Cancer Care Nova Scotia (CCNS) is led by a voluntary Board of Directors, appointed by the Minister of Health. Board members are representative of Nova Scotia's geographic and cultural diversity. Led by Board Chair, Ms. Heather Hogg, our members include business and community leaders, health professionals, cancer patients, survivors and family members. Through the leadership and expertise of this dedicated team of volunteers, Cancer Care Nova Scotia staff work to enhance and improve the cancer system for all Nova Scotians.
| Name | Hometown | Title/Affiliation |
Ms. Heather Hogg |
Stewiacke |
Chair |
Mr. Agar Adamson |
Wolfville |
|
Ms. Cathy Blades |
Yarmouth | VP, Clinical, South West
District Health Authority |
Dr. Gerald Johnston |
Halifax |
Dalhousie School of Medicine |
Mr. Archie MacEachern |
Sydney |
|
Ms. Nancy MacLellan |
Halifax |
|
Ms. Mary Lou O'Neill |
Cape Breton |
VP, Clinical, Cape Breton
District Health Authority |
Ms. Sarah Cullen |
Yarmouth | |
Ms. Barb Stonehouse |
Halifax |
IWK Representative |
Ms. Barbara Stead-Coyle |
Halifax Canadian Cancer Society |
Dr. Tetteh Ago
Title: District Oncology Chief & Head
Affiliation: Dept. of Radiation Capital Health
Dr. Mark Dorreen
Title: Head
Affiliation: Division of Medical Oncology Capital Health
Ms. Paula English
Title: Chief, Program Standards & Quality (interim)
Affiliation: Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Dr. Carman Giacomantonio
Title: Chief Medical Director
Affiliation: CCNS
Ms. Theresa Marie Underhill
Title: Chief Operating Officer
Affiliation: CCNS