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Nova Scotia has began a new phase of the pandemic with most Public Health measures easing across the province. (Note: masks are still required in schools and in most health-care settings.) This marks a big shift in how we deal with COVID-19, […]
Whether you call it Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras or just plain “Pancake Day,” there’s a lot to like about a day when having pancakes for dinner is de rigueur. Sure, it might feel indulgent, but if you’re serving them with […]
Earlier in December, I had the opportunity to meet dozens of refugees who had recently arrived in Canada from Afghanistan. While a group of fellow residents and I administered vaccines to the children, we learned about the journeys these families […]
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 […]
Does it seem like you are living a Groundhog Day scenario? This might sound familiar: you wake up, shuffle from your bed to your workstation, stare at the screen for eight hours, raid the fridge, and end your day by […]
Many people notice a change in their energy and enthusiasm levels during the colder months. But for some, the change in mood is much more dramatic. If you become tired, moody and uninterested in things you used to enjoy when […]
Just when we thought we were easing back into calmer waters with COVID-19, Nova Scotians have been thrown off course by the Omicron variant. As cases have skyrocketed in our province and across the country, we’ve been scrambling to rearrange […]
At the start of a new year, it’s normal to take stock of habits and behaviours that affect your health and your relationships. With COVID-19 still overshadowing our lives, some people are taking a closer look at why and how […]
With the holidays just around the corner and COVID-19 cases climbing in Nova Scotia and across Canada, it’s normal to worry about how you can stay safe as you make plans for long-awaited gatherings with friends and family members. Get […]
