North West Hospital and Health (NWHH) Board Chair Cheryl Vardon is pleased to announce the appointment of new member Fiona Hill this week.

Ms Hill is a proud First Nations woman of the Waluwarra, Alyawarra, Yirendali andNgawun peoples, is a passionate advocate, and brings more than 30 years of experience in Government, social and community services sectors within Mount Isa and Gulf communities.

Also this week, Professor Eleanor Milligan was appointed to the role of Deputy Chair after serving as a Board member since April 2022. Professor Milligan is also the Chair of the Board Safety, Quality and Clinician Engagement Committee.

Board Chair Cheryl Vardon welcomes Ms Hill to the Board and congratulates Professor Milligan on her appointment as Deputy Chair.

“Both appointments bring a wealth of relevant knowledge and experience to the NWHH Board, and I am confident they will continue to enhance the great work of the Board.” Ms Vardon said.

“I welcome these new appointments and look forward to our Board working together, to lead North West Hospital and Health Service to deliver safe, sustainable health care across the North West.”

Pic: left to right: NWHH Board Deputy Chair Eleanor Milligan, Chair Cheryl Vardon, Director
Fiona Hill.