
EDMONTON
University of Alberta Hospital
Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine.
2E3.17 Walter C. MacKenzie Health Sciences Centre
Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7
Tel: 780-407-3719
Fax: 780-407-8969
www.ualberta.ca/als
Medical Director of Neuromuscular/ALS Program - Dr. Wendy Johnston
Neurologist (Co-Director) - Dr. Sanjay Kalra
Clinic Co-ordinator - Pat Carey
Clinic Secretary/Coordinator - Carrie Jordan
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Dr. Ming Chan
Respiratory Therapist - Sonya Wheeler
Speech Language Pathologist - Kerry Adams, Stuart Cleary
Dietitian - Shameem Kizar
Social Work - Tara Hatch
Research Coordinator - Meredith Lynch
I-CAN Center, Assistive Device Services
Tel: 780-491-6060
Co-ordinator - Chris Beliveau
Rehabilitation Engineer - Terry Blois
Physiotherapy - Joan Mather
Occupational Therapy - Jenny Schmidt & Cynthia Pon
Communications Disorder Specialist - Darlene Broda-Masiuk
Seating Service - Ingrid Barlow
Co-ordinator, Feeding and Swallowing Service - Christine Gotaas
CALGARY
ALS Neuromuscular Clinic
Area 3, University of Calgary Medical Clinic
3350 Hospital Drive NW Foothills Hosp. Grounds
Calgary, AB T2N 4N1
Tel: 403-944-4323
Fax: 403-270-8830
| Neurologist | Dr. Chris M. White | nmalsc@ucalgary.ca |
| Neurologist | Dr. Cory Toth | nmalsc@ucalgary.ca |
| Neurologist | Dr. Douglas W. Zochodne | nmalsc@ucalgary.ca |
| Clinical Coordinator | Susan Munro | susan.munro@calgaryhealthregion.ca |
| Respirologist | Dr. Rimmer | 403-943-5635 |
| Dietitian | Angela Sirounis | angela.sirounis@calgaryhealthregion.ca |
| Speech and Swallowing | Katherine Caines | katherine.caines@calgaryhealthregion.ca |
| Occupational Therapist | Karen Lawrence | karen.lawrence@calgaryhealthregion.ca |
| Physical Therapist | Peter Clare | peter.clare@calgaryhealthregion.ca |
| Respiratory Therapist | Jim Chen and Susan Friesz | jim.chen@calgaryhealthregion.ca |
| CPAP/BiPAP Clinic | Lorna Cummins | lorna.cummins@calgaryhealthregion.ca |
| Home Enteral Therapy Program | Cathy Berry | cathy.berry@calgaryhealthregion.ca |
| Spiritual Care | Shane Sinclair | shane.sinclair@calgaryhealthregion.ca |
| Social Work Counsellor | Melinda Hatfield | melinda.hatfield@calgaryhealthregion.ca |
VANCOUVER
Vancouver Coastal Health ALS Centre
GF Strong Rehab Centre
4255 Laurel Street
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2G9
TEL:(604) 737- 6320
Fax: (604) 737- 6234
email: marife.fabros@vch.ca
| Medical Director | Dr. Neil Cashman | |
| ALS Specialist | Dr. Hannah Briemberg | |
| Physical Rehab Physician | Dr. Andrew Travlos | |
| Social Worker | Elaine Krilanovich-Cikes | Elaine.KrilanovichCikes@vch.ca |
| Social Worker | Julia Higgins | Julia.Higgins@vch.ca |
| Physiotherapy | Sholeh Ojagh | Sholeh.Ojagh@vch.ca |
| Nutrition | ||
| Occupational Therapist | Eva Cham | Eva.Cham@vch.ca |
| Speech-Language Pathology | Anu Fleming | Anupma.Fleming@vch.ca |
| Registered Nurse | Marife Fabros | Marife.Fabros@vch.ca |
| Registered Dietitian | Kathleen Beggs | Kathleen.Beggs@vch.ca |
| Secretary | Theresa Baxter | Theresa.Baxter@vch.ca |
Access to the Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program
HALIFAX
Capital District Health Authority
Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
Neuromuscular Clinic - Neurology Dr. I. A. Grant
Neuromuscular Clinic - Physical Medicine
Dr. B. Joyce
P.O. Box 9000, Summer Streeet
Halifax, NS B3K 6A5
(902) 473-3731 (Dr. Grant)
(902) 473 4438
(902) 473-1238 (Dr. Joyce)
(902) 473-3204
Services:
Social Work, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language
Therapy
LONDON
Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences
Motor Neuron Disease Clinic
339 Windermere Road, Box 5339
London, Ontario N6A 5A5
Tel: 519-663-3874 or 3934
Fax: 519-663-3609
Medical Director - Dr. Michael J. Strong
Registered Nurse -
Ann Rowe
The London Motor Neuron Diseases Clinic Team is an inter-disiplinary group of
health care providers, who have expert knowledge about motor neuron diseases.
OUR GOALS:
to provide education, monitoring and timely interventions to our clients and their families.
to promote regular communications between the family doctor, ......community health care providers and the Team.
to act as a resource for the family doctor and others caring for the patient in their home community.
The Team consists of the following professionals whom you see in one day:
| Neurologist | Dr. Michael Strong | 519-663-3874 |
| Secretary | Betsy Toth | 519-663-3874 |
| Nurse | Ann Rowe | 519-663-3934 |
| Physiotherapist | Karen Findlater | 519-685-8500 Ext. 32604 |
| Occupational Therapist | Lean Merla | 519-685-8500 Ext. 35637 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | Joanne Beaton | 519-685-8500 Ext. 35101 |
| Dietician | Susan Ward | 519-658-8500 Ext. 35875 |
| Social Worker | Mikelle Meaden | 519-685-8500 Ext. 32410 |
A respirologist, ENT specialist, volunteer and chaplain services are also
available. Resource materials, videos and educational materials are all
available.
We are also involved in many clinical trials at any given time.
KINGSTON
The Adult Neuromuscular Clinic
PCCC, St. Mary's of the Lake Hospital Site
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
340 Union Street, Postal Bldg. 3600
Kingston, ON K7L 5A2
Tel: 613-544-1894
Fax: 613-544-8640
felixm@pccchealth.org
Physical and Team Leader - Dr. Joy Wee
Physiotherapist - Shari Brown
Cardiologist - Dr. Gary Burggraf
Respirologist - Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick
Respiratory Therapist - Sandy Fodey
Occupational Therapist - Richard Lenart
Clinic Nurse - Heather O'Meara
Social Worker - Susan Gies
Speech Pathologist Teresa Whalen
Services:
Multidisciplinary assessment by PT, OT, RT, Medical Subspecialists including
physiotherapy, neurology, cardiology and respirology, speech therapy, social
work and nursing
Access to seating and orthotics clinic
HAMILTON
The ALS Clinic
McMaster University Medical Centre
Hamilton Health Sciences
1200 Main Street West Room 4U7
Box 2000
Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5
Tel: 905 521-2100 x76870
FAX: 905 521-2656
The ALS Clinic is a multi-disciplinary centre aimed at caring for the needs of
those living with ALS and their families. The centre is dedicated to conducting
research to find a treatment and eventually a cure for this devastating disease.
Care Team:
| Neurologist | Dr. John Turnbull | turnbull@mcmaster.ca |
| Clinic Coordinator | Ishtar Gabriel | gabrieli@hhsc.ca |
| Social Worker | Maureen Hills | hills@hhsc.ca |
| Respiratory Therapist | Jodee Naylor | naylorj@hhsc.ca |
AAC Technology Team:
| Speech-Language Pathologist | Nancy Hubbard | hubbard@hhsc.ca |
| Occupational Therapist | Kim Carey Williams | careyk@hhsc.ca |
OSHAWA
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
575 Thornton Road North, Unit 2
Oshawa, ON L1J 8L5
Tel: 905-436-9881
Fax: 905-436-6624
OTTAWA
The Rehabilitation Centre
505 Smyth Road
Ottawa, ON K1H 8M2
Tel: 613-737-7350
Fax: 613-737-9639
Tel: 613-737-7350 x 5421
ecawadias@ottawahospital.on.ca
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TITLE |
NAME |
EXT |
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| Physiatrist | Dr. Usha Buenger | 5591 | lbelec@ottawahospital.on.ca |
| Respirologist | Dr. Douglas McKim | 5318 | N/A |
| Nurse Co-ordinator | Nancy Ridgeway | 5421 | nridgeway@ottawahospital.on.ca |
| Physiotherapist | Susan Geis | 5313 | sgeis@ottawahospital.on.ca |
| Physiotherapist | Michele Badour | 5313 | mbadour@ottawahospital.on.ca |
| Occupational Therapist | Carole Roy | 5311 | croy@ottawahospital.on.ca |
| Social Worker | Beverlee McIntosh | 5448 | bmcintosh@ottawahospital.on.ca |
| Speech-Lang. Pathologist | Margo Butler | 5557 | mabutler@ottawahospital.on.ca |
| Clinical Dietitian | Elaine Cawadias | 5528 | ecawadias@ottawahospital.on.ca |
| Chaplain | Vivian Stang | 5455 | vstang@ottawahospital.on.ca |
| Respiratory Therapist | Joan Norgren | 5343 | jnorgren@ottawahospital.on.ca |
| Respiratory Therapist | Kathy Walker | 5343 | kawalker@ottawahospital.on.ca |
TORONTO
Sunnybrook Women's Health Sciences Centre
ALS/Neuromuscular Clinic
2075 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M2M 4C9
Tel: 416-480-4213
Medical Director: Dr. Lorne Zinman
Consultant Neurologist: Dr. Devra Baryshnik
Clinical Director: Dr. Marek Gawel
Consultant Physiatrist: Dr. Anthony Newall
Consultant Respirologist: Dr. Peter Webster
Clinic Coordinator: Myrna Moore
Administrative Assistant/Secretary: Olive Grozelle
Dietitian: Shirley Jansen
Occupational Therapist: Heather Stone
Speech Language Pathologist: Kirsten McKenzie
Resident Chaplain: TBA
For new referrals (physician referral)
Please contact our secretary Olive Grozelle,
olive.grozelle@sunnbrook.ca, 416-480-4213 or Fax:
416-480-6817
Email inquiries: myrna.moore@sw.ca.
Clinics are held every Tuesday.
MONTRÉAL
Montreal Neurological Hospital
3801 University Room 205
Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4
Tel: 514 -398-6644 Ext. 1288
Medical Director Dr. Angela Genge
ALS Clinical Nurse Specialist Toni Vitale
Tel: 514 -398-6644 Ext. 1288
ALS Secretary Catia Abreu
Tel: 514-398-1942
Fax: 514-398-8422
SLP Sue Decker
Clinique SLA
CHUM - Hôpital Saint-Luc
1058, rue Saint-Denis
Montréal Québec H2X 3J4
Tel: 514 890-8324
Fax: 514 412-7343
Medical Director - Dr. Monique D'Amour
SASKATOON
Saskatoon City Hospital
701 Queen Street, Room 7717 - 7th Floor
Saskatoon, SK S7K 0M7
Tel: 306-655-8447
Fax: 306-655-8404
Medical Director of Clinic: Dr. Walter J. Hader
Medical Specialties: Neurology, Respirology, EMG
Other diseases/conditions treated: MS, GBS, Myopathies, Neuropathies
Services:
Nurse Coordinator, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Respirology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy and Clinical Psychologist
Research and Trials: Riluzole
Research Emphasis: Epidemiology
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