Saskatoon

Board Chair: Jim Rhode
CEO/President: Maura Davies

Address:

Saskatoon Health Region
Level 2 Administration
Saskatoon City Hospital
701 Queen Street
Saskatoon SK S7K 0M7

Phone: (306) 655-7500
Fax: 306-655-8269
Email: general.inquiries@saskatoonhealthregion.ca
Website: http://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/

Mandate

The Saskatoon Regional Health Authority is responsible for the planning, organization, delivery and evaluation of health services it is to provide within its geographic area. 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

A regional health authority board consists of not more than 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.