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Sunrise

Board Chair: Ivan Peterson
CEO: Joe Kirwan

Address:
Executive Office - Park Unit
270 Bradbrooke Drive
Yorkton, SK
S3N 2K6

Phone: 306-786-0100
Fax: 306-786-0122
Website: http://www.sunrisehealthregion.sk.ca/

Mandate

The Sunrise 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 Sunrise 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:
 Peterson, Ivan  07-24-02 Chair 07-24-08
 Kobylka, Greg 11-03-04 Vice-Chair 07-24-08
 Adams, Irene 07-24-02 Member 07-24-08
 Chomos, Lawrence 03-06-07 Member 07-24-08
 Hack, Patricia  03-06-07 Member 07-24-08
 Hill, Janet  07-24-02 Member 07-24-08
 Horkoff, Audrey  07-24-02 Member 07-24-08
 Keshane, Karen  02-11-04 Member 07-24-08
 Ortynsky, Jennie 07-24-02 Member 07-24-08
 Popowich, Dennis  03-06-07 Member 07-24-08
 See, Grant 05-09-06 Member 07-24-08
 Streelasky, Walter 05-09-06 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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