Dr. Alexander John Poole

  • Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Meritorious Service Decorations - Civil Division

  • Meritorious Service Medal

    • Awarded on: May 1, 2025
    • Invested on: March 19, 2026

    Josianne Gauthier, M.S.M.
    Alexander John Poole, M.S.M.
    Whitehorse, Yukon
    Dr. Alexander Poole and pharmacist Josianne Gauthier partnered on implementing a treatment protocol for frostbite patients. They pioneered Iloprost for use in Canada—a drug that is typically used to treat a variety of diseases. Their approach has been successfully applied to numerous patients, minimizing the amputation of fingers and toes.