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Another advancement for Saskatchewan regarding the physician recruitment issue.

 

Health Minister Don McMorris has announced the hiring of Edward Mantler as CEO of the Saskatchewan Physician Recruitment  Agency.  His first order of the day: recruit and retain more physicians for Saskatchewan.

 

Mantler, who most recently worked as the Senior Operating Officer at University of Alberta Hospital, is a Certified Health Executive with more than 20 years experience in complex health care operations.

 

The Physician Recruitment Agency will enhance, coordinate and support recruitment efforts across the province.  It will also work closely with health regions and communities to address their physician needs.