Burntwood Regional Health Authority

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Bruntwood Regional Health Authority (BRHA)

Formation	1998
Headquarters	Thompson, Manitoba
Official languages	English, Cree
Chief Executive Officer	Marie O'Neill
Key people	Duke Beardy (Chair)
Website	www.brha.mb.ca

The Burntwood Regional Health Authority is the service provide for healthcare in a large geographical area of northern Manitoba, Canada. The Burntwood RHA is a member of the Regional Health Authorities of Manitoba. The Burntwood RHA provides services to a population of 44,906 (based on 2001 Statistics Canada Census)^[1].

[edit] Communities in region

The Burntwood RHA provides services to the communities of Lynn Lake, Thompson, Norway House, Leaf Rapids, Gillam, Ilford, Wabowden, Thicket Portage, Pikwitonei, Granville Lake.

A challenge the Burntwood RHA encounters is many communities do not have year-round all weather road access. Many communities rely on rail, boat, or air service to travel. This access has significant considerations on the health of residnets, financial resources, and human resources.