Allied Health Professionals

Nurse Practitioner:

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Gillian Ryan A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse with advanced university education who provides personalized, quality health care to patients.  Gillian is able to meet with patients in much the same way as your doctor, providing primary care for a variety of issues: acute illnesses, healthy checkups for adult/children/babies, chronic disease management, pre-operative physicals, counselling and education, minor office procedures ( such as IUD insertion), non-narcotic prescription renewals, diagnostic test ordering, and referrals to specialists. Gillian works closely with the physicians of BMC FHT as well as with other members of your health care team to provide exemplary care.  She is able to order some testing and also to write some prescriptions.  Please see the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario Website

Clinical Pharmacist:

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Lindsay is a graduate from the University of Waterloo’s School of Pharmacy, and currently practices as a clinical pharmacist at the Beamsville Medical Centre Family Health Team, and as a clinical pharmacy research coordinator at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.

Prior to her current roles, Lindsay has had a diverse range of experiences as a pharmacist, having worked in community pharmacy, medication safety, and academia. Lindsay has a passion for and special interest in chronic disease management such as diabetes and ensuring appropriate pharmacotherapy in the elderly; she is a Certified Diabetes Educator, Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, and certified in providing smoking cessation services.

Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator:

 Sarah (640x639) Sarah Evason Sarah is a Registered Dietitian (R.D.) and Certified Diabetes Educator (C.D.E.).  She has a Masters in Health Science from the University of Toronto.  Sarah has been a dietitian for over 15 years and at the Beamsville Medical Centre since 2014.  She offers her skills, knowledge and expertise in helping people achieve their healthy eating goals and manage their health conditions or concerns.                                                       As a Certified Diabetes Educator (C.D.E.), Sarah offers counselling based on the Canadian Diabetes Association’s Clinical Practice Guidelines. This provides an opportunity for patients with diabetes to learn how to manage their blood glucose levels via exercise, nutrition, and medication.

Mental Health Therapists (Counselling):

 EFECADC3-D8D0-4FCD-86EE-1AFB38AECAB92F5DB7EA-99B3-433B-85F6-EB21ABB23595 Katharine Somogyvari Baylis  Katharine is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and is a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). She also has a Master of Social Work degree and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Katharine has been in the mental health profession for over 15 year and specializes in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
 John McLachlan John is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).  He also has a Masters of Social Work.  John has been in the mental health profession for over 25 years.

Hypertension Clinic:

Lena Dohany As a Registered Nurse, Lena manages the BMC Hypertension Clinic by providing education and support of lifestyle changes and behavioural risk factors in combination with regular blood pressure monitoring for patients at risk of/living with hypertension.

Foot Care:

Jim Marando Jim Marando, Chiropodist As a member of the College of Chiropodists of Ontario, Jim offers the services of the Niagara Foot Care Clinic to the patients of the Beamsville Medical Centre Family Health Team.

Executive Director

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Trudy Schroeder

As the Executive Director, along side the Lead Physician we are responsible for providing overall management leadership to the service delivery, human resources, occupational health & safety, facilities management, financial and information systems components of Beamsville Medical Centre Family Health Team. I am also a resource to the Board of Directors.

Respiratory Therapist

David Da Silva Krul, RRT/CRE BMCFHT has partnered with the Best Care COPD Program.  David is a Registered Respiratory Therapist and a Certified Respiratory Educator. In collaboration with your primary care provider, David will confirm diagnosis and optimize medication.   David has a passion for helping patients with their respiratory issues.

 

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