GET RID OF the northwest’s community health councils
in favour of one regional health board, a panel of MLAs
had been told.

“The CHCs need to be dissolved,” Dr. Greg Linton
told the select standing committee on health Oct. 17 in
Terrace, where he was one of nearly 20 witnesses repre-
senting doctors, nurses, health councils and other inter-

_ eSt groups.

Linton said broad changes are needed to the way
health care services are administered.

And he urged the government ta act quickly.

“At no time has the B.C. government had a greater
mandate. than.the one you have before you — to get the
health care system back on track in this region and the
province as a whole,” he said. “Let’s swallow our poison
now, if we have to.” ;

Former Terrace and District Hospital Board chair Lael
McKeown said infighting between health councils in
Terrace, Kitimat and Prince Rupert has taken a toll on
health services.

The g@vernment needs to make dramatic changes to
avert a crisis, she said.

“I encourage you to act boldly and decisively,” Mc-
Keown said.

City councillor Val George said having one admin-
istrative structure for the region’s health services would *
be more efficient.

A12- The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, October 37,2001 .

Gov't urged to be a leader
in improving health

care

Dr. Greg Linton Dr. Bill Redpath

region.

Like Linton, he favours a mix of appointed and elec-

‘ted members.

Kelly said the Council of Chairs — established here

« two years ago in an attempt at improving regional deci-
, Sion-making ~ has not fulfilled its mandate.

“1 sit an that council. It doesn’t work, I’m sorry to

say,” he said. “I’m going to get shot by my other coun-

“We're pulling too much money into the management -* terparts, but I'll be honest with you.”

of the system,” George said,

Dr. Bill Redpath called the region's eight community
healih councils “a huge waste of money.”

He and other doctors support centralizing the region’s
administration and intensive care services in Terrace

Former Terrace and Area Health Council chair Larisa

_Tarwick also spoke in favour of a regional board.

“We need to take the next step,” she said.
The province spends $9.5 billion a year on health

care. Now facing a $3.8 billion provincial deficit in three

and locating a trauma centre here, one of the 19 recom. . years, the Liberals aren't prepared to increase health

mendations in the city’s recent health task force report.
Redpath said the move will save money but admitted
it could prove controversial in the other communities.
“There will be a lot of fighting, a lat of howling, but
that’s what you guys are for, to show some leadership,”
Redpath said. 7
Bob Kelly, Terrace and Area Health Council chair,

‘spending.

That had some speakers wondering if health care cuts

are imminent.

“We're not cutting,” committee chair and MLA Val

Reddick said. “We're trying to find solutions on how to
spend that money better.”

Ida Mohler Terrace Health Watch, a local watchdog

also supports eliminating health councils and moving to’ group, criticised the $10,000 the Terrace and Area

one regional health board with one budget and one ad-
ministrative structure.

Kelly, who also sits on the Northwest Community
Services Society, said his board wants the ministry to
designate Terrace as the region's centre, first — and ap- ~
point a CEO ~ before creating a new health board for the

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At the lawyer's office, Lorraine and Martin
could barely face each other.

Lorraine gently rocked their baby. “I don't
want Martin in my life.”

Martin signed the agreement. “Fine. {| pay
$4000 and get my freedom.”

He kissed the baby’s cheek. “Goodbya,
Isabelle,”

Eleven months later, Martin glanced at the
calendar. “May 8th...isabelle's birthday, How
could | walk away?”

jae called Lorraine. “fveschanged my.mind.

| want to see our daughter. I'll pay you
monthly support.”

Lorraine refused. “No ex-boyfriend Is going
to invade my life. IF you fight me, I'll demand
$600 a month plus $5000 In other expenses.”

Martin threw the phone down in despatr.
“She knows | can't afford that.”

He stared out the window. “I guess it’s time
to move on.”

A few years later, Lorraine met the man_of
her dreams.

“| want to marry you and be a father to
Isabelie,” Allen said.

Aftar tan years, the relationship started to
deteriorate and the couple decided to part.

Allen hugged Lorraine and 14 year old
Isabelle as they said goodbye. “Don't warry,
I'll help you out as much as [ ean.”

But Lorraine struggled even with Allen's
support payments,

“Mom, | really need a.computer for my
schoolwork,” Isabelle reminded her one day.

Lorraine sighed. “i'm sorry, honey, we can't
afford it.” .

isabelle bit her lip. “i understand.”

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Lorraine grabbed the newspaper. “Let's
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Something caught Lorraine’s eye. “It's a
picture of Martin! He’s been promoted to
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Hmmm...”

Lorraine cailed her lawyer. “I know it's
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can afford it.”

Martin was incensed when he got the let-
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Lorraine pleaded with the Judge. “Your
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years ago because | thought it was best for
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had access. Martin has to pay even though Lorraine's ex [s also payfng.”

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