Our
RRDOHT Team
Our committed leadership brings both vision, and a focus on identifying priority goals to the table.
We know that better experiences for both patients and health care providers will lead to healthier communities, so together with our sub-committees of experts we are working to Improve your the Health Care Journey.
Many beyond the individuals listed below have taken part in bringing the RRDOHT and its projects to life. The journey to improving the health of our community members has only begun.
Leadership Council
The RRDOHT Leadership Council is an oversight group committed to making important decisions, guiding the work done by sub-committees in community project planning, design, and implementation. It includes members of the district’s health care organizations as well as our First Nation partners with an innovative, collaborative and holistic approach to health care improvement
Shanna Weir
Executive Director
Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre
RRDOHT Co-Chair
Kayla Caul-Chartier
Chief Executive Officer
Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services (Formerly Tribal Area Health Services)
RRDOHT Co-Chair
Gerri Yerxa
Executive Director
Fort Frances Family Health Team
Julie Loveday
VP Clinical Services & CNE
Riverside Health Care
Jennifer Learning
President & CEO
Atikokan General Hospital
Charlene Strain
Chief Executive Officer
CMHA Fort Frances
RRDOHT Mental Health & Addictions Committee Lead
Tammy Ryll
Executive Director/Chiefs Coordinator
Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Ne-Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services / Chiefs Secretariat
Dan McCormick
CAO
Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board
Dr. Kit Young-Hoon
Medical Officer of Health
Northwestern Health Unit
Wayne Smith
Chief
Naicatchewenin First Nation (Northwest Bay)
James Eastman
Health Director
Big Grassy River First Nation
Jeff Copenace
Chief
Onigaming First Nation
Dr. Danielle Smith
Chair
Primary Care Committee
Our Partners
at a Glance
To learn more about each RRDOHT partner, click the link below.
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Anishinaabeg of Naogashiing (Big Island)
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Atikokan Family Health Team
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Atikokan General Hospital
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Canadian Mental Health Association (CHMA), Fort Frances Branch
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Couchiching First Nation
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Fort Frances Family Health Team
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First Nation Rainy Lake Chiefs Secretariat
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Giishkaandago’lkwe Health Services
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Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre
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Lac La Croix First Nation
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Mishkosiminiziibiing (Big Grassy River)
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Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
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Naicatchewenin First Nation (Northwest Bay)
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Nigigoonsiminikaaning (Red Gut)
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Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU)
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Ojibways of Onigaming
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Rainy River First Nations (Manitou Rapids)
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Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB)
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Riverside Health Care
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Seine River First Nation
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