Community & Business
4 April, 2024
Strohfeldt joins Health Board
Mount Molar resident Merrilyn Strohfeldt has been announced as the newest member of the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board.
Ms Stronhfeldt has an extensive career across healthcare and community services and previously served as CEO of the Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Network.
Health Minister Shannon Fentiman announced the newly appointed board, which will be led by Dr Dennis Campbell.
Dr Campbell has transitioned from Deputy Chair to Chair.
He is also a member and/or chairperson of a range of other committees in the local community.
He has extensive experience within the Queensland healthcare system and has been recognised on several occasions for his contributions to health services.
He has previously served in chief executive positions at Toowoomba’s St Vincent’s Hospital, Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital, and Maryborough Hospital.
Dr Ross Hetherington, Professor Maree Toombs and Mrs Patricia Leddington-Hill have renewed their membership for another term and join four continuing members not currently due for renewal.
The new board, which will set the strategic direction and oversee the management of the Darling Downs HHS, consists of:
•Dr Dennis Campbell (Chair)
•Ms Merrilyn Strohfeldt
•Professor Maree Toombs
•Mrs Patricia Leddington-Hill
•Dr Ross Hetherington
•Emeritus Professor Julie Cotter
•Mrs Marie Pietsch
•Mr Terrence Kehoe
•Dr Stephen Harrop
Ms Fentiman said the Darling Downs HHS is fortunate to have secured a distinguished group of individuals for its Board this year, both retaining experienced leadership and attracting exceptional new talent.
She also thanked outgoing chair Mike Horan.
