Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare Board of Directors 2024-25
Lucie Lombardo, Vice Chair
Lucie Lombardo brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and understanding of the different roles of a governance structure having served on a number of boards and committees at the corporation level and in the community. Lucie is now enjoying retirement after working many years, most recently as the Administrator at Huron Lodge, a Long Term Care home in Windsor.
Lucie has an undergraduate degree from the University of Windsor and a graduate degree in Administration from Central Michigan University. In addition, Lucie is a Certified Health Executive, a Certified Long Term Care Coordinator and has recently completed the Catholic Leadership Formation Program through Catholic Health International.
She has in-depth knowledge of the long term care sector and the care required by the residents in the community, including the requirements for 24-hour 7-day a week care, and the reporting structures, regulations, procedures and accountability protocols.
Meet the Board
HDGH: What motivated you to join HDGH’s Board of Directors?
LL: I joined the HDGH Board of directors for several reasons that I would outline as follows:
At the time I was selected to be a member after applying and completing a rigorous selection process comprised of individuals from the community and from the than Board members.
I wanted to be a member of the board because I believe our Hospitals, LTC, Mental Health and Health services in general are extremely important to our community. Overall, a strong economy, including employment, safety, services for youth, education to name a few indicators need to be strong for Windsor and Essex County to flourish. However, a strong health system with a network of programs is vital to our community health. I have always believed I can give back to the community, especially in health services and that is another reason for joining the Board.
HDGH: What do you believe are the most prominent health needs in our community?
LL: Some of the prominent health needs in our community is a system of health services that are equitable, attainable, accessible, and clinically sound for our community.
Working together to ensure all age groups can access services as they need the service. This would include – Family Medicine, Mental Health, Children’s services, geriatrics, various therapies, and a seamless process for obtaining home health care services before or after a hospital stay. Most importantly this needs to be reviewed regularly to address community needs that may change from time to time.
HDGH: As a member of the Board, how does the board ensure a healthy, equitable community?
LL: The Board continues to have a strong Governance stance and advertises for community and or Board members as necessary. This includes a rigorous recruitment and selection process.
The Board through the CEO ensures the organization provides culturally competent care to many patient populations who need clinicians to understand their needs, staff that can address population specific healthcare requirements, inclusive practices and continually strive to builds trust.
The Board continually reviews strategic plan to make sure it is viable and required in our community.