About St. Michael’s Health Group

St. Michael’s has been providing compassionate care and safe accommodation for one of the most vulnerable sectors of our society – seniors. This care is open to all who require it, and providing a quality of life in a home-like environment is the daily focus of our staff. We are dedicated to providing wellness-focused holistic care and offer several levels of accommodation in multiple facilities and various programs in Edmonton and the surrounding area. With a focus on innovative, quality, resident-centered care, our goal is to continually grow and be adaptable to ensure we provide the care seniors deserve.

Who We Are

St. Michael’s Health Group is a healthcare organization providing long-term care, supportive housing, programs, and services to the seniors of our community.

Incorporated in 1976 under St. Michael’s Extended Care Centre Society, it was originally created to meet an urgent and growing need for nursing care for individuals of various ethnic backgrounds in the Edmonton area.

With the evolution of our healthcare system and the needs of our aging population changing, St. Michael’s expanded and diversified. A series of partnerships were established with other volunteer organizations, developers, community advisory committees, educational institutions, unions, businesses, and suppliers. The organization now offers a variety of programs on and off-site, in various geographical settings, and also operates several business ventures to help sustain the operations.

Board Of Directors

St. Michael’s Health Group is governed by a Board Of Directors. The Directors voluntarily provide their services and assume a significant role in the direction of the Society. The Board of Directors hold accountable the Executive Team for the Society’s operations and the provisions of care and services.

Board of Directors from left to right

Lorraine Bodnarek (Director), William (Bill) Steinburg (Director), Dale Mandrusiak (Director), Myron Borys (Vice-Chair), Iryna Laschuk (Director), Jackie Nelson (Director), Mel Snihurowych (Chair), John Kopeck (President & CEO), Ernie Pasemko (Director), Jennifer Mah (Director), Very Rev. Father Planchak (Director), (Sitting) Ed Gibbons (Director), Stan Kobylko (Director), Marco Levytsky (Director)

Governance Committees

Quality, Safety & Culture Committee

Chair: Jennifer Mah
Dale Mandrusiak, Lorraine Bodnarek, Marco Levytsky, Stan Kobylko, Very Reverend Planchak, Jackie Nelson, John Kopeck – President & CEO (ex officio), Tatsiana Haidukevich – Director, Resident Care (recording secretary)

Facilities Committee

Chair: Myron Borys
Stan Kobylko, Marco Levytsky, William (Bill) Steinburg, Very Reverend Planchak, Ernie Pasemko, John Kopeck – President & CEO (ex officio) Paul Teterenko – Director, Operations (recording secretary)

Finance/Audit Committee

Chair: Iryna Laschuk
Mel Snihurowych, Ed Gibbons, Lorraine Bodnarek, William Steinberg, Jackie Nelson, John Kopeck – President & CEO (ex officio); Bryan Ashcroft – Vice President, Finance (recording secretary)

Governance And Nominating Committee

Chair: Ed Gibbons
Mel Snihurowych, Myron Borys, Dale Mandrusiak, Iryna Laschuk; Jennifer Mah, Ernie Pasemko, John Kopeck – President & CEO (ex officio); Kay Willekes – Director, Human Resources & Day Support (recording secretary)

Executive Team

The Executive Team of St. Michael’s Health Group is dedicated to providing the best care and services to the many individuals under their care. From the President & CEO to the Controller, Directors, and several Managers, each bears his or her responsibility with love and compassion. Their goal is to uphold the dignity of everyone involved.

St. Michael’s Health Group’s Executive Management Team, accountable to the Board of Directors, includes the President & CEO along with our 7 Directors. This skilled team of professionals is dedicated to the mission, vision and values of our organization, and is responsible for advancing St. Michael’s strategic directions. Each position has been designed to meet and address the needs of our residents, their families, the community and our stakeholders. To connect with our CEO or any of our Directors, please contact cbalcom@smhg.ca

Leadership

John Kopeck

President & CEO

Charmon Balcom

Executive Assistant to the President & CEO

Kay Willekes

Special Advisor to the President & CEO

Christine Teterenko

Director, Supportive Living & Development

Tatsiana Haidukevich

Director, Resident Care

Paul Teterenko

Director, Operations

Andrea Janes

Director, People & Culture

Sharon MacLean

Director, Healthcare Services

Bryan Ashcroft

VP of Finance

St. Michael’s History

St. Michael’s Health Group is a healthcare organization that provides long-term care, supportive housing, programs and services to the seniors of our community. Incorporated in 1976 under St. Michael’s Extended Care Centre Society, it was created to meet an urgent and growing need for institutional nursing care for individuals of various ethnic backgrounds in the Edmonton

With the evolution of our healthcare system and the needs of our aging population changing, St. Michael’s expanded and diversified. A series of partnerships were established with other volunteer organizations, developers, community advisory committees, educational institutions, unions, businesses and suppliers. The organization now offers a variety of programs on and off site, in various geographical settings and also operates several business ventures to help sustain the operations.

Welcome: About St. Michael’s Health Group

St. Michael’s has been providing compassionate care and safe accommodation for one of the most vulnerable sectors of our society – seniors. This care is open to all who require it, and providing a quality of life in a home-like environment is the daily focus of our staff. We are dedicated to providing wellness-focused holistic care and offer several levels of accommodation in multiple facilities and various programs in Edmonton and the surrounding area. With a focus on innovative, quality, resident-centered care, our goal is to continually grow and be adaptable to ensure we provide the care seniors deserve.

Who We Are

St. Michael’s Health Group is a healthcare organization providing long-term care, supportive housing, programs, and services to the seniors of our community.

Incorporated in 1976 under St. Michael’s Extended Care Centre Society, it was originally created to meet an urgent and growing need for nursing care for individuals of various ethnic backgrounds in the Edmonton area.

With the evolution of our healthcare system and the needs of our aging population changing, St. Michael’s expanded and diversified. A series of partnerships were established with other volunteer organizations, developers, community advisory committees, educational institutions, unions, businesses, and suppliers. The organization now offers a variety of programs on and off-site, in various geographical settings, and also operates several business ventures to help sustain the operations.

Vision

Aspire to be the most well-respected, innovative and caring leaders who enhance the quality of life for communities in our province. Focus on growth, new opportunities and programs that support our mission, values and faith.

Values

Excellence, Integrity, Accountability, Community and Engagement.

Mission

Care with Love and Dignity
Board Of Directors: Board Of Directors

St. Michael’s Health Group is governed by a Board Of Directors. The Directors voluntarily provide their services and assume a significant role in the direction of the Society. The Board of Directors hold accountable the Executive Team for the Society’s operations and the provisions of care and services.

Board of Directors from left to right

Lorraine Bodnarek (Director), William (Bill) Steinburg (Director), Dale Mandrusiak (Director), Myron Borys (Vice-Chair), Iryna Laschuk (Director), Jackie Nelson (Director), Mel Snihurowych (Chair), John Kopeck (President & CEO), Ernie Pasemko (Director), Jennifer Mah (Director), Very Rev. Father Planchak (Director), (Sitting) Ed Gibbons (Director), Stan Kobylko (Director), Marco Levytsky (Director)
Governance Committees: Governance Committees

Quality, Safety & Culture Committee

Chair: Jennifer Mah
Dale Mandrusiak, Lorraine Bodnarek, Marco Levytsky, Stan Kobylko, Very Reverend Planchak, Jackie Nelson, John Kopeck – President & CEO (ex officio), Tatsiana Haidukevich – Director, Resident Care (recording secretary)

Facilities Committee

Chair: Myron Borys
Stan Kobylko, Marco Levytsky, William (Bill) Steinburg, Very Reverend Planchak, Ernie Pasemko, John Kopeck – President & CEO (ex officio) Paul Teterenko – Director, Operations (recording secretary)

Finance/Audit Committee

Chair: Iryna Laschuk
Mel Snihurowych, Ed Gibbons, Lorraine Bodnarek, William Steinberg, Jackie Nelson, John Kopeck – President & CEO (ex officio); Bryan Ashcroft – Vice President, Finance (recording secretary)

Governance And Nominating Committee

Chair: Ed Gibbons
Mel Snihurowych, Myron Borys, Dale Mandrusiak, Iryna Laschuk; Jennifer Mah, Ernie Pasemko, John Kopeck – President & CEO (ex officio); Kay Willekes – Director, Human Resources & Day Support (recording secretary)
Executive Team: Executive Team

The Executive Team of St. Michael’s Health Group is dedicated to providing the best care and services to the many individuals under their care. From the President & CEO to the Controller, Directors, and several Managers, each bears his or her responsibility with love and compassion. Their goal is to uphold the dignity of everyone involved.

St. Michael’s Health Group’s Executive Management Team, accountable to the Board of Directors, includes the President & CEO along with our 7 Directors. This skilled team of professionals is dedicated to the mission, vision and values of our organization, and is responsible for advancing St. Michael’s strategic directions. Each position has been designed to meet and address the needs of our residents, their families, the community and our stakeholders. To connect with our CEO or any of our Directors, please contact cbalcom@smhg.ca

Leadership

John Kopeck
President & CEO

Charmon Balcom
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO

Kay Willekes
Special Advisor to the President & CEO

Christine Teterenko
Director, Supportive Living & Development

Tatsiana Haidukevich
Director, Resident Care

Paul Teterenko
Director, Operations

Andrea Janes
Director, People & Culture

Sharon MacLean
Director, Healthcare Services

Bryan Ashcroft
VP of Finance
Our History: St. Michael’s History

St. Michael’s Health Group is a healthcare organization that provides long-term care, supportive housing, programs and services to the seniors of our community. Incorporated in 1976 under St. Michael’s Extended Care Centre Society, it was created to meet an urgent and growing need for institutional nursing care for individuals of various ethnic backgrounds in the Edmonton

With the evolution of our healthcare system and the needs of our aging population changing, St. Michael’s expanded and diversified. A series of partnerships were established with other volunteer organizations, developers, community advisory committees, educational institutions, unions, businesses and suppliers. The organization now offers a variety of programs on and off site, in various geographical settings and also operates several business ventures to help sustain the operations.