The Providence Care Board of Directors is composed of citizens from the geographically diverse communities served by Providence Care who have the expertise and commitment to translate our mission of compassionate care into policies, plans and programs. Board Meetings - Open to the Public The Board fulfils its mandate to promote the Mission of Providence Care through regular meetings held on the second Tuesday of the month from September through June. Meetings are open to the public but seating is limited. For more information or if you are interested in attending a Providence Care Board meeting, contact Joanne Trew,   Executive Assistant, at (613) 548-7222 ext. 2272.  Standing Committees of the Board Ethics Committee: The Ethics Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors that ensure ongoing adherence to the Health Ethics Guide as well as adherence to the ethical principles of each relevant profession and provides leadership in developing an ethical culture for the organization. Executive Committee: The committee acts for the Board when authorized, or when time does not permit the full Board to meet. Governance Committee: The role of the Governance Committee is to advise the Board of Directors on matters relating to the Board's governance structure and processes, the evaluation of the Board's effectiveness, and the recruitment and education of Board members. Quality in Care, Education and Research Committee: The role of the Quality in Care, Education and Research committee is to advise the Board of Directors on matters of quality in care, education and research while ensuring that our programs reflect our Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan. Resources Committee: The Resources Committee will advise the Board of Directors on matters relating to financial management, human resources, information management and capital asset management.

(click on image to enlarge) Front (sitting), left to right: David Moore, Vice Chair; Glen Wood, Chair; Brian Hogan, Vice Chair Back, left to right: Dale Kenney, President & CEO; Dr. John Puxty, Chief of Staff; Maurio Ruffolo, VP Patient & Client Care and Chief Nursing Executive; John Roderick; Dr. Gavin Shanks, President, Medical Staff (outgoing); Peter McGeer; Josée Thériault; Peter Merkley; Susan Freitas; Pam Carr; Martha Morton; Mary-Alice Thompson; Jay Wirsig; Sister Sheila Langton Absent: Dr. David Barber, Department of Family Medicine, Queen’s University; Jim Barton; Peter Finnigan; Dr. Chris Frank, President, Medical Staff (incoming); Doug Hogeboom Membership The Providence Care Board of Directors is comprised of twenty-one (21) members: Two (2) persons designated by our sponsor the Catholic Health Corporation of Ontario (CHCO); Fifteen (15) community representatives elected by the Catholic Health Corporation of Ontario (CHCO) with consideration given to a range of criteria including: skills and experience; representation from a variety of communities within the Providence Care catchment region; gender mix; ethnic background; experience as a client or family member with the services of Providence Care; personal integrity; and willingness to promote the Mission of Providence Care;The President of the Medical Staff Association; The Chief of Staff; The Principal of Queen’s University or delegate; and The President and Chief Executive Officer.