Released on February 28, 2002
People in north central Saskatchewan now know who will represent them on
the board of their soon-to-be created Regional Health Authority (RHA).
Health Minister John Nilson today appointed 12 people to sit on the RHA
that will encompass Prince Albert and Parkland health districts.
Appointed members include:
REGION 9
Ray Ewanchuk*(Chair) Whitkow Farmer
Howard Gange (Vice-Chair) Christopher Lake Retired Educator
Ava Bear Muskoday Planner
Cecile O'Neil Big River Educator
Dolores MacDonald* Prince Albert Retired Farmer
Irene Attrux Hafford Homemaker
Jack Boechler Spiritwood Businessperson
Larry Hill Prince Albert Credit Union CEO
Lorraine Saam* Shellbrook Retired Licenced
Practical Nurse
Patricia Leson Prince Albert Retired Education
Administrator
Philip Morin* Prince Albert Aboriginal Consultant
Wayne Steen Weldon Insurance Broker
(* Current District Health Board members)
"With this announcement we are moving forward with another commitment
outlined in our Action Plan for Saskatchewan Health Care," Nilson said. "I
look forward to working with the new board to make the changes needed to
strengthen and sustain our health care system for the future.,"
"As well, I sincerely thank members of the outgoing district health boards
for their commitment over the years to improving the health of people in
their areas. I also commend them for demonstrating such a high level of co-
operation as we work to establish RHAs. I am confident we will continue to
see a very smooth transition."
Government will introduce legislation this spring that will replace the
current 32 health districts with 12 Regional Health Authorities to improve
province-wide health system planning and co-ordination. Future RHA board
members will sit on planning committees during the transition to the new
regions.
All regions will maintain close ties with residents by creating Community
Advisory Networks to ensure local involvement in board decisions.
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For more information, contact:
Myrna Stark Leader Ray Ewanchuk
Health Chairperson, Region 9
Regina Whitkow
Phone: (306) 787-4083 Phone: (306) 445-9856