A long-time RNAO member and former emergency department RN is now leading cancer services and medical research in Ontario’s north. On Dec. 10, Maureen McLelland began her duties as regional vice-president for Cancer Care Ontario’s North East Regional Cancer Program at Health Sciences North (HSN). She also began her duties as hospital vice-president and chief operating officer for its research institute. In her role for Cancer Care Ontario, McLelland oversees the quality and delivery of cancer services for the residents of Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin-Sudbury, and other northern cities. She also leads a clinical portfolio of more than 700 employees. McLelland says it is a “privilege to work collaboratively with regional partners to further the goals in the Regional Cancer Plan and Ontario Cancer Plan, and to champion…efforts (at HSN) to be more socially accountable and grow our research impact.” (Sudbury Star, Nov. 3)