doctors nova scotia

• Nova Scotia attracted 163 new doctors in the last fiscal year, lost another 68

  Health Minister Michelle Thompson says the province has yet to finish a new health workforce management plan that sets out specific recruitment targets.

  Canada

  Jun 22
  
• Doctors Nova Scotia to expand upon physician’s mentorship program

  Dr. Emmanuel Ajuwon has taken the lead to help recruits get settled in because he knows there can be many adjustments, both personally and professionally, when relocating.

  Health

  Jun 20
  
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• N.S. says new funding model piloted for family doctors will cut province’s wait list

  Nova Scotia is launching a pilot project that will permit some family doctors to be paid for the number of patients on their roster, not just for the services provided.

  Health

  Jun 9
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• New Doctors N.S. president on burnout, backlogs and embracing virtual care

  The new president of Doctors Nova Scotia says there are many problems facing the province’s health-care system which need to be addressed from multiple angles.

  Health

  Jun 6
• Doctor, nursing shortage drives emergency room closures across Nova Scotia

  Rural hospitals in Nova Scotia have been more susceptible to emergency department closures, as the doctor and nursing shortage continues to drive the number of shutdowns.

  News

  Oct 25, 2021
• Nova Scotia health-care workers share concerns with premier and health minister

  Across health care, staffing shortages have been a constant challenge, something that was highlighted especially by the pandemic, and it's not just doctors and nurses. 

  Health

  Sep 23, 2021
• Doctor shortages a key election issue in Nova Scotia

  The need is greatest in the Northern and Western health zones, where over 13 per cent of the population are in need of a family doctor.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2021
• Nova Scotia to roll out AstraZeneca vaccine in 25 clinics next week

  This week, the province is expected to receive 13,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, all of which must be administered before April 2.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2021
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• Doctors Nova Scotia, pharmacy association prepare for AstraZeneca vaccine rollout

  The initial shipment of 13,000 AstraZeneca doses will be for first doses and the province will open an online booking portal.

  Health

  Mar 7, 2021
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• Dartmouth vape shop co-owner seeks injunction against Nova Scotia’s vaping restrictions

  The provincial government was applauded in 2020 for its tough stance on vaping, but increased taxes and new restrictions did not please those who vape to help them quit smoking.

  Health

  Jan 25, 2021