Nine local university students received diversity bursaries from Nova Scotia Health Authority’s Central Zone (Halifax area and West Hants) at a Sept. 26 celebration at the QEII Health Sciences Centre. The bursaries are one way in which NSHA is working to encourage greater diversity in the workforce.
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is pleased to see that the provincial government’s budget, released Tuesday, supports a number of our key priorities for ensuring Nova Scotians have access to the programs and services they need to stay healthy.
There’s still time to register for a free two-day workshop being hosted by the Cape Breton Cancer Centre. The workshop, called “Ways to Wellness IX: Two Days of Hoping & Coping,” takes place Sept. 29 & 30 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 128 in Whitney Pier. It runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days and is open to cancer patients and a family member/support person.
Nova Scotia Legislature Speaker of the House Kevin Murphy officially opened the Rick Hansen Healing Garden Friday at Common Roots Urban Farm, making the occasion by planting a ceremonial flower in a wheelchair-accessible garden bed.
Veterans and residents, families and volunteers, staff members past and present, Canadian Armed Forces representatives, dignitaries and dozens of others gathered Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Camp Hill Veterans Services.
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is extending its summer nursing schedule at emergency departments in Glace Bay, New Waterford, North Sydney and Sydney.
Racheal Surette, Public Health Consultant – Health Equity, knows how important it is to provide services in a client’s language of choice. Public Health’s work to provide services and communication to French-speaking clients is one example of their commitment to meeting the diverse needs of the Nova Scotians they serve.
Racheal Surette, consultante en santé publique, Équité en santé, sait combien il est important d’assurer des services au client dans la langue de son choix. Les efforts de la Santé publique en matière de services et de communication à l’intention des clients francophones est un exemple de sa détermination à répondre aux besoins variés des Néo-Écossais qu’elle sert.
