Highly successful Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Board continues for another four years

Minister for Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Yvette D'Ath

Three leading specialists, Meredith Staib, Suzanne Cadigan and Karina Hogan have been reappointed to the Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Board until 2026.

The reappointed members will continue to work alongside ongoing members David Gow, Cheryl Herbert, Ross Willims, Heather Watson, William Fellowes, Associate Professor Martin Byrne and Dr Simon Denny.

Ms Staib, who has served on the board since 2020, brings over 20 years of clinical and commercial experience, and currently serves the community through her role as the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section).

Ms Cadigan has worked with the Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Board since 2019 and offers an extensive range of knowledge through 45 years of experience working as a paediatric and critical care nurse in hospitals across Australia.

Ms Hogan has brought her background of engagement and media to the board since 2019, with her current role seeing her discuss critical Indigenous issues as a co-host on the popular ‘Let’s Talk’ podcast.

Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath said she was excited to see the three women continue to contribute their knowledge to the board.

“Ms Staib, Ms Cadigan and Ms Hogan have all made an immense contribution to the board and have proudly advocated for children across the state,” Ms D’Ath said.

“We are so lucky that they will continue to bring their vast experience to an already well-established board.

“I look forward to seeing what the board will deliver over the next four years.”

Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Board members, effective 1 April 2022:

  • Mr David Gow (Chair)
  • Ms Cheryl Herbert (Deputy Chair)
  • Mr Ross Willims
  • Ms Heather Watson
  • Mr William Fellowes
  • Associate Professor Martin Byrne
  • Dr Simon Denny
  • Ms Meredith Staib
  • Ms Suzanne Cadigan
  • Ms Karina Hogan

The 16 boards throughout Queensland are responsible under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 for local performance of their health service and the delivery of public health services within their communities.

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