.

2003: Involvement in SARS outbreak emergency response

In 2003, Irene Stickland was directly involved in the emergency response to the SARS outbreak at The Scarborough Hospital's Birchmount campus and later presented on the lessons learned from the experience.