The Municipalities of the District of Argyle, the District of Yarmouth and the Town of Yarmouth are committed to recruiting and retaining health care professionals. Time and money has been invested, collectively and individually, in the last decade to address recruitment & retention challenges. The Health Authority under the Department of Health and Wellness of the Province of Nova Scotia is mandated with the provision of health care. Municipal and Town Councils recognize the need for community level services to supplement the work of the NSHA in recruitment activities of health care professionals.
The recruitment and retention of doctors and health care professionals is considered to be the most important issue for many of our citizens. Our residents expect to have access to physician services in our local area. Doctor recruitment and retention is also a large component in future growth for the area, as access to health care is a major factor in attracting new residents.
Board Information
Yarmouth County Health Services Recruitment & Retention Committee will engage with stakeholders, research best practices and develop supports to advise Municipal Councils on strategies and programs necessary to distinguish and promote Yarmouth County in recruitment of health care professionals.
1 Elected Official from each Municipal Unit – voting
1 Health Care Practitioner (recruited by the Committee) - voting
1 Alternate Elected Official from each Municipal Unit
CAO from each Municipal Unit – ex-officio
1 Representative from Western Regional Enterprise Network – ex-officio
Support Staff as directed by CAO’s – ex-officio
1 Representative from the Chamber of Commerce - ex-officio
Other members with experience in the medical profession as required - ex-officio
One councillor from each municipal unit and 1 health care practitioner.
Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
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Albright, Nicole | Member | 10 Nov 2020 | 10 Nov 2024 | Active | MODA |
Durkee, Patti | Chair | 10 Nov 2020 | 10 Nov 2024 | Active | MODY |
Hatfield, Belle | Alternate | 14 Oct 2021 | 14 Oct 2023 | Expired | |
Hatfield, Heather | Member | 14 Oct 2021 | 14 Oct 2023 | Expired | |
Nickerson, Eddie | Member | 01 Aug 2019 | 01 Aug 2024 | Expired | MOB |