The medical officer of health for the Quinte area will be stepping down at the end of this year.
Hastings and Prince Edward Medical Officer of Health Dr. Richard Schabas has announced he will retire at the end of 2016.
Schabas has been a doctor for the past 40 years and has held the post here for the past 10 years.
Schabas says the local health unit has proved excellent public health service under significant financial restraints.
Schabas says he is proud to have worked with the local staff and board members.