AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The aims and objectives for which the Foundation is established are to promote the highest standards of medical
service to the people of the Whanganui Region by means of:
- Promotion of education sessions to ensure the dissemination of recent advances in knowledge and technique in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
- The promotion of instructional visits from recognized medical authorities.
- Encouragement and assistance of medical research locally.
- Support of the hospital Medical Library.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- President Dr J van Dalen, Orthopaedic Surgeon.
- Vice President Mrs H Richardson, RN, Retired.
- Representative of the public Dr M Miller, Anaesthetist, Retired.
- Medical Representative Dr A Thompson, Orthopaedic Surgeon.
- Allied Health Mrs B Butchart, RN Manager Belverdale Hospital.
- Nurse representative Ms B Anderson, RN Pain specialist.
- Secretary – Treasurer Mr G Bonnet, Accountant.