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Celebrate Nova Scotia’s doctors, get tips for healthy living and share your stories.

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Showcasing physicians

Doctors Nova Scotia is proud to profile Nova Scotia physicians who are working hard to provide patient care and promote healthy communities.

Inspiring healthy living

Get tips and advice on how to live your healthiest life, covering fitness, nutrition, mental health, self-care and much more.

Sharing your stories

Give an online shout-out to a physician who has made a difference in your life and we’ll share your message with them.

Boosting Indigenous representation in medicine

One of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action is to increase the number of Indigenous health-care providers, including doctors. Organizations such as the Canadian Medical Association and the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada have called on medical schools…

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Re-imagining land acknowledgments

As National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches, we’ve decided to dive deeper on the role that land acknowledgments play in reconciliation. At the start of a meeting or event, organizers will often make a formal statement recognizing the Indigenous peoples, lands and treaties connected to the…

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Teddy Bear Clinics ease the fear of medical appointments

This blog post was written by third-year Dalhousie medical student Miriam John. Going to the doctor can be nerve-racking, especially when you’re a little kid. But learning about healthcare procedures with your teddy bear can help transform nerve-racking healthcare experiences into positive ones.

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Your Doctor

Doctors Nova Scotia is proud to showcase the work, expertise and dedication of physicians across the province. Post an online shout-out for a doctor who has made a difference in your life and we will pass it along to them.