Debbie Chin appointed Board Chair Tū Ora Compass Health

Tū Ora Compass Health is delighted to announce Debbie Chin as new Board Chair.

“We are delighted to welcome Debbie to the organisation,” says Justine Thorpe CEO. “Debbie has extensive governance experience, knowledge of the health sector and a strong commitment to achieving equitable health outcomes through Primary Care. We welcome the depth of experience Debbie will bring to the role at a time where we navigate the transformational changes happening across the Health and Disability system,” she says.

Ms Chin fills an appointed seat on the Board and replaces out-going Chair Dr Larry Jordan, whose term ended April 2022.

Dr Richard Medlicott has been appointed Deputy Chair.

Tū Ora Compass Health is a primary care network and not for profit social enterprise which provides quality primary health care services to an enrolled population of 334,000 people across the Wellington, Porirua, Wairarapa and Kāpiti areas.

Tū Ora Compass Health currently employs around 323 staff across the Greater Wellington region including Wairarapa. This includes 129 people working across the COVID-19 vaccination, testing and Manaaki support service.