Nova Scotia Health Authority

Two Nova Scotia nurses didn’t hesitate in coming to a referee’s aid inside a packed arena in Ontario. Terri Arnold and Melissa Hines, best friends and children’s nurses from Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville, were in Toronto where Hines’s daughter was playing in a high school hockey tournament. They were steps away from the referee’s room when George Harrison, 68, collapsed in cardiac arrest. Hines and Arnold performed CPR before paramedics arrived. Harrison survived, fully recovered and eventually returned to the ice. He plans to visit Nova Scotia this summer to personally thank Hines and Arnold. Several things led to a high probability of a positive outcome: A witnessed collapse, immediate CPR, an automated external defibrillator close by and two trained professionals only steps away. “Everyone was in the right place at the right time.” Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e3ERy_MA #PeopleAndCulture #RightCareRightPlace 📸 Photo of (L-R) Melissa Hines and Terri Arnold.

Alderney Health Home is now open in Dartmouth. Relocated from Dartmouth Medical Centre, this new health home brings together family doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, a social worker, dietitian and administrative staff in a collaborative space designed to support team-based primary care. The new clinic supports continued care for existing patients while creating opportunities to expand access to primary care in the Dartmouth community. Located at 40 Alderney Drive, the space is designed to strengthen access to healthcare close to home. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGmU_Q3c #RightCareRightPlace #HealthyCommunitiesForGenerations #PrimaryHealthcareAccess #CareDelivery Note: This clinic does not accept walk-ins and only accepts patients from the Need a Family Practice Registry. To join the registry, please visit https://lnkd.in/dxgfCN8

Nova Scotia Health’s internal travel nurse team is stepping up in a big way. As the new clinical information system rolls out in Central Zone, 11 highly trained nurses are heading into the province’s busiest emergency departments to keep care flowing smoothly. This team is built to strengthen stability and support one of the biggest digital transformations in our healthcare system. “It’s a really neat opportunity. You’re a Nova Scotia Health employee. We invest in you. We support your professional development.” Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eZGQ2M-r #PeopleAndCulture #PrimaryHealthcareAccess #EmpowerThroughTechnology #RightCareRightPlace #ReduceWaitTimes #HealthyCommunitiesForGenerations 📸 Photo of a healthcare worker using a WOW (workstation on wheels) station.

From the South Shore to Cape Breton, communities across rural Nova Scotia opened their doors this week to welcome the next generation of physicians for #RuralWeek.   Through this immersive experience, first-year Dalhousie Medical School students had the opportunity to shadow rural physicians and explore life and practice in smaller communities. They also gained a deeper understanding of the unique healthcare needs and strengths of rural Nova Scotia.   From hands-on learning to community events hosted by local teams and residents, Rural Week showcased the connection, collaboration and rewarding experiences that come with practising rural medicine.   Interested in learning more about practising medicine in rural Nova Scotia? Discover the many opportunities waiting for you and connect with Andrew Steele Moore, our Physician Recruitment Consultant for Medical Learners: https://lnkd.in/eznJ9kmR   #PeopleAndCultureFirst #NSHealthCareers 📸 Photo of (1-3) Colchester: evening hosted at The Round Barn owned by Dr. Beau Blois (4) Rural week Colchester - 24 students in Colchester. Lunch provided by NS Physician Recruitment team in Northern Zone (5-6) Tuesday night in New Glasgow. Fireside chat moderated by Dr. Brad MacDougall at The Dock . Food was provided by Nova Scotia Health Physician Recruitment and Healthy Pictou county. We were fortunate to have 10 med students and several family physicians and specialists including Dr. Nicole Boutilier (7) 7 med students in Cumberland having lunch that was provided by NSH recruitment (8 ) Rural week in Rural Cape Breton and (9-10) Rural Week dinner for first-year medical students placed throughout the Annapolis Valley.

Nova Scotia has introduced a new medical research consent program that gives Nova Scotians more access to research opportunities and more choice in how to participate in future studies. Medical research helps us answer important questions that improve how we diagnose, treat and manage illness — for you and the people you care about. It leads to new treatments and medical advances, offering more options and more hope for Nova Scotians facing health challenges. Participating in research could look like: ✅ completing surveys or providing samples ✅ trying new treatments or procedures ✅ sharing health information to support future studies & medical advancements Learn more about research consent at NovaStudies Connect: https://lnkd.in/eeHwfw5e #HealthyCommunitiesforGenerations

May is #NationalPhysiotherapyMonth — a time to recognize and thank physiotherapists for their dedication to supporting and treating individuals living with pain, injury, functional limitations and disabilities. Their work plays a vital role in helping patients move more comfortably, regain independence and improve their overall quality of life. To our wonderful physiotherapists: We see you, and we appreciate you! Learn more about working as a physiotherapist with Nova Scotia Health: https://lnkd.in/eJaC-tYc #NSHCareers #PeopleAndCultureFirst

A new partnership in Pictou County is breaking down barriers to care for members of the community experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Through collaboration between Nova Scotia Health, the Pictou County Community Health Centre, Viola’s Place Society and government partners, primary healthcare and support services are meeting people where they are, helping to make care easier to access. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/e-p_ZQte #CareDelivery #PrimaryHealthcareAccess 📸 Photo of (L-R) Kenda Hayman, housing support worker, Viola’s Place; Lisa Deyoung, executive director, Viola’s Place; Maggie Ross, program manager, Viola’s Place; Mary Saunders, emotional wellness navigator, Nova Scotia Health; Mallory Kirkendall, housing support worker, Viola’s Place; Cassandra O’Donnell, laboratory assistant, Nova Scotia Health; Chelsea Atwin, health services manager, Nova Scotia Health; Kasey Steele, administrative assistant, Nova Scotia Health; Holly Hilton, registered nurse, Nova Scotia Health. Nova Scotia Health is committed to building safe spaces. Comments that are not respectful, that include harassing, aggressive or abusive language, will be removed.

Have you explored care options that a pharmacy near you might provide?📲 💊 With YourHealthNS, it’s easy to find nearby pharmacies offering support for minor illnesses, seasonal vaccines, and prescription renewals in a few clicks.👩⚕️ Explore pharmacies near you with yourhealthns.ca #EmpowerThroughTechnology #YourHealthNS #RightCareRightPlace

The Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) is a rite of passage for medical students, matching students into postgraduate medical training programs across Canada.  Regan Barry and Laura Pickett are two Canadian students studying abroad who are now returning home to the Maritimes, thanks to successful matches in rural family medicine through Dalhousie University. The newly minted physicians join their teams on July 1st. Welcome home – we’re so excited to have you back! Read more about their journey - https://lnkd.in/ei8tgpWz We’re excited to share this story as part of our Rural Week round-up. Rural Week takes place from May 25-29 – a time for first-year medical students spend time in rural communities across the Nova Scotia learning about rural healthcare, family medicine and community life. #PrimaryHealthcareAccess #HealthyCommunitiesForGenerations 📸 Photo of (1) Regan Barry and (2) Laura Pickett.