Being a family doctor is very rewarding and also very challenging. Family doctors treat terminally ill patients, deliver bad news, and work in a constantly changing environment. On the flip side, they deliver babies, help people improve their lives, and […]
Thirty-two years ago, Dr. David Cudmore moved to Antigonish, N.S., in search of new medical experiences. When he arrived, he instantly felt a connection to the small university town, its hospital and the people who live in the area. A […]
Behind every great moustache is a mo-bro with the potential to make a difference. Thousands of men each year dedicate countless hours to styling and sculpting the perfect moustache in the name of Movemeber and the cause it stands for. […]
It was love at first sight the moment Adam Dmytriw was exposed to the practice of interventional radiology. It was his first elective in neurosurgery as a first-year student at Dalhousie University Medical School in 2010 when he observed an […]
Dr. Catherine Kells has seen heart attack patients benefit from the development and refinement of two different treatments during the past two decades. When she started practicing cardiology in 1990, she witnessed the use of thrombolytic drugs as one of […]
Nova Scotia is home to more than 2,500 talented physicians who’ve dedicated their lives to improving the lives of their patients. On May 31, we honoured six of these physicians for their extraordinary contributions to the medical profession. The awards were […]
The practice of medicine is quickly evolving to support the needs and expectations of the new generation of doctors entering the profession and patients requiring care. These doctors expect to use technology and work in team environments. They want electronic […]
Nova Scotia doctors have invited government, patient advocates, patients, and other health-care providers to Nova Scotia’s first-ever Choosing Wisely: Value Added Care event, to discuss the need—or lack thereof—for many frequently ordered medical tests and treatments. The event, sponsored by […]
Each year in Nova Scotia it gets a little easier to get a flu shot. The easier it gets, the less excuses you have not to get it. Let’s face it, the flu is gross! It starts with with a […]
Dr. Sarah Surette is among a handful of new doctors participating in the Dalhousie Family Medicine Residency Program in the Annapolis Valley. Dr. Surette grew up in Kentville, Nova Scotia but attended medical school at the University of Calgary. After […]
