RQHR supports decision to move to single health region

The Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region board has passed a motion supporting the government decision to move to one major health region in the province. That decision was announced by the province earlier this month.

The decision means the RQHR will cease to exist but the board feels it is for the good of health care in the province.

Twelve Health regions will be amalgamated into one at a date yet to be announced.

RQHR CEO Keith Dewar says it is a period of uncertainty for the 12 health region heads affected across the province and their 65 Vice Presidents. Most don't know if they will have a role to play following amalgamation.

The board of directors will all be dismissed. The government is making the move to cut administration costs. Dewar says that in the meantime, his administration team has a job to do and that will continue, however, he says his team are people too and they are feeling a sense of uncertainty about their futures.