Greg Kobylka, Chairperson of the Sunrise Regional Health Authority has resigned his position effective Sept. 1.
Increased commitments outside of his role as Board Chairperson were cited as the reason in a release from the Sunrise Health District.
"I feel very fortunate to have been a part of so many great things, including new strategic initiatives focused on patient and family centred care and the conceptual planning process for new health facilities in our region," said Kobylka in the release.
"I am very confident that Sunrise Health Region is in an excellent position as an organization, with advancements already made in new innovation and strategic direction. The Board and the Sunrise Health Region team will continue with the great enthusiasm and dedication that has been demonstrated throughout the years that I have been involved."
Kobylka has served on the Sunrise Regional Health Authority Board of Directors since November, 2004.
"I want to thank Mr. Kobylka for his years of
dedicated service to Saskatchewan people, and to residents of the Sunrise Health Region in particular," Health Minister Dustin Duncan said in the release.
"We appreciate his contributions to health care in our province, his forward-thinking approach, and his commitment to providing patient and family centred care."
Suann Laurent, President and CEO of Sunrise Health Region said until the provincial ministry appoints a new chair Lawrence Chomos, Vice-Chairperson for the Sunrise Regional Health Authority Board of Directors, will serve as the interim Chairperson. Chomos is from Esterhazy.
As for the timing of a provincial appointment, Laurent said while there are no formal guidelines, she expects it quite quickly.
"I don't think it will take a year likely within the next few months," she told Yorkton This Week.
While often the appointment of a new chair "comes from within" the existing board Laurent said if the ministry is seeking a "different skill set" it could be a new face.
The ministry will also need to appoint someone to take Kobylka's spot on the board.
"Anybody can apply for the Board," said Laurent, adding "there is a process to go through with the Department of Health."
