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Dr. Punit Sachdev had no idea that a simple Facebook advertisement from Nova Scotia Health would ultimately lead to a major life change. But that one ad set him on...

On July 3, 2025, Canada lost one of its quiet champions of reproductive justice. Dr Jacques Desrosiers helped shape abortion care in Atlantic Canada into what it is today. Practising...

For family medicine physician Dr. Susie Egar, Cape Breton was never just a summer escape - it was home in waiting. Born in Nova Scotia and raised mostly in Ontario...

When Dr. Alicia Jones set out to reconnect with her passion for family medicine, she never imagined the journey would lead her to Nova Scotia and into two vibrant, historic...

As a high school graduate, a career in medicine wasn’t even a consideration for a young Rex Dunn. In fact, it would take 19 years after his graduation for Dr...

The Nova Scotia Health community includes staff, clinicians and other frontline healthcare workers, researchers and volunteers across the province who work tirelessly each day to ensure that Nova Scotians are...

Dr. Ahmed Saleh earned the Leadership Excellence Award – Physician Leader, a top honour celebrating a Nova Scotia Health physician who leads with integrity, compassion and vision. Known for his...

For Dr. Nadim Joukhadar, offering subcutaneous mastectomies (top surgery) isn’t just about performing procedures - it’s about making space for people to feel at home in their bodies. “I just...

For Dr. Chris Picken, life in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley feels like the perfect fit—both personally and professionally. “I’m staying. There’s nothing I’d change,” he says, reflecting on his decision...

When patients arrive at Dartmouth General Hospital, many will meet Dr. Emad Abed, a hospitalist physician whose dedication to patient-centred care is shaped by a rich and diverse medical background...