On Thursday, May 22, Alberta's Minister of Health & Wellness announced that he had delivered stunning news to the board members of the nine regional health authorities, AADAC, the Alberta Cancer Board and the Alberta Mental Health Board: "You're fired." More details are found in four Ministerial Orders.
I'm the Town Council member of the Peace River Community Health Council, a body that is still, as far as we know, permitted under legislation. But what the changes mean for the CHC is not known.
This link for CHCs on the former Peace Country Health website explains the role the Councils had. Will the government keep the CHCs, dismiss them, or make changes? We don't know, but have decided to go ahead with our AGM so we're prepared for whatever happens in the fall when legislation will be changed.
Please plan to attend the AGM and to let our government know that even in this time of uncertainty, Peace River residents are committed to maintaining a local voice for health services delivery.
Annual General Meeting: June 4, 7:00 PM at the Peace River Community Health Centre.
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