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HEALTH--NEW REGIONAL HEALTH BOARD MEMBERS ANNOUNCED
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The appointment of three new members of the regional health
boards were announced today by Health Minister Bernie Boudreau.

Colleen Murphy-Jones, Hants Border, joined the Western Regional
Health Board for a two year term starting this month. The Central
and Northern boards welcomed back two members who were
re-appointed for two year terms. Dr. Murray Nixon, Halifax, 
returned to the Central Regional Health Board and Hattie Dyck,
Truro, returned to the Northern Regional Health Board.

The province's four regional health boards are responsible for
planning, funding, coordinating, delivering and evaluating
regional health care programs.

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Contact: Sue McKeage  902-424-3581

trp                      Jan. 31, 1997 - 3:10 p.m.