Regional Offices
- Call Toll-free (888) 340-6742
- 84 Church Street, Flin Flon MB R8A 1L8, (204) 687-1300
- 163 Edwards Ave, The Pas MB R9A 1K2, (204) 627-6800
- 867 Thompson Drive South, Thompson MB R8N 1Z4, (204) 677-5350
Executive Leadership Council
Raj Sewda, RN, BScN, MBA, ICD.D
Chief Executive Officer
Contact: Nicole Daneliuk, Executive Assistant
Telephone: (204) 687-3010
Email: ndaneliuk@nrha.ca
I am a Registered Nurse having received my Fellowship with both the American College of Health Executives and the International Society for Quality in Health Care. I am a Surveyor and a Leading Practice Reviewer for Accreditation Canada. In addition, I was a Professor in the Health Management program at Ontario’s Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology and was the Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice-President Clinical and Chief Nursing Executive at Toronto’s Runnymede Health Centre. Most recently, I was employed as a Clinical Partner at the Sienna Senior Living providing support to Long Term Care Communities across Ontario and British Columbia. I am excited at the opportunity to lead the Northern Health Region and to experience this vast area in all its diverse needs.
Dr. Harsahil Singh, MBBS, CCFP, CCPE
VP Medical Services & Chief Medical Officer
Contact: Raylene Huntley, Executive Assistant
Telephone: (204) 679-0849
Email: rhuntley@nrha.ca
I was born in India, where I completed Medical School and moved to Manitoba in 2010. I completed additional training at the University of Manitoba to become a Family Physician and have since worked in Thompson, which I am proud to call my new home since 2014. My work in the North has been very diverse, including working as a Family Physician in Thompson Clinic and multiple remote First Nations communities, including Shamattawa, Oxford House, Lac Brochet, Split Lake and Tadoule Lake, as well as outlying communities of Lynn Lake, Leaf Rapids and Gillam. During these years, I grew a deep understanding of health service delivery in Northern Manitoba and the magnitude of inequities due to geographic isolation. Alongside my clinical work, I also invested in my leadership development through education and work experience. I started as the Medical Director of Primary Care clinics for Thompson and the surrounding area in 2016. During system transformation, I also served as the co-chair of the provincial clinical team for Primary Health with Shared Health Manitoba from 2018-2019, with the vision to democratize healthcare resources across the province. My other leadership experience includes Physician Champion of Physician Health and Wellness project of Doctors Manitoba, EMR (Electronic Medical Record) Peer Supporter Northern representative and being a mentor and a supervisor for other professionals. During these experiences, I also completed requirements to receive the prestigious Canadian Certified Physician Executive (CCPE) credential from the Canadian Society of Physician Leaders in 2021.
My personal goal is to reduce inequity and improve services to our Northern population by developing coalitions and challenging the status quo.
Chad Munro
VP Health Services Acute Care & Chief Nursing Officer
Contact: Stephanie Fourre, Executive Assistant
Telephone: 204-623-9202
Email: sfourre@nrha.ca
We have resilient care teams in the north that are as passionate as our population we serve. I look forward to our many successes to improve the service delivery for our patients. I have been a part of the north my entire life and will continue to honour the lands and waters where treaties four, five, six and ten were signed. This is where we raise our families, work, learn and play together.
Graduating from University College of The North and University of Manitoba in 2008 from the Joint Baccalaureate Nursing program has given me the opportunity to learn and practice as a Registered Nurse in acute settings all over the north. I am working towards completing my Masters of Nursing through Athabasca University. I believe in preparing our teams for success in a collaborative approach by establishing and meeting the foundational competency needs that are translated to the care our patients receive. Alignment with the clinical preventive services plan and health system transformation will bring care closer to home in the north.
My wife Shauna and I have been blessed with raising our two children in The Pas and area and believe in giving back to the communities through volunteering on various associations, coaching hockey and other sports.
As the VP of Acute Care and Chief Nursing Officer I will continue to advocate for our patients in the north to achieve accessible, respectful, inclusive and safe healthcare for everyone.
Cam Ritzer
VP Health Services Community & Continuing Care
Chief Allied Health Officer
Contact: Ashley McLean Executive Assistant
Telephone: (204) 681-3021
Email: amclean7@nrha.ca
My professional career began in 2001 following graduation from the Manitoba Emergency Services College. I have been employed in various Paramedic positions since then, including frontline Intermediate Care Paramedic, Primary Care Paramedic Educator with Red River College, and as a Regional Manager of Clinical Services for the Northern Health Region. I have spent the last 12 years of my career here in Northern Manitoba, where I have put down roots, and now call it home. I have served 2 terms as a director for the Paramedic Association of Manitoba, and a term as the Chair. I have been involved in many initiatives including the application for self-regulation of Paramedics under the regulated health professions act. In 2018 when Paramedics were transitioned under the RHPA, I was appointed by Order in Council to the Transitional Council for the College of Paramedics of Manitoba.
My professional passions have always been inter-professional care models and maximizing provider scope of practice; both of which endorse the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Northern Health Region. I strive to be innovative, and to truly model that practice to those that I work with. I am excited and proud to work alongside my colleagues in the Northern Health Region to be a sustainable and innovative healthcare organization that truly believes in Healthy People, Healthy North.
Crystal Gregoire
VP Human Resources & Chief Human Resources Officer
Contact: Desirae Stait, Executive Assistant
Telephone: (204) 623-9561
Email: dstait@nrha.ca
I relocated to The Pas 25 years ago and began my career in Human Resources with the Northern Health Region (NHR) in 2006. In 2017, I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources & Labour Relations from Athabasca University. Northern Manitoba has become my home, and it is here that my husband and I have chosen to stay and raise our two daughters. We love the outdoors, the adventures, and the many opportunities and experiences the North provides.
The employees of the NHR are a versatile and dynamic group of individuals who dedicate themselves to providing a high level of care to our patients, clients and communities. As the Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer I am committed to fostering a workplace culture that supports, recognizes and appreciates our team of dedicated employees, and highlights the NHR as an Employer of Choice. I look forward to participating in and supporting change that will increases services and improves health care in the North.
Shawn Hnidy
VP Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer
Contact: Heather Richardson, Executive Assistant
Telephone: (204) 681-3017
Email: hrichardson@nrha.ca
I have lived in The Pas for over 25 years, and in this time my wife and I have raised two children and have owned and operated a small business. I was a business instructor at University College of the North before I joined the Northern Regional Health Authority (“NRHA”) in the Corporate Services area in 2013. As the Chief Financial Officer and VP of Corporate Services, I have the support of a knowledgeable staff that is dedicated to provide the proper business support to the healthcare providers of the NRHA as we all work together to ensure that the residents of the Northern Region have access to healthcare services in the North. As a member of the Executive Leadership Council, I am committed to work for the residents of the Northern Health Region to attain our vision of Healthy People, Healthy North.
Charlene Lafreniere
Chief Indigenous Health Officer
Contact: Denise Horton, Executive Assistant
Telephone: (204) 307-0154
Email: dhorton@nrha.ca
Born and raised in Thompson, I am a proud northern Indigenous woman and Thompsonite, who values my time with family and friends, especially my beautiful daughter Sage.
After graduating high school in Thompson, I continued my education and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Winnipeg. In September of 2019, I was hired as the Chief Indigenous Health Officer with the Northern Health Region. Prior to that I was the Director of Institutional Advancement at the University College of the North (UCN), Executive Director of the Thompson Neighborhood Renewal Corporation and Director of Justice at Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak.
In 2006 and again in 2010, I was elected as a Thompson City Councilor for two four-year terms. I served as Deputy Mayor and chaired various standing committees such as Finance and Administration, Recreation and Community Engagement. I have been a driving force behind regional and community initiatives in the areas of education, housing, economic development, culture, community/regional planning and the Thompson Aboriginal Accord.
I am the Chairperson of the Thompson Urban Aboriginal Strategy and co-chair of the National Urban Indigenous Strategy Coalitions Council. I serve on the Aboriginal Advisory Committee to the RCMP Commanding Officer of Manitoba, as well as to the RCMP Commissioner of Canada. I continue to participate on a number of working groups, committees and community boards, currently President of the YWCA in Thompson.
I am proud of the hard work I have accomplished and my dedication to the North.
Ingrid Olson, RN, MN
Executive Director Clinical Services, The Pas & Flin Flon
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I bring more than 35 years of nursing experience to the communities of the north including more than 25 years in leadership positions. I have been the Executive Director of Clinical Services for The Pas and Area since February 2013 and more recently have also taken on the role of Executive Director of Clinical Services for Flin Flon and area. I am committed to serve the public and staff of these areas. I am passionate about patient safety and am always striving to improve services. I believe in doing the right thing for the right reason and in fair and equitable access to services. Living and working in the North has been a privilege.
Lorraine Larocque
Executive Director Clinical Services, Thompson & Area
Contact: Michell Thorne, Executive Assistant
Telephone: (204) 677-5380
Email: mthorne@nrha.ca
I am from the north, trained in Thompson and have worked as a nurse for 29 years. I have a variety of experience including acute care, community health/public health and leadership. Working in the north has provided many opportunities and unique experiences. The north is resilient, passionate and faces challenges with courage. I have just recently started as the Executive Director for Thompson and Area. I am looking forward to working in this new role and finding innovative solutions to meet our collective needs.
Joy Tetlock
CPSP Implementation Lead
Contact: Kayla Kemp, Executive Assistant
Telephone: (204) 681-3020
Email: kkemp1@nrha.ca
I have been in healthcare for 19 years, all of which has been spent in the North and 15 of those years for the Health Region. As a Flin Flonner born and raised, I know how innovative, flexible and determined Northerners are and the Northern Health Region has provided plenty of opportunity for new and exciting ways of providing service to our clients. My portfolio works across all departments and I witness the dedication of our staff to improving the patient journey day in and day out. I look forward to the times ahead. We are building new relationships with our community partners, utilizing exciting new technologies and moving forward with new programming and processes that increase the accessibility and quality of our services for all Northerners.