A physician, surgeon and advocate, he is recognized for his ground-breaking work in home-care. He spearheaded the efforts that led to the creation of the New Brunswick Extra-Mural Hospital, a program to treat elderly and chronically ill people in their homes. This initiative revolutionized the delivery of long-term care. He headed this organization for more than 15 years and was a leader in the development and implementation of a team-based approach to patient services in his province.