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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 Associa...

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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 ...

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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...

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Building the future of rural medicine

This blog post is based on the feature story originally published in the September 2026 issue of doctorsNS magazine. Photography by Scott McIntyre. Helping to keep spirits high during the long, demand...

6 simple ways to be healthy this fall

With autumn just around the corner, and work and school routines starting to ramp up again, it may seem like you don’t have time to focus on your health and wellness. When you’re busy, it’s easy to le...

5-minute self-care resets for September

Whether you have kids or not, there’s a good chance that September has you feeling those back-to-school, fresh-start feelings. Why not capitalize on those September vibes to help you make self-care yo...

Hydration 101: Common questions, answered

Water is essential to life – and during the summer, when hot weather and strenuous sporting activities might have you or your kids feeling thirsty, it’s important not to get dehydrated. Here are some ...

5 tips to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

As more people and communities are being affected by wildfires in Canada, including here in Nova Scotia, it’s key to know how to protect yourself from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke. Smoke know...

Doctors making a difference: Dr. Chakshu Sahi (Sharma)

This blog post was submitted by Dr. Chakshu Sahi (Sharma) and was originally published in the June 2026 issue of doctorsNS magazine. I am a community general surgeon living and working in Nova Scotia,...

Meet Nova Scotia’s award-winning physicians

Across Nova Scotia you’ll find incredible physicians who have dedicated their careers to improving the health and well-being of their patients. This year, Doctors Nova Scotia recognized 10 physicians ...

Dr. Amanda MacDonald Green is the new president of Doctors Nova Scotia

Dr. Amanda MacDonald Green, a family physician based in Windsor, was sworn in as President of Doctors Nova Scotia on June 6. She received her medical degree from Saba University of Medicine in 2012. A...

Why it’s time to talk about suicide

Canada has a crisis line devoted to helping people who are thinking about suicide or are worried about someone they know who is struggling. You can call or text 9-8-8 any time of day or night, in any ...

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Latest Posts

Boosting Indigenous representation in medicine

Re-imagining land acknowledgments

Teddy Bear Clinics ease the fear of medical appointments

Previous Posts

Building the future of rural medicine

6 simple ways to be healthy this fall

5-minute self-care resets for September

Hydration 101: Common questions, answered

5 tips to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

Doctors making a difference: Dr. Chakshu Sahi (Sharma)

Meet Nova Scotia’s award-winning physicians

Dr. Amanda MacDonald Green is the new president of Doctors Nova Scotia

Why it’s time to talk about suicide

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