Social worker Kyiaisha Benton draws on the mentorship and guidance of her 94-year-old grandmother, her parents and many influential members of the African Nova Scotian community for inspiration and strength daily. Benton followed in her mother’s footsteps and became a social worker with the goal of helping others facing systemic and anti-Black racism – something she has personally experienced far too often.
In an effort to ensure all Nova Scotians have access to COVID-19 testing as needed, the Public Health mobile units (PHMU) will be offering testing in Northern Zone this week.
Through collaborative recruitment efforts by the Nova Scotia Health Mental Health and Addictions Program and Physician Services, the seasoned team of specialists providing care and support to children, adolescents and adults in the Eastern Zone (covering Cape Breton, Guysborough and Antigonish areas) has expanded through the hiring of new psychiatrists and clinical assistants.
“Without this program, a lot of things would not be possible for Thomas. He would not attend school. For him as an individual, and us as a family, this program is absolutely necessary,” said Laura Billington, mother of Thomas Rowlands, a junior high student who requires care while in school.
The School Health Partnership (SHP) is a provincial partnership between the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness, Nova Scotia Health, the IWK and public school boards. Currently, there are SHP nurses in all seven regional centres for education across the province and Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP).
As a registered nurse and researcher, Britney Benoit’s focus is on improving maternal and infant care by supporting parent-led interventions, such as breastfeeding and parent-infant skin-to-skin contact. Not only does her research ensure that parents are supported in feeding and caring for their new baby, but it is also an important way of recognizing the powerful role they play as partners in the health of their children.
Nova Scotia Health has a program that celebrates such outstanding efforts with special awards known as Making Waves.
Dr. Benoit is the recipient of the 2022 Making Waves Early Career/Emerging Researcher Award. This award recognizes an early career researcher who has shown promise in terms of leadership and achievement and who has contributed to research at Nova Scotia Health.
David Huskins knows a thing or two about cars.
A previous stock car racer and avid NASCR fan, he can tell you all about the roles and responsibilities of a pit crew member. Each person has a specific job, whether it’s changing the tires or tending to the driver – they all play a crucial part in getting the car back on the track and racing quickly and safely.
Huskins said his recent experience with the emergency care teams at Queens General Hospital (QGH) and South Shore Regional Hospital (SSRH) was a lot like that – and he’s grateful for it.
May 1 is Doctors Day, a day to thank physicians for their hard work, dedication, and helping keep Nova Scotians and our communities healthy.
This year, we are highlighting three doctors in different stages of their careers: early career, mid-career, and approaching retirement. These three physicians exemplify the very best of Nova Scotia Health.
In an effort to ensure all Nova Scotians have access to COVID-19 testing as needed, the Public Health Mobile Units (PHMU) will be offering testing in communities in all zones.
