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July 29, 2025 | 5 min read

Better Prepared, Better Care: Introducing the Patient Appointment Planning and Action Tool

Nancy McBay stands beside a display table featuring the Patient Appointment Planning and Action Tool. She is smiling and wearing a blue cardigan with floral patterns. The display includes posters, handouts, and information about the new tool, which helps patients prepare for healthcare appointments.

July 11, 2025 | 5 min read

New Same Day Clinic Enhances Access to Healthcare in Shelburne

July 10, 2025 | 7 min read

Meet the Nova Scotia Brotherhood, empowering Black men’s health

A group of seven men stand together smiling inside a bright community space. Several of them wear matching Nova Scotia Brotherhood hoodies. They stand in front of a blue and white Nova Scotia Brotherhood banner with two large windows on either side.

July 10, 2025 | 1 min read

Need a Family Practice Registry Update, July 2025

July 9, 2025 | 6 min read

From amputation risk to recovery, wound care innovation bringing hope to Nova Scotians

Hands massage a foot.

June 30, 2025 | 3 min read

Canada Day means home for Dr. Tulay Yigit

With visible teeth, a woman is smiling for the camera in a portrait-style image. She has long black hair and is indoors, with a neutral wall in the background.

June 30, 2025 | 4 min read

Wellness programs expand across Pictou County

Residents and staff from Ivey’s Terrace Nursing Home pose with Nova Scotia Health wellness navigators, staff, and volunteers at Trenton rink during a Walk n Roll session. Several participants are using walkers and wheelchairs.

June 30, 2025 | 4 min read

T.J. Jordan builds Brotherhood in northern Nova Scotia

T.J. Jordan adjusts his bow tie while wearing a formal tuxedo and sunglasses. He stands indoors in front of a framed family portrait, looking confidently to the side.

June 22, 2025 | 4 min read

2025 2SLGBTQIA+ Affirming Care Conference champions health for all

ALT Text: Infographic for the 2025 Affirming Care Conference. It displays five colorful markers with key stats: • Red: 3 Days • Orange: 31 Sessions • Yellow: 749 Attendees • Green: 42 Speakers • Blue: 187 Avg. Attendance per Session Below, it reads: “2025 Affirming Care Conference – No Freedom for One Without Freedom for All.” Logos for prideHealth, Nova Scotia Health, and IWK Health appear at the bottom, along with the event date: March 18–20, 2025.

June 17, 2025 | 3 min read

“I’m staying. There’s nothing I’d change”: Dr. Chris Picken’s path from Ireland to Nova Scotia

A man standing outdoors on a snowy day, wearing a dark green jacket and grey sweater.

June 13, 2025 | 1 min read

Need a Family Practice Registry Update, June 2025

June 5, 2025 | 4 min read

Supporting families, empowering providers: How the Pregnancy and Newborn Library Guide is a…

Healthcare leaders, Hayley Gouthro and Tanya LeBlanc-Earle

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