The Regional Health Services Act requires Health Authorities to establish one or more Community Advisory Networks (CANs) to help facilitate consultation with and input from local communities. CANs advise the Authority on broad issues related to the health of the community, and assist the Authority to understand the needs and priorities of communities and their residents.

PNRHA's policy around Community Advisory Networks reflects the diverse nature of CANs in Prairie North Health Region. The policy recognizes and supports existing organizations as CANS or accepts new groups created by communities themselves, within the Community Advisory Network framework, rather than focusing solely on creation of CANs by the Region.

Community Advisory Network (CAN) Committees in Prairie North Health Region 
As of March 31, 2006

Meadow Lake and Area Community Health Advisory Network

The Meadow Lake & Area Community Health Advisory Network (CHAN) was established by the Prairie North Regional Health Authority (PNRHA) to strengthen communication between the community and health care providers and to assist with the retention of health care providers. CHAN committee members are volunteers with an interest in improving local health services.  Comments regarding delivery of health care services in the Meadow Lake area are welcome and can be addressed to:           

Lakeland Region Community Health Advisory Network
Box 10
Turtleford, SK
S0M 2Y0

Meadow Lake & Area Community Health Advisory Network
#1, 711 Centre Street
Meadow Lake, SK
S9X 1Y6