Champions of the Field
Dr. Alenia Kysela
Contact: 60 Vancouver St, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, B5A 2P5. Phone: 902 742 3542
Profession: Physician
Researcher: Yes. Western Zone Medical Executive Director and Emergency Physician, Yarmouth Regional Hospital, Vice President South-West Hospital
Specific Interests: Dr. Kysela focuses on outreach to marginalized populations in the South Shore region. She is a Zone Medical Director Executive who focuses of physician engagement with the community
Aim of Work: To increase district level quality improvement and physician engagement initiatives. She represent the need of South Shore marginalized populations to the Capital District Health Authority and participates in intervention programs at the Emergency department in the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. A cornerstone of her involvement is stimulating physician engagement with marginalized communities.
Mentorship? Yes. Dr. Kysela is committed to providing training in executive leadership within the Capital Health Authority and training residents and medical students.
Volunteer, Research, Educational Opportunities: Yes, for specifics call information detailed above.
Neal Henderson
Contact: 99 Wyse Rd #930, Halifax, NS B3A 4S5. +1 866-850-5791
Profession: Social Worker
Researcher: No
Specific Interests: Provides in-home assessments especially in relation to mental health and addictions. Has interest in newcomer mental illnesses and can provide appropriate plans for getting help. Outreach extends to helping individuals get back to work after episodes with mental health.
Aim of Work: To increase district level quality improvement and physician engagement initiatives. Mr. Henderson provides services in the clinic and also goes to the homes of patients to provide continuity of care. He has a strong background in social work with the IWK health center that relates to crisis intervention for youth and adults.
Mentorship? Yes. Mr. Henderson provides services for social workers at the Homewood Health Center and IWK Health Center