The Central Regional Health Authority's losing one of its senior managers.

Winnie Pauch retires December 15th, after spending more than 33 years in the healthcare field.

She's feeling a range of emotions as her retirement approaches, ranging from excitement to gratification. She adds it's difficult to put a long career into a few sentences.

Pauch points to better patient empowerment as a major highlight of her time in healthcare. She's pleased people are taking more personal responsibility for their health.

Pauch isn't sure what direction her life will take in retirement, but thinks challenges and opportunities will come up.