North Eastman Health Association Regional Management Team

Ron has been involved in health services and health services management for many years.  In addition to several clinical diplomas and an undergraduate in Architecture, he holds a Masters of Health Science in Administration and has a breadth of experience having held several senior executive management positions.  His areas of interest include Planning, Technology, Leadership and Wellness Programs.  He is committed to building and maintaining positive working relationships with all stakeholders.  Ron was previously employed with Seven Oaks General Hospital where he led the Wellness Institute and Business Development portfolios including Research and Philanthropy.

Ron is a member of the Canadian College of Health Service Executives and has a keen interest in personal wellness and fitness.  For many years, he has been involved in amateur hockey and soccer as a coach and builder and continues to serve on advisory Boards.  Ron and his wife, Kristine, look forward to being part of the community.

Judy Coleman
VP of Programs and Services

The VP of Programs and Services is responsible for all clinical services in the region including acute care, long term care, diagnostic services,emergency medical services, home care, mental health, primary health care and public health.  Focus on quality improvement and team-based planning and decision-making are integral to the delivery of all programs, as is the integration of services across the continuum of health care.

Judy Coleman is looking forward to the exciting and challenging time ahead as VP of Programs and Services.  Judy graduated from the Nursing Program in England in 1974.  Since immigrating to Canada in 1977, she has worked at the Health Sciences Centre in various positions including General Duty nursing and Nurse Manager.  In 1990 she moved with her family to Pinawa and since that time has worked mostly in management positions at the Pinawa Hospital, Lac du Bonnet PCH and the Health Centre and most recently as the Director of Acute Care for the Region.

Donna joined the Regional Management Team as VP of Finance & Support Services in October 2005.  Prior to this, Donna served as Regional Financial Services Manager for 14 years. She obtained her Diploma in Business Administration from Red River Community College, Controllership Certificate from Certified General Accountants Association of Manitoba and most recently obtained her designation as a Certified Health Executive (CHE) from the Canadian College of Health Service Executives (CCHSE) in 2009.

The VP of Finance & Support Services is responsible for leadership, planning, and management of the support services division which includes finance, food services, housekeeping, laundry, materials management, and physical plant services (including capital budgets and construction and renovation projects).

Having worked in the healthcare industry since 1978, Donna has a keen interest and appreciation in all aspects of health care services.

Bonnie joined the NEHA Management Team, as Manager of Quality, on January 4, 2000. A graduate from the University of Saskatchewan, College of Commerce, Health Care Administration, she brings extensive broad-based management experience to this position. Her professional Program Administration and Management experience includes a variety of environments: healthcare, retail, financial and manufacturing. Bonnie has worked in healthcare for the past 12 years and has been successful in leading health system organizations to Three-Year Accreditation Awards, including most recently the North Eastman Health Associations three-year Accreditation Award.

Since 1997 Bonnie has worked exclusively in the areas of Continuous Quality Improvement and Risk Management and has an ICA Canada Facilitation Certificate for Group Facilitation. She has been instrumental in the successful development and implementation of structure systems that have created organization wide participation in planning and implementation of Continuous Quality Improvement processes. This responsibility included quality outcomes and evaluation relevant to organizational philosophies, Mission, Vision and Values. She has a keen interest in Risk Management and has Risk Identification System experience.

Bonnie enthusiastically embraces team-based decision making, team building and empowerment of staff and stakeholders. She will be leading the North Eastman Health Association to develop and implement an integrated health system Quality Program.

The Regional Director, Diagnostic Services is a member of the Diagnostic Services of Manitoba (DSM) and the North Eastman Health Association management teams.  In collaboration with the Discipline Medical and Technical Directors of DSM and liaison with the regional programs and management, Earl is responsible for managing, coordinating, implementing and monitoring standards, methodologies and procedures in Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging Services within NEHA.

Earl has over 25 years in supervision and management in Diagnostic Services most recently as Regional Director of Diagnostic Services in the Parkland Regional Health Authority. A background in Medical Laboratory and Radiology Technology, complemented with management training and experience, Earl has been involved in the planning and construction of new diagnostic facilities in Dauphin and Swan River as well as the implementation of new initiatives such as the first mobile ultrasound program in a Health Region in Manitoba, and establishment of the first Computed Tomography scanner outside of Winnipeg and Brandon.

Accepting the position with DSM/NEHA in January 2006, he has returned to the best area of Manitoba as he and his wife and three children have been transient residents of the Lac du Bonnet area since 1985 owning a cottage on the Lee River.

Karen has 21 years experience in the social services community with the last 15 years spent as a senior manager and Human Resource professional.  In addition to her undergraduate degree from the University of Winnipeg, she has a certificate in Human Resource Management from the University of Manitoba as well as numerous courses taken from their MBA program. In 2006, Karen joined NEHA as the Director, Home Care Services.

Karen is committed to volunteerism both professionally and personally having been a speaker for United Way and Agency Campaign Chair for 7 years.  She is a member of the Workplace Stress Coalition and has served as Board Member to several community organizations.  Karen has been a decade long resident of the Springfield community where she and her husband have and continue to raise their five children.

Brian is a seasoned human resource professional with many years of progressive and varied experience in Human Resource management, administration and systems. He has demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and management of payroll and human resources information systems; compensation and benefits development, costing and administration; policy planning, development and communication; employee staffing and recruitment; labour relations and contract administration/interpretation and legislative compliance programs related to Employment, Pay Equity and Workplace Health and Safety. Brian possesses a diverse background of experiences encompassing health care, private industry, and independent consulting.

Cheryl Lidfors-Karklin grew up in the North Eastman region.  After completing high school in her home town of Pinawa, she attended University of Manitoba to obtain her Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree with a major in Industrial Relations.   Following graduation she worked for three years at the Toronto-Dominion Bank.

Cheryl welcomed the opportunity to return "home" in 1987 when she accepted the position of Business Manager at the Lac du Bonnet Health Centre.  Following health care regionalization in 1997, she obtained the position of Finance Manager for the northern sites.  In 2000 Cheryl made the switch from Finance to Human Resources and is presently the Human Resources Manager.  She enjoys the safety, security and recreational opportunities that come with rural living.

Janice has served NEHA as Director of Information Systems Services since April 2007. She initially joined North Eastman as a Project Analyst in January 2004.  Janice is a graduate of the Red River College Information Systems Programmer/Analyst Program, Health Services Management Certificate Program, Management Development Certificate Program and has been certified in Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).  Janice also has educational preparation in Payroll Management and her professional experience includes owning and operating her own Information Systems Business Solutions Company.  Janice is a member of the Canadian College of Health Leaders and the Chief Information Officers Council for the Regional Health Authorities of Manitoba and Manitoba eHealth.

Lorraine Dent-Prychun is a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Nursing degree from the University of Manitoba.  Throughout Lorraine's nursing career she has had the privilege of working in a number of nursing positions ranging from direct care (pediatrics and surgery), nursing educator, liaison with Manitoba Health and administrative positions in Home Care and Long Term Care.  Lorraine joined the North Eastman Health Association as Director of Long Term Care in May, 1998 and is very passionate about the care for frail older adults in long term care settings.  Lorraine recognizes today's challenges require not only staff with specialized knowledge and skills but also the support and commitment on the part of the director in developing and sustaining environments that are safe and home like and provide a variety of programs which enrich the quality of life of the residents and their families as they associate with the facility.  Lorraine is a life long learner committed to ensuring sustainable evidence-based improvement in safety and quality for our aging seniors.  Lorraine and her husband Brian are blessed with a wonderful family who enjoy visiting the North Eastman Region, exploring the many opportunities in nature for outdoor sports and activities.

Bridget was appointed Director of Materials Services in December 2009.  She previously held the position of Purchasing Assistant for 9 years.  Bridget has worked for NEHA in various positions since 1998.  She has extensive knowledge and experience with contract negotiations, contract application and warehouse development and is currently enrolled in the Health Services Management Certificate program due to be completed in the spring of 2011. Bridget currently sits on the Regional Management Team, Infection Prevention and Control Committee, Produce Evaluation and Standardization Committee, Support Services Team as well as the provincial Regional Health Authorities of Manitoba Purchasing Program (RHAMPP) committee.

Debbie graduated from the University of Manitoba with her degree in 1997.  She then began working as a Public Health Nurse/Northern Health Planner in the Blue Water District. Currently, Debbie is working on completing her Masters Degree in Community Health Nursing.  She is also a teaching assistant at the University of Manitoba and Co-chair of Wings of Power Family Resource Center in Pine Falls.

As the Director, Primary Health Care Services, Debbie is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the regional Health Promotion Activities. She must also work in collaboration with other community-based services in order to develop a comprehensive primary health care model for the North Eastman region.

Allan has been an electrician since 1974, he worked as construction electrician for 4 years, before moving over as an industrial maintenance electrician for Abibiti Paper Company.   He worked for the paper company for 9 years; while there he completed two Industrial Electronic courses and took Industrial Training for the controls in Refrigeration/Air Conditioning.  Allan began working at the Pine Falls Health Complex in 1987 to present, he has completed 15 years service in an acute care hospital,10 years experience in long term care and 7 years working with the Dialysis Program.  Allan has developed and implemented the maintenance and preventative maintenance programs,quail ity assurance and inventory control of all equipment in the Pine Falls Health Complex.  He is a member on the Workplace Health & Safety, Fire and Disaster and WHMIS committees.   He has also expanded his education and experience to include a Building Systems Technician Course, Refrigeration/Air Conditioning and an Effective Pneumatic Comfort Control workshop.  Allan is presently Director, Physical Plant Services of the North region for North Eastman Health Association which encompasses Lac du Bonnet,Pinawa, Pine Falls and Whitemouth health centres and personnel care homes.

Myrna is a registered nurse (graduate of Red River Community College). She has experience working in a variety of health care settings, acute, and long term care. For 10 years Myrna worked in the community as a Public Health Nurse for the Blue Water District. In 1997 she assumed the role of Public Health Program Supervisor in the North Eastman Health Region responsible for providing supervision and program direction to regional Public Health Nurses, Community Health Workers and the Diabetes Education Resource Team. She has completed university courses related to nursing and decision management. Currently, Myrna is Co-chair of the Provincial Network of Public Health Managers (since 1996) and an Active member of the Manitoba Public Health Association and NEHA Director, Public Health Services.

Brenda graduated from the University of Manitoba with Bachelor of Nursing in 1994 and immediately began her employment at the Pine Falls Health Complex as staff nurse in both Long Term Care and Acute Care.  Through regionalization in 1997, Brenda transitioned to the North Eastman Health Association.  In 2003 she became Team Leader at the Sunnywood Manor PCH, Pine Falls;  it was during that time that she discovered her love for the elderly and has not turned back since.

In September 2005 Brenda accepted a new role as Care Team Manager for both the Lac du Bonnet Personal Care Home (30 beds) and Sunnywood Manor Personal Care Home, Pine Falls (20 beds). Today, Brenda along with her staff, are dedicated to fostering a home-like environment for the residents , one that is filled with happiness, respect, excellent resident care and that also offers a positive, friendly working environment.

Tracey graduated with her Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Manitoba in 1985 after first completing 2 years in the Faculty of Arts.  She began her nursing career at St. Boniface Hospital in the Woman and Child Program and worked there on and off until 2008.  Throughout these years Tracey worked in various areas including postpartum/ newborn, labour and delivery and as the Perinatal Discharge Coordinator.  In between that time she was a clinical facilitator at the University of Manitoba working with 2nd year students at the Grace Hospital.  Tracey then went on to hold the position of Continuing Education Instructor, a position she held for 7 years.

For many years, Tracey and her family vacationed in the Lac du Bonnet area and had often considered moving out to northeast Manitoba.  In the summer of 2008, Tracey took on the role of Care Team Manager at the Pine Falls Health Centre and made the move to Pine Falls.

Glennda graduated from Health Sciences Centre (HSC) School of Nursing in 1982.  She worked at HSC on a general medicine ward from 1982 to 1984 when she moved to the central dialysis unit.  In 1989 Glennda worked in the transplant clinic following people who had received heart, lung, liver, and kidney transplants.  She married in 1989, and in 1990 moved to Lac du Bonnet and started working at the Pine Falls Health Complex.  In 1993, Glennda retrained for dialysis and worked in the dialysis unit until October 2002.  Following that she worked in Lac du Bonnet as the Public Health Nurse until taking her current position.