Medical Resource Council

Gilda's Club is fortunate to have a Medical Resource Council with representation from a select group of experts in the field of health care. The basic responsibilities of Council Members includes:

Commitment

  • Commitment to learn, understand and promote the mission and philosophy of Gilda’s Club
  • Lend credibility to Gilda’s Club
  • Encourage referrals 

Willingness to Advocate

  • Raise the profile of Gilda’s Club in the national and international cancer dialogue
  • Raise the awareness for the importance of social and emotional support when cancer is in the family

Sharing Expertise

  • Identify and assist with access to medical resources and contacts
  • Be available to share health expertise as issues and opportunities arise

Be a Spokesperson

  • Where appropriate, represent Gilda’s Club and its mission in public venues

Our Medical Resource Professionals include:
  
Dr. Kenneth Baxter, MD - Family Physician
Dr. A.D. Browning - Browning Medicine Professional Groups
Tracey Carvin, MSW, BSW, RSW - Royal Victoria Hospital
Helen A. Hajgato, B.A.A., R.D. - Registered Outpatient Dietician - Royal Victoria Hospital
Dr. Angelo J. Iocca - Urologist - Royal Court Medical Centre
Dr. Mukta Krishnan - Physician, Royal Victoria Hospital
Aida McAleer, RN - Royal Victoria Hospital
Dr. Max Neimann, DDS - Family Dentistry
Dr. Bryn Pressnail - Clinical Director, Oncology - Royal Victoria Hospital
Dr. Henry J. Stephanison, M.D.
Bryn Styles, B.Sc., Pharm - Styles Pharmacy Services
Dr. Joseph A. Zadra, B.Sc., MD, CM, FRCS(C) - Urologist