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Prairie North

Board Chair: Bonnie O'Grady
CEO: David Fan

Address:
1092 - 107th Street
North Battleford, SK
S9A 1Z1

Phone: 306-446-6622
Fax: 306-446-4114
Email: cora.r@pnrha.ca
Website: http://www.pnrha.ca/

Mandate

The Prairie North 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 Prairie North 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:  Position: Expiry:
 O'Grady, Bonnie 07-24-02 Chair 07-24-08
 Conacher, Muriel 07-24-02 Vice-Chair 07-24-08
 Christensen, Ben 07-24-02 Member 07-24-08
 Duncan, Donald 01-31-06 Member 07-24-08
 Esterby, David 01-31-06 Member 07-24-08
 Fiddler, Flora 01-31-06 Member 07-24-08
 Helm, Vicki 07-24-02 Member 07-24-08
 Hill, Joan 07-24-02 Member 07-24-08
 Wouters, Glenn 07-24-02 Member 07-24-08
 Young, Donald 07-24-02 Member 07-24-08
 Zaychkowski, Michael 01-31-06 Member 07-24-08
 Vacant  Member 

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 is currently one vacancy 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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