The Committee's mandate is to:
a) Work to ensure that the residents of Fort Erie have access to primary care, urgent care and associated community and health care services that are required within the community
b) Develop an evidence-based strategy and a comprehensive business case regarding a Health Services model to effectively provide primary care, urgent care and associated community and health care services in Fort Erie; The Health Services model will ensure health care service demands are being met and services maintained and enhanced within the Town of Fort Erie prior to the closure of the Douglas Memorial Hospital and the opening of the new South Niagara Hospital in Niagara Falls
c) Provide guidance on the Town's Physician Recruitment and retention program
Board Information
The Committee shall be comprised of thirteen (13) members, including representation from the following:
a. Town of Fort Erie, five (5):
i. Mayor
ii. Coordinator, Community Health Care Services
iii. Two (2) appointed Councillors, and one (1) Alternate
iv. Chief Administrative Officer
b. Fort Erie's Indigenous Community: two (2) and one (1) Alternate
c. Hospice Niagara: one (1) and one (1) Alternate
d. Niagara Health: one (1) and one (1) Alternate
e. Local Physicians: one (1) and one (1) Alternate
f. Bridges Community Health Centre: one (1) and one (1) Alternate
g. Niagara Region: one (1) and one (1) Alternate
h. One (1) member from the community at large
| Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christensen, Councillor Joan | Council Representative | 26 Jun 2023 | 25 Jun 2027 | Active | Council |
| Croteau, Jill | Niagara Region | 26 Jun 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Culic, Antonietta | Niagara Health Alternate | 31 Mar 2025 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | |
| Devereaux, Amy | Bridges Community Health Centre | 26 Jun 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Dubanow, Councillor Nick | Council Representative | 24 Jun 2025 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | |
| Fyke, Susan | Fort Erie Indigenous Community | 26 Jun 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Henry, Dr. D. | Local Physician | 26 Jun 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| McLean, Taralea | Bridges Community Health Centre Alternate | 26 Jun 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| McQueen, Chris | Chief Administrative Officer | 26 Jun 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Nagy, Carol | Hospice Niagara | 26 Jun 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Noyes, Councillor Ann-Marie | Council Representative | 24 Jun 2025 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | |
| Preston, Alice | Coordinator Community Health Services | 26 Jun 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Redekop, Mayor Wayne | Mayor | 26 Jun 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Schutt, Kimberley | Fort Erie Indigenous Community Alternate | 26 May 2025 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | |
| Shipley, Sue | Hospice Niagara Alternate | 26 Jun 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
| Upper, Josh | Niagara Health | 31 Mar 2025 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | |
| Walpole, John | Community at Large | 26 Jun 2023 | 14 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
