It was a bigger Whanganui District Health Board than usual on Friday, when the board met for the first time since the local government elections.
It was the final meeting for the existing board's term, while the newly-appointed members - Graham Adams, Charlie Anderson and Annette Main - attended the meeting as observers.
Allan Anderson, Kate Joblin and Ray Stevens were attending their last board meeting. Mr Anderson and Ms Joblin have stepped down; and Mr Stevens was not re-elected.
The new board will be inducted on December 5, and will hold its first meeting on December 16.
Philippa Baker-Hogan raised the issue of some patients being required to travel to Palmerston North for appointments.