Southern DHB crown monitor appointment

Health Minister Tony Ryall has today announced the appointment of Dr Jan White as the crown monitor for Southern District Health Board (DHB), following the retirement of Stuart McLauchlan.

“A medical doctor by training, Dr White has held a number of key posts including six years as Chief Executive of the Waikato District Health Board and seven years as Chief Executive of the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC),” said Mr Ryall.

Mr Ryall thanks Mr McLauchlan for his contribution over the past four years.

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