Northern Regional Health Authority

The Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) is the governing body for healthcare regulation in northern Manitoba, excluding Churchill. It was formed in 2012 by the merger of the former Burntwood Regional Health Authority and the former Nor-Man Health Authority.[1] The NRHA is the largest of the 5 Regional Health Authorities in Manitoba by geographical area, covering nearly two-thirds of the province.

Some of the larger communities that the NRHA serves are:

There are over a dozen additional First Nations communities which the NRHA serves; a challenge for the NRHA is that many of these First Nations communities do not have year-round all-weather road access, with many of these First Nations communities relying on rail, boat, and/or air service to travel. This limited access has significant implications on the health of the residents.

References
  1. "Health authorities agree to mergers". Winnipeg Free Press. 25 April 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
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