doctors nova scotia

• 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
• 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
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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
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• N.S. unions representing health-care workers relieved by vaccine arrival

  'Now there's a light at the end of the tunnel,' says Jason MacLean, president of the NSGEU, as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins with provincial health-care workers.

  Health

  Dec 15, 2020
• Doctors Nova Scotia surprised program paying doctors to isolate after COVID-19 exposure cancelled

  The isolation program allowed some physicians to be compensated for their period of self-isolation, 14 days, if exposed to COVID-19 while on the job.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2020
• With virtual care agreement set to expire, Doctors Nova Scotia calls for permanent solution

  Doctors Nova Scotia is looking for the government to implement virtual care beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Oct 13, 2020
• Nova Scotia to extend access to virtual care options for doctors and patients

  According to Doctors Nova Scotia, virtual care has the potential to increase access to health care for all Nova Scotians.

  Health

  Sep 25, 2020
• ‘A lot of uncertainty’ about protective equipment during COVID-19 pandemic, doctors say

  The president of the New Brunswick Medical Society says doctors are raising concerns about the availability of personal protective equipment such as masks and gowns.

  Health

  Mar 27, 2020
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• 3 physicians leaving Kentville hospital over administrative issues

  Dr. Rob Miller, Dr. Rebecca Brewer and Dr. Keith MacCormick are all emergency physicians who have been involved in the campaign to bring attention to the need for long-term care beds.

  Health

  Jan 14, 2020
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• List of patients in need of a family doctor growing in N.S. rural areas

  "Rural medicine involves specific challenges, and it is something that’s being worked on through Doctors Nova Scotia, the heath authority, and department of health."

  Health

  Jan 13, 2020