Wed May 9, 2012
Mon April 16, 2012
No time for complacency in fight against tobacco
The Canadian Medical Association urged the federal
government to reconsider its decision to cut funding to the federal Tobacco Control Strategy, a
move Canada’s physicians fear might undermine the support Canadians need to kick the deadly
smoking habit.
Thu March 29, 2012
Three groups in running for doctors' Strive Award
An organization that offers aquacize classes to seniors, a community garden initiative, and a group dedicated to improving outdoor physical activity facilities are the three finalists for the 2012 Doctors Nova Scotia Strive Award.
Thu February 16, 2012
Tue December 6, 2011
Early EMR adopter awarded for efforts
Dr. Mike Wadden, an early adopter and innovator in the use of electronic medical record (EMR) systems in general practice, has been nationally recognized for his efforts in the use of health information technology.
Wed November 23, 2011
Province introduces body art legislation
Nova Scotians who want a tattoo, piercing, or other type of body art would be better protected against disease with regulations and technical guidelines as part of legislation proposed today, Nov. 23.
Tue October 25, 2011
Mon August 29, 2011
New prostate cancer support groups to be set up
The Prostate Cancer Canada Network (PCCN) intends to establish two new support groups in the Halifax region. One group is for gay men and their families while the other is for African Nova Scotia men and their families.
Fri June 24, 2011
New CEO hired
Nancy MacCready-Williams has been hired as the new CEO of Doctors Nova Scotia, effective Aug. 21.
Wed June 15, 2011