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Heartland

Board Chair: Lyle Leys
CEO/Presedent: Mr. Ken Wersch

Address:
Box 2110
Rosetown, SK
S0L 2V0

Phone: 306-882-4111
Fax: 306-882-1389
Email: heartland@hrha.sk.ca
Website: http://www.hrha.sk.ca/

Mandate

The Heartland 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

The Heartland Regional Health Authority has a governing board of 12 members appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, who also designates the chair and vice-chair.

Current Board Members

 Name:Appointment Date: mm-dd-yy Position: Expiry:
 mm-dd-yy
 Leys, Lyle 07-24-02 Chair 07-24-08
 Shapka, Betty 07-24-02 Vice-Chair 07-24-08
 Hoppe, Cindy 07-24-02 Member 07-24-08
 Howie, Carey  07-26-05 Member 07-24-08
 Johnson, Gary 07-24-02 Member 07-24-08
 Langager, Les  07-24-02 Member 07-24-08
 Leitch, Don 06-12-07 Member 07-24-08
 Poggemiller, Erhard 07-24-02 Member 07-24-08
 Siemens, George 09-16-03 Member 07-24-08
 Sittler, Bill 07-24-02 Member 07-24-08
 Vaxvick, Wayne 07-24-02 Member 07-24-08
 Wagner, Evelen 09-16-03  Member 07-24-08

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 no 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.

Related Links

Information about becoming a board member.


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