Earlier this month Nova Scotia Brotherhood hosted the second annual Black Men’s Health Conference. This conference brought together more than 100 men of African descent to talk about issues that affect the health of Black men.
As the administrative assistant and site secretary at Harbourview Hospital in Sydney Mines, Michelle MacDonald has her hands in a bit of everything when it comes to safety.
Today, Nova Scotia Health Authority and the QEII Foundation announced that the QEII Health Sciences Centre is now home to Atlantic Canada’s first surgical robotics technology.
Danielle Linzel is a licensed practice nurse who is helping people with multiple chemical sensitivity improve their health and quality of life through a dry thermal (sauna) therapy program.
student’s first day of medical school is a milestone on their journey to becoming a health professional – and one that can leave a lasting impact that may influence their choice in practice specialization later on when selecting a residency or further training. Over 80 physicians participate each year in the Shadow A Doctor Day in the Halifax area, where first-year medical students are starting their studies at Dalhousie University.
Nova Scotia Health Authority’s (NSHA) Cancer Care team understands the Canada-wide shortage of the breast cancer drug, Tamoxifen, is very concerning for patients who are taking it – either as a cancer treatment or as a preventative measure to keep the cancer from returning. Please be assured that this drug is still available in Nova Scotia.
A hallway at Yarmouth Regional Hospital is being transformed into a gallery where patients, visitors and staff may discover and enjoy original works by local artists. The gallery project is called Du Coeur – From the Heart and is a collaboration between the Yarmouth Art Society, Yarmouth Craft Guild, Conseil des Arts de la Baie, Conseil des Arts de Par en Bas, the Yarmouth Hospital Auxiliary and Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA).
It is common for people who have been sexually assaulted to experience a feeling of powerlessness. Many don’t know where to turn to or what to expect when they reach out for help.
Remembrance Day is a time to recognize the many ways in which our veterans have contributed to the lives we lead and the freedoms we enjoy. It is a time to remember, a time to honour, and a time to hope for peace.
