Health Advisory Groups

Healthcare Advisory Council

Cystic Fibrosis Canada values the diverse perspectives of the cystic fibrosis (CF) healthcare community in the execution of its strategic directions. Cystic Fibrosis Canada is committed to providing a mechanism through which it will benefit from the knowledge and expertise of the CF healthcare community. Informed decision making and evidence- based policy making are integral to the achievement of Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s mission, goals and objectives.

The Healthcare Advisory Council is an advisory body that provides a forum for dialogue between Cystic Fibrosis Canada and the CF healthcare community. The purpose of the Healthcare Advisory Council is to provide advice and make recommendations to Cystic Fibrosis Canada on clinical issues and the implementation of its healthcare programs.

2023 members

• Chair- Dr. Mark Chilvers, BC

CF Clinic Director, BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver

mchilvers@cw.bc.ca

• Co chair- Jana Kocourek, ON

Director of Healthcare, CF Canada

• Vice Chair- Dr. Valerie Waters, ON

CF Clinic Physician/Infectious Diseases Specialist, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto

• Dr. Patrick Daigneault, QC

CF Clinic Director, Centre Mère-Enfant Soleil du CHU de Québec, Université Laval, Quebec City

• Karen Doyle, NL

CF Clinic Nurse Coordinator/Nurse Practitioner, Janeway Children’s Health Centre/Health Sciences Centre (Paediatric and Adult), St. John’s

• Ena Gaudet, ON

CF Clinic Nurse Coordinator, Ottawa General Hospital

• Dr. Annick Lavoie, QC

CF Clinic Director, Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal

• Kenneth Wu, ON

CF Physiotherapist, St. Michaels Hospital, Toronto

• Melissa Richmond, BC

CF Physiotherapist, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver

• Eva Cho, BC

CF Pharmacist, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver

• Pat MacDiamid, BC

CF Social Worker, St. Paul's, Vancouver

• Daina Kalnins, ON

CF Dietitian, The Hospital for Sick Children Toronto

• Erin Fleischer, ON

CF Nurse Practitioner, London Health Sciences Centre

• Megan Parker, AB

Person living with CF

NURSING ADVISORY GROUP

Collaborating in an advisory capacity to the Management Group of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, the Cystic Fibrosis Canada Nursing Advisory Group (CFCNAG) is a partner that recognizes the need to ensure a high standard of nursing practice, education, and research.

Comprised of Nurse Coordinators from all cystic fibrosis (CF) clinics in the country, CFCNAG’s mandate includes providing nursing and healthcare advice to Cystic Fibrosis Canada; presenting a national nursing perspective on CF-related issues; sharing best practices and knowledge exchange; advocating for CF patients; and providing leadership in establishing the highest standards of nursing care in cystic fibrosis.

CFCNAG was established in October 2012 to act as a valued source of credible and professional advice to the Management Group of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, and to the many CF patients across the country and their families.

Nursing Advisory Group Chair

Erin Fleischer

erin.fleischer@lhsc.on.ca