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Dr. Wedge Takes Helm of Health P.E.I. Board
29 Jan
Summary
- Dr. Richard Wedge now chairs Health P.E.I.'s board.
- The board oversees financial management and care quality.
- Wedge has extensive leadership experience in healthcare.
Dr. Richard Wedge has assumed the role of chair for Health P.E.I.'s board of directors. This board, comprising 10 members, is tasked with governing the provincial health authority's financial operations, ensuring the quality and safety of patient care, and providing oversight for the Chief Executive Officer. The board reports directly to the province's minister of health and wellness.
Wedge, a family physician, brings a wealth of leadership experience to his new position. His past roles include serving as CEO of Health P.E.I. from 2012 to 2016, interim chief medical officer, vice-chair of the board, and president of the Medical Society of P.E.I. He also held board positions with national health organizations.
He succeeds Diane Griffin, who had been the board's chair since January 2023. Wedge expressed his honour in accepting the role, emphasizing the board's commitment to strong governance and supporting Health P.E.I. staff in connecting Islanders to primary care and delivering high-quality, patient-centred services.
