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June 17, 2025 | 4 min read

Meet Dr. Nadim Joukhadar: Shaping the future of gender-affirming care in Nova Scotia

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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

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May 26, 2025 | 6 min read

Remarkable changes: QEII emergency department enhances safety measures

Three emergency department employees at the QEII Health Sciences Centre.

May 5, 2025 | 6 min read

Redefining care: Dr. Agnes Chinelo Iwegbu’s new book on family and cultural advocacy

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April 30, 2025 | 7 min read

Honouring Doctors in Nova Scotia

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March 10, 2025 | 15 min read

Celebrating Canadian Women Physicians Day - Meet Dr. Stephanie Scott, Dr. Abir Hussein, Dr. Andrea…

Top left: Dr. Stephanie Scott and family Top right: Dr. Abir Hussein and family Bottom left: Dr. Andrea Faryniuk and family Bottom right: Dr. Alison Freeman and her daughter

February 26, 2025 | 5 min read

The unwavering dedication of Dr. Nag

Dr. Nag is in his office, he wears a white dress shirt with a purple-printed tie and has a stethoscope around his neck.

February 14, 2025 | 6 min read

Dr. Ishraga Awad feels “enabled and energized” to contribute to improved health in Nova Scotia

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February 13, 2025 | 3 min read

Third-year general surgery resident Dr. Adele Orovec says if you’re true to yourself, the path…

February 12, 2025 | 5 min read

Resident Appreciation Week spotlight: Dr. Maya Venkataraman

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February 11, 2025 | 4 min read

Resident Appreciation Week spotlight: Dr. Freddy Lee, ophthalmologist

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February 10, 2025 | 4 min read

Resident Appreciation Week spotlight: Dr. Kristin Ko, anesthesiologist

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