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Board of Trustees

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services is governed by a Board of Trustees. Through the Independent Appointments Commission, the Provincial Government announced 14 appointments to the Provincial Health Authority Board of Trustees.

Under Section 11 of An Act Respecting the Delivery of Health and Community Services and the Establishment of a Provincial Health Authority, the Provincial Health Authority Board of Trustees is responsible for:

    • the delivery and administration of health and community services in the province, as well as;

    • providing assistance and support to individuals, communities, other health service providers and policy makers at federal, provincial and regional levels to enhance the health and well-being of persons in the province through the planning and delivery of health and community services.

The organization welcomes the expertise, experience, and valuable perspective that each of these appointments bring to the table as we work to transform health care. Appointed for three-year terms, the members are listed below.

Robert B. Andrews, KC (chairperson)

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Lloyd Walters (vice-chair)

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Michelle Baikie

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Dr. Catherine Bradbury

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Sharon Forsey

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Edward Goudie

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Dr. Colleen Hanrahan

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Tara Laing

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Candace Matthews

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David Oxford

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David Peddle

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Dr. David Sutherland

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David Thornhill

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Dr. Pat Parfrey

CEO

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Lynette Oates

Chief – Public Engagement and Communications

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Joanne Pelley

Provincial Chief Nursing Officer, Vice President and Chief Nursing Information Officer (Interim), Chief Operating Officer (Acting) Labrador-Grenfell Zone

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Ron Johnson

Vice President and Chief Operating Officer – Eastern Urban

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Debbie Walsh

Vice President and Chief Operating Officer – Eastern Rural

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Craig Davis

Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (Acting) – Central

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Teara Freake

Vice President and Chief Operating Officer – Western

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Scott Bishop

Vice President – Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer

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Steve Greene

Vice President – Digital Health and Chief Information Officer

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Dr. Gena Bugden

Vice President – Medical Services

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Kelli O’Brien

Vice President – Quality and Learning Health Systems

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Debbie Molloy

Vice President – Human Resources

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Darla King

Vice President – Transformation and Well-being

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Cassie Chisholm

Vice President – Transformation (Health Systems)

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Glenda Webber

Vice President – Mental Health and Addictions and Correctional Health Services

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Last updated on: March 28, 2025

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