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HEALTH-CEO CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH BOARD ----------------------------------------------------------------- Barbara Hart, chair of the Central Regional Health Board, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard L. Criddle to the position of chief executive officer. The appointment takes effect immediately. The mandate of the Central Regional Health Board is to develop and operate a comprehensive health care system encompassing acute care, public health, long-term care, home care, mental health and drug dependency programs in the Central Region of Nova Scotia. The Central Region encompasses Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Halifax County, Hants West and a portion of Hants East. "The Central RHB is extremely pleased with Mr. Criddle's appointment," said Ms. Hart. "His extensive background, experience, and innovative thinking will enable the Central RHB to operationalize its planning with respect to facility management and community health board development." Mr. Criddle will focus on the development of strategic and transition plans to ensure the effective integration of health care programs and services at both the community and regional levels. Mr. Criddle brings over 20 years of senior public sector experience, most recently as acting CEO of Aberdeen Hospital in New Glasgow; vice president, administration at the University of Toronto and executive director of the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax. Mr. Criddle has also been a respected advisor to provincial governments on health-related matters and has been affiliated with major health care associations in Canada and the US. -30- Contact: Barbara Hart 902-425-5060 trp Oct. 5, 1995