PAPHR hosts final board meeting
In a time of transition for provincial health, the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region (PAPHR) wrote the last chapter of its time in public health.
The final board meeting was held on Nov. 22 at their main office complex in Prince Albert. With the coming amalgamation of the 12 health regions into a single provincial health authority, the meeting marked the end of one chapter and the start of another for PAPHR CEO Cecile Hunt.
“Health is an ever-evolving system. It’s got lots of interconnected parts. It’s grounded in science, but it’s also grounded in emotion and pride and most of all, the thing we do very well is the delivery of healthcare to people who are vulnerable, who need those providers,” Hunt said. “Everyone comes together to provide the support and this service.”
During her final report as director, Cecile Hunt’s voice briefly broke during her thank-you’s to her counterparts at the meeting. Hunt said in her 11 years of service with the health region, she’s most proud of the level of care and service provided to residents in the region.