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 […]
February is African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia – an opportunity to honour the contributions, culture and history of people of African descent in the province. Physicians from the West Indies made important contributions to the Canadian war effort during the […]
Over 100 years since the Halifax Explosion, we are still learning about the people whose actions made an indelible difference to those who were affected by the tragedy. One of those people is Dr. Clement Ligoure, a graduate of Queen’s […]
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 the dedication of its members, physicians who go beyond the call of duty, but are rarely acknowledged […]
Bringing a baby into the world is something most people expect to happen easily. But for about one in six Canadian couples, that’s not the case. People who experience infertility and pregnancy loss, or face other barriers to starting a […]
On Aug. 17, Nova Scotians elected a Progressive Conservative (PC) government under Premier Tim Houston. Premier Houston campaigned on overhauling the health-care system and care delivery in Nova Scotia – revamping the system that currently has over 75,000 Nova Scotians […]
