DRYDEN -. Sachowski is an executive member of Northwestern Health Unit’s Board of Health and has also been newly elected as The Association of Local Public Health Agencies President.
A major accomplishment, Sachowski’s role as President will come with great challenges ahead; however, The Association of Local Public Health Agencies Executive Director, Loretta Ryan, believes she is the right person to lead.
“I look forward to working with alPHa’s new President. Trudy Sachowski’s commitment to public health is nothing short of outstanding. alPHa is fortunate to have volunteers, such as Trudy, who are public health leaders,” acknowledged Ryan.
Sachowski begin her role in the public health sector in 2014, when she applied as a Provincial appointee to North West Health Unit’s Board of Health.
In 2016, Sachowski was appointed to The Association of Local Public Health Agencies Board of Directors as the Northwest Region representative. Providing leadership and support to alPHa and Ontario’s public health units, Sachowski advocated for public health in several forums.
Recently she participated in the Rural Ontario Municipal Association’s conference on behalf of alPHa and received a shout-out from Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Teresa Tam, at alPHa’s Winter Symposium
She has been the main staple of the NWHU Board of Health for many years serving on various public health committees to this day.
Sachowski’s contributions to public health have continued in her roles with alPHa including the Board of Health Section Chair, Member of alPHa’s Election Readiness Committee, and the alPHa Executive Committee.
In her roles over the years as Executive Committee Chair, Board of Health Vice-Chair, and Strategic Planning Committee member, Sachowski’s expert training in her field allowed her to advocate on key provincial files including public health’s response to Expert Panel and countless pre-budget submissions, election primers, position papers and policy documents.
The North West Health Unit Board of Health Chair, Doug Lawrance praised Sachowski’s work over the years. “I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Trudy for the past two years. She is an advocate not only for our area but also for public health at the many tables she sits at. She is an asset to our region and I am honoured to have her as a colleague,” Lawrance said.
The Distinguished Service Award is awarded annually by the Association of Local Public Health Agencies to individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions made to public health in Ontario.
“Trudy has dedicated countless hours to improving the health of others. She represents our area at many tables and provides leadership and support at both a regional and provincial level. We are grateful to have her experience and knowledge on our Board of Health,” says Marilyn Herbacz, CEO at North West Health Unit.
