Stewart entitled to $1M severance after losing job following Caribbean vacation

Dr. Tom Stewart, former CEO of St. Joseph’s Health System, will be entitled to a large severance after being fired following a Caribbean holiday.

“St. Joseph’s Health System and Dr. Thomas Stewart have parted ways on a without cause basis. His requested vacation was Board approved,” said a statement from board chair sister Anne Anderson.

“All terms of Dr. Stewart’s contract will be upheld by both parties.”

His contract entitles him to a severance package of over $1 million if he’s fired without cause.

Stewart had travelled to the Dominican Republic in December, despite public health guidance asking people to avoid non-essential travel.

Winnie Doyle has been appointed interim president and CEO of St. Joseph’s Health System, effective Jan. 18.