Sixteen northerners have accepted positions on the first-ever Patient and Family Advisory Committee (PFAC), the North East Local Health Intergeation Network (NE LHIN) announced Oct. 20.
Local residents Brenda Lediett of Blind River, Mary Murphy Foran of Elliot Lake and Robert Porter of Massey have graciously accepted their positions.
The committee will hold its first meeting at the end of October. They will begin an important mandate to provide advice to the NE LHIN on how to provide better patient experiences across the NE LHIN.
The committee will also advise on communication and engagement with patients, their friends and families.
”We are very excited to begin working with our Patient and Family Advisory Committee,” Kate Fyfe, interim CEO of the NE LHIN, said. “These 16 amazing northerners bring a collective wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. They were chosen from a pool of 75 high caliber northerners, all of whom want to actively participate in building a stronger system of care in northeastern Ontario. We are fortunate to have their lives experience and perspective contribute to our NE LHIN decision making.”
Other members include:
- Alan Elliott, Echo Bay
- Alexandra Sirois, Chelmsford
- Charlotte Lavictoire, Earlton
- Debbie Malo, Cochrane
- Jennifer Vachon, Timmins
- Jo-Anne McCool-Maki, Sudbury
- Patricia Griffiths, South River
- Rebecca Geauvrea, North Bay
- Rina Clark, Sault Ste. Marie
- Ronald Gervais, Sturgeon Falls
- Susan Koppisch, Parry Sound
- Sylvie Fontaine, Hearst
- Vanessa Morris, Sudbury (youth advisory and ex-officio member)
One seat remains vacant for a representative from James and Hudson Bay Coast sub-region.
Following the first meeting, a chair and co-chair will be named.