Two new specialists have joined the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board in the 2022 appointment round.
Stephen Harrop and Terry Kehoe will join the board alongside three other reappointed members Dr Dennis Campbell, Marie Pietsch, and Emeritus Professor Julie Cotter.
Continuing members Michael Horan AM, Cheryl Dalton, Associate Professor Maree Toombs, Patricia Leddington-Hill and Dr Ross Hetherington remain in their roles until 2024.
Dr Harrop brings a background of nursing and education, previously working in the Princess Alexandra Hospital Immunology Division and later becoming a senior lecturer at Griffith University. Dr Harrop currently assists the Darling Downs community through his work as a clinical nurse in the Warwick Hospital Emergency Department.
Mr Kehoe brings over 47 years of leadership and engineering experience to his new role on the board. Mr Kehoe’s highly successful career has also seen the management of his own engineering practice for 31 years.
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath said that Dr Harrop and Mr Kehoe would bring a vast range of experience to an already diverse board.
“I am pleased to welcome two talented members to our Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board,” Ms D’Ath said.
“Dr Harrop’s advocacy in the healthcare space makes him a valuable addition to this board. His deep care for his community is shown every day through his dedication to his clinical work.”
“Mr Kehoe has displayed exemplary leadership through a long and accomplished career. His strategic thinking and extensive portfolio will further strengthen an already strong team and ensure that the Darling Downs community continue to receive world-class health care.”
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board members, effective 1 April 2022:
- Mr Michael Horan AM (Chair)
- Dr Dennis Campbell
- Dr Stephen Harrop
- Mr Terrence (Terry) Kehoe
- Mrs Marie Pietsch
- Emeritus Professor Julie Cotter
- Ms Cheryl Dalton
- Associate Professor Maree Toombs
- Ms Patricia Leddington-Hill
- Dr Ross Hetherington
The 16 boards throughout Queensland are responsible under the Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 for local performance of their health service and the delivery of public health services within their communities.
