The first COVID-19 booster shots have been rolling out in Nova Scotia since late 2021. Most Nova Scotians age five and older can get their first booster 168 days after completing their second dose. Pregnant and immunocompromised people are eligible […]
As Nova Scotians celebrate Pride Week this July 14 to 24, it’s important to remember that this isn’t just a time of celebration – it’s also a time to shed light on issues that are affecting Nova Scotians and illuminate […]
The health and well-being of Indigenous people in Canada has always been threatened by colonization, but social movements in the last decade, and especially the last two years, have helped settler Canadians recognize inequities and work toward reconciliation. Indigenous people in […]
Doctors Nova Scotia (DNS) has a new president. Halifax family physician Dr. Leisha Hawker was sworn in as DNS’s new president at the association’s annual conference on Saturday, June 4. “I am passionate about health equity and improving the health-care […]
Nova Scotia is home to many innovative and talented physicians. The association’s annual achievement awards are one way that Doctors Nova Scotia (DNS) celebrates its hard-working, highly skilled, dedicated members. This year, Doctors Nova Scotia is honouring 10 physicians for exemplary […]
After more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the recent lifting of protective measures including mask mandates for most public places, it might seem like it’s not a matter of IF you get the virus, but WHEN. […]
Have you ever avoided seeking medical care because you worried the health-care provider would judge your weight? Has a health-care provider ignored your concerns or denied you treatment because they were only focused on your weight? If so, you’ve experienced […]
As Administrative Professionals Day approaches, we’re taking a moment to applaud some unsung health-care heroes: the people who work in your doctor’s office. As the gatekeepers of your health-care experience, they support patients and doctors at every level: they organize […]
On May 1, we celebrate Doctors Day – a time to recognize the hard work and dedication of physicians who are helping keep Nova Scotians healthy. As we mark the third Doctors Day of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors continue to […]
At a time when more than 86,000 Nova Scotians are on the waitlist for a family physician, it’s crucial for us to understand how we can attract more doctors to the province – and entice the ones who are already […]
