Government of Manitoba Media Release |

The Manitoba government has appointed new boards for the five provincial regional health authorities to guide the provision of health-care services across the province, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today.

“Regional health authority boards are responsible for the resources and performance of the health-care system, and I know these knowledgeable and skilled Manitobans will work hard to ensure the future of health care in this province,” said Goertzen. “As we focus on improving and ensuring the sustainability of health care, these people will help ensure the best possible care is available right across Manitoba.”

The New Prairie Mountain Health Board

• Catheryn Pedersen, chair (Holland)
• *Lorne Henkelman, vice-chair (Swan River)
• *Cheryl Bjornson (Ste. Rose du Lac)
• *Gwendolyn Drul (Oakburn)
• *Murray Parrott (Franklin)
• Dean Dietrich (Neepawa)
• Barry French (Stockton)
• Jonathan Murray (Brandon)
• Wanda Sandy (Pipestone)

*New Board Members