Doctors Nova Scotia

11/12/2025

11/11/2025

This Remembrance Day, we remember the courage and bravery of those who have served and those who continue to keep our country safe and provide relief in times of need. It's a time to show gratitude for those who have given so much.

11/07/2025

November 8 is National Indigenous Veterans Day, a time to honour the sacrifices and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces.

To learn more about the day, visit: https://tinyurl.com/ysdemfhr

11/07/2025

The Public Health Mobile Unit supports access to immunization and testing across the province. To help ensure all Nova Scotians have access to these important services, we will be holding clinics over the next week.

All upcoming clinics can be found online at www.nshealth.ca/PHMU.

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

Warmest congratulations to these incredible family physicians 🎉🩺🎉

11/06/2025

You’re invited to join Nova Scotia Sisterhood’s first official launch party on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 2 - 4 p.m.!

After over two years since this program began, the Nova Scotia Sisterhood is finally celebrating its inception and simultaneously celebrating its new clinic space at the new Dr. Maria Angwin Memorial – Wyse Road Health Clinic, 230 Wyse Rd. in Dartmouth.

The Nova Scotia Sisterhood is a free program that welcomes women and gender-diverse individuals from the African Nova Scotian and Black community, aged 19 and older, to access culturally competent healthcare to improve their health and wellbeing.

The event will be a celebration with music, food and community members to recognize the important work taking place.

Please register in advance by visiting:
https://bit.ly/47MxOcY

11/05/2025

When Vanessa Walker began navigating the early stages of menopause , she felt overwhelmed and uninformed. “Nobody prepares you,” she says. “I thought it was hot flashes, no periods and that was it.” It might seem surprising that Vanessa would feel this way, given that she is the executive di...

11/04/2025

You can get the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines from participating family doctors, nurse practitioners, family practice nurses, pharmacies, public health offices and mobile units.

There are several options for booking an appointment:
- online at: https://novascotia.ca/vaccination
- through the YourHealthNS app
- by calling 1-833-797-7772
- by calling your primary care provider.

11/03/2025

Register for free today to attend the 6th Annual Nova Scotian Black Men’s Health Conference on Saturday November 8 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the NSCC Akerley Campus – 21 Woodlawn Rd in Dartmouth.

The conference will bring Black men together and give them a safe space to talk about health and social issues. The focus of this year's conference is “Nurturing Strong Minds and Stronger Communities”.

To register click the link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/6th-annual-nova-scotian-black-mens-health-conference-tickets-1748319965079?aff=oddtdtcreator , call 902-421-7260 between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., or email NSBrotherhood@NSHealth.ca.

10/31/2025

Struggling to get a good night’s sleep?

Figuring out what triggers stress in your life is one thing that can help you find calm and improve your sleep. In our new blog below, read about this and other helpful tips to help add some ease to getting your Zzzs ⬇

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