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    Thursday, February 09, 2012
Saskatchewan! Healthy people. A healthy province.

Chair: Dr. J. Stewart McMillan
Contact: Scott Livingstone, CEO

Address:
SCA Head Office
#204 - 3775 Pasqua Street
Regina, S4S 6W8

Phone: (306) 791-2775
Fax: (306) 584-2733

Website: http://www.saskcancer.ca/

Mandate

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) is responsible for the planning, organization, delivery and evaluation of cancer care and related health services throughout the province.  In carrying out its responsibilities the agency shall:

  • Assess the cancer care and health care needs of the persons to whom the agency provides cancer care services;
  • Co-ordinate the cancer care services it provides with health services, provided by regional health authorities and other providers of health services;
  • Evaluate the cancer care services that are provided in Saskatchewan;
  • Establish provincial protocols and standards for cancer care services;
  • Educate health care providers in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment of persons at risk of cancer or diagnosed with cancer; and
  • Promote and encourage health and wellness.

The Board

Composition

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency has a governing board of up to 12 members appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, who also designates the chair and vice-chair.

Name

 Position

By
Order: 

Occupation 

 Location

McMillan, J. Stewart

Chair

 03-04-10

Physician

Regina

Waschuk, Ronald

Vice Chair

 03-04-10

Pharmacist

Waskesiu Lake

Finnie, Douglas

Member

 03-04-10

Businessperson

Saskatoon

Joyce, Gordon

Member

 03-04-10

Chartered
Accountant

Regina

Kennedy, Laura

Member 

 03-04-10

Associate VP,
U of S

Saskatoon

Solomon-Schofield,Vaughn

Member 

 03-04-10

Businessperson

Regina

Streelasky, Walter

Member

 03-04-10

Businessperson,
Mayor

Melville

All appointments expire January 01, 2013.  

What's Involved?

Members of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency should be prepared to meet regularly, usually once per month. The Cancer Agency may also strike subcommittees on particular issues and members should be prepared to participate.

Related Links

The appointment of regional health authority and Cancer Agency board members, eligibility, expectations and remuneration.



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