Gardens are growing in Pictou Landing First Nation due in part to a project set up by the Piktukewaq Chapter of the Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association. Last year, the Piktukewaq Women’s Association received Wellness Funds from the Pictou West and the Central and East Pictou Community Health Boards for a project called From Seed to Table. The funds were used to build raised garden beds in the community and to host a community feast that served vegetables harvested from the gardens. Last month, Karen Boyles from the Piktukewaq Women’s Association accepted the Ed Bowden Community Wellness Award on behalf of the association.
Patients and their families living with chronic conditions are forced to deal with difficult situations. The pain management journey is different for everyone, and that means that different tools and strategies are needed to help treat and manage a patient’s pain and improve their quality of life. When chronic pain and addiction coincide, finding the right treatment can be complex and challenging for both the healthcare provider and patient.
