Cypress

Board Chair: Ronald Heeg, Acting
CEO: Jim Hornell

Address:
429 – 4th Avenue NE
Swift Current, SK
S9H 2J9

Phone: 306-778-5100
Fax: 306-773-9513
Email: communications@cypressrha.ca
Website: http://www.cypresshealth.ca/

Mandate

The Cypress Regional Health Authority is responsible for the planning, organization, delivery and evaluation of health services it is to provide within its health region and within any other area that may be directed by the minister. In carrying out its responsibilities the regional health authority shall:

• Assess the health needs of the persons to whom the regional health authority provides health services;
• Prepare and regularly update an operational plan for the provision of health services;
• Provide the health services that the minister determines that the regional health authority is to provide;
• Co-ordinate the health services it provides with those provided by other providers of health services;
• Evaluate the health services that it provides;
• Promote and encourage health and wellness; and
• Do any other things that the minister may direct.

The Board

Compostion

The governing board has 12 members, appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, who also designates the chair and vice-chair.

What's Involved?

Members of regional health authorities should be prepared to meet regularly, usually once per month. Regional health authorities may also strike subcommittees on particular issues and members should be prepared to participate.

Vacancies

There are currently three vacancies on the regional health authority.  To apply for appointment to a regional health authority, please review the information on Becoming a Board Member under Related Links and complete the Declaration of Interest form.