Keewatin Yatthé Health Region

Board Chair: Tina Rasmussen
CEO: Richard Petit

Address:
Box 40
BUFFALO NARROWS, SK
S0M 0J0

Toll Free: 1-866-274-8506
Phone: 306-235-2220
Fax: 306-235-2229
Email: richard.petit@kyrha.sk.ca
Website: http://www.kyrha.ca/

Mandate

The Keewatin Yatthé 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 Keewatin Yatthé 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.

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.