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Cypress Health Region

Cypress Health Region Map

Board Chair: Tyler Bragg
CEO: Beth Vachon

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

Composition

A regional health authority board consists of not more than 12 members appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, who also designates the chair and vice-chair.

Name	Position	Appt. Date	Occupation	Location
Bragg, Tyler	Chair	04-10-08	Accountant	Swift Current
Heeg, Ronald	Vice Chair	07-24-02	Pharmacist	Swift Current
Busby, Pamela	Member	02-05-09	Insurance Broker	Leader
Duncan, John	Member	02-05-09	Retired Pharmacist	Maple Creek
Lewis, Donald	Member	02-05-09	Business Owner	Maple Creek
Quintin, Lyle	Member	02-05-09	Electrician	Swift Current
Smith, Judy	Member	02-05-09	Business Owner/Mayor	Mankota
Stephens, Larry	Member	02-05-09	Controller Accountant	Swift Current
Whiteside, Brian	Member	02-11-04	Retired Teacher	Swift Current
Wilson, Theresa	Member	02-05-09	School Facility Operator	Morse
Vacant	Member
Vacant	Member
All appointments expire January 27, 2012.

		Cypress RHA Board Member Biographies

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

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.

Related Documents

Cypress Health Region Map Indicates communities and roads in the health region.
		Cypress-map.pdf ( 264 KB )
Map of Cypress Health Region Facilities Map of the health region, with facilities marked by location and type.
		cypress-facilities-2008.pdf ( 208.7 KB )
Cypress Health Region 2010-11Annual Report Annual report, including performance results, future outlook, financial statements, performance management summary and payee disclosure lists.
		cypress-2010-11-annual-report-web.pdf ( 6 MB )
Cypress Health Region Annual Report 2009-10 Annual report, including performance results, future outlook, financial statements, performance management summary and payee disclosure lists.
		cypress-annual-report-2009-10.pdf ( 6.9 MB )
Cypress Health Region Annual Report 2008-09
		cypress-annual-report-2008-09.pdf ( 4.3 MB )
Cypress 2007-08 Annual Report
		cypress-2007-08-ar.pdf ( 1.8 MB )
Cypress 2006-07 Annual Report
		cypress-2006-07-ar.pdf ( 1.9 MB )
Cypress 2005-06 Annual Report
		Cypress-05-06-ar.pdf ( 944.9 KB )

Services For:

Cypress Health Region