LHIN welcomes new board member

June 3, 2015 · 0 Comments

Maria Britto, Chair of the Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) Board of Directors, has announced the appointment of a new Director to the Board.
Adrian Bita, of Orangeville, is an accounting and finance professional, with more than 15 years of experience in the field. He is also a certified fraud examiner and holds an honours bachelor of commerce degree from Laurentian University. Currently, Bita is an accounting manager with RJ Burnside and Associates in Orangeville.
This three-year appointment was made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council and endorsed by Health and Long-Term Care Minister Dr. Eric Hoskins May 6.
Ready to work at helping to achieve better integrated health care for residents in the Central West LHIN, Bita is an active member of the local community as a member of the Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands, Community Advisory Council of Headwaters Health Care Centre and MENtors (men working to build healthy relationships in the community), an initiative of Family Transition Place.
“I am very pleased to welcome Mr. Bita to the Central West LHIN Board of Directors” Britto said. “A strong addition, Adrian brings specific experience and skills which complement and add significant value to the current board members’ wealth of expertise.”
Members of the Board of Directors are responsible for directing the affairs of LHIN and providing oversight in accordance with applicable legislation, approved strategic and business plans, accountability agreements with the Ministry and its directions and policies.
Members of the Board of the LHIN include Britto, John McDermid (vice-chair), Bita, Lorraine Gandolfo, Suzan Hall, Gerry Merkley, Pardeep Singh Nagra and Ken Topping.