Podiatrist Emma Millard is the latest addition to the REDHS team, bringing a "wealth of experience" in health governance to the role.

Ms Millard has fulfilled a range of clinical and leadership roles with Bendigo Community Health Services over the past decade. She is currently the organisation's Risk, Quality and Compliance executive leader.

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Ms Millard said she was looking forward to joining the REDHS board.

"I recognise the value of effective governance in the delivery of high-quality and safe services that meet community needs," she said.

"I was born and raised locally and my husband and I live just outside of Bendigo and I feel very lucky to live in a regional city.

"I'm aware of the challenges that exist for many in accessing health services in regional, and particularly rural areas.

"In my new role I hope to support the REDHS' vision to care for our community while ensuring essential health service access."

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Ms Millard has been appointed for a two-year term.

She joins chair David Rosaia, and fellow directors Brad Drust and Jim Brooks who have each been reappointed for a further three years.

The REDHS Board now numbers nine and also includes deputy chair Kate Lemon, Christopher White, Carol McKinstry, Jodie Smith and Ben Devanny.

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