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When Dr. Tiffany O’Donnell entered medical school at Dalhousie Medical School, she discovered family medicine would allow her the freedom and flexibility to generate meaningful change. Dr. O’Donnell’s passion is Indigenous health and addiction medicine. She started her career at […]
It’s always good to know what to do to help someone who is experiencing a drug overdose. With the widespread use of opioids and the introduction of fentanyl into the drug supply, it’s possible that anyone using any substance may […]
The next time you visit your family doctor, don’t be surprised if a medical student takes part in the appointment to observe or help provide care. Getting hands-on experience under the guidance of an experienced mentor is a key part […]
Last week, Nova Scotia’s doctors accepted two new four-year agreements with the provincial government. The new physician contracts represent a significant investment in the province’s health-care system and are a meaningful start toward improving patient care and physician retention and recruitment […]
Struggling to hold a conversation, remember names and basic details can make social interactions difficult and stressful for people who have dementia or memory challenges. It can turn people (and their care partners) away from the things they enjoy in […]
About 16,300 Nova Scotians have dementia, and that number is expected to increase dramatically over the next 10 to 20 years. As members of the Baby Boom generation get older, their risk of developing dementia increases – and as the […]
Summer is supposed to be the ultimate season of relaxation. But if you’re spending a lot of time hosting relatives and friends, ferrying kids to and from activities, or putting your vacation on hold altogether, the season can feel anything […]
Rates of melanoma, a serious type of skin cancer, are on the rise in Canada. Diagnoses increased by over eight per cent from 2020 to 2021, and Nova Scotia has one of the highest rates in the country. Not long […]
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 13 physicians for exemplary […]
Doctors Nova Scotia (DNS) has a new president. Dr. Colin Audain, a Halifax-based general anesthesiologist, was sworn in as DNS’s new president at the association’s annual conference on June 10. “During my term, I hope to see primary care stabilized […]
