Our Staff and Contact Information

The distress management team includes: nurses, social workers, psychiatric certified advanced practice nurses (APRN) and clergy ready to offer individualized support, and physicians.

Doreen Gagnon, L.C.S.W. is available to aid with short term emotional support, connect you to community resources, and work with you on the practical problems that often arise in connection with a cancer diagnosis (for example, insurance, financial, or transportation issues).  Her office hours starting January 9, 2012 are Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Wendy Peterson, APRN is also available to you and your family to have more in-depth conversations about your experience of your illness and/or treatment and can help you with coping.  The nurse practitioner may also provide medications that are useful in helping you cope more effectively.

Dennis McCann, is our chaplain and is available to meet with you and your family to engage in conversations about how your faith has been impacted by your experience of illness.  The Chaplain will be able to provide clarity and peace of mind as you and your family go through this trying experience.

If you have questions or would like to make an appointment with a member of our distress management team, please call the Cancer Center at (860) 358-2050.  To make an appointment with Wendy Peterson, please call Behavioral Health at (860) 358-8760.