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Cindy MacQuarrie: Leading with compassion
November 6, 2023
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By: Beverley Ware Dr. Cindy MacQuarrie held her brother Callum’s hand. He couldn’t feel it, but his sister and best friend was there for him as he learned he would never walk again and possibly never breathe on his own...
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How to Apply to Medventions Atlantic
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Medventions Atlantic seeks individuals who have an entrepreneurial spirit, a commitment to health care innovation, and an eagerness to contribute to projects with a profoundly positive impact on health care. Ideal candidates should exhibit potential in areas such as creativity, invention, leadership, and business development. Now Hiring for Fall 2026...
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Nova Scotia Health and Varian continue to advance cancer care in Nova Scotia
November 22, 2023
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A new phase has been reached in Nova Scotia’s ongoing commitment to transforming cancer care. Cancer care patients in Nova Scotia will start receiving care on the first-in-the-world Ethos radiotherapy system with HyperSight imaging solution in January 2024. Powered by...
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“Wound-ology”
December 7, 2023
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Treating wounds and giving patients the best chance at recovery By: Michele Charlton From minor cuts and scrapes to chronic ulcers, pressure injuries and surgical incisions, the proper treatment of wounds not only reduces pain and discomfort for patients but...
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Varian and Nova Scotia Health Form First Multi-Disciplinary Oncology Partnership to Catalyze Advancements in Cancer Care
January 4, 2024
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10-year multi-disciplinary oncology partnership builds on a long-standing relationship between Varian and Nova Scotia Health to improve clinical outcomes and drive value across the health system Commitment of up to $175 million CAD by Nova Scotia Health through the purchase...
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Clinical Trials
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Clinical trials enable us to bring new medicines, therapies, interventions, and devices to our province, providing clinicians and patients with access to cutting-edge treatment options that can potentially shape national or global clinical practice. At any given time, there are about 400 clinical trials underway at Nova Scotia Health. NovaStudies...
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A conversation about dementia with world leading authority on frailty, Dr. Kenneth Rockwood
January 22, 2024
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By: Allison Currie The Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub is a space where primary care providers, researchers, healthcare innovators and government can collaborate to quickly tackle some of the biggest challenges in the provincial healthcare system. Partnerships are at the...
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Local technology company partners with Nova Scotia Health to boost efficiency
January 31, 2024
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By: Kirsten Millar In a union of technological innovation and health care, a partnership has emerged between Prosaris, a local, cutting-edge leak and energy management company and Nova Scotia Health. This collaboration will focus on safety and efficiency and aims...
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Transforming cancer care in Nova Scotia
February 2, 2024
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By: Michele Charlton and Allison Currie Every Nova Scotian will be touched by cancer sometime in their lifetime – either they will receive a diagnosis, or a family member or friend will. When that happens, we want them to know...
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How to Apply
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Eligibility Each participating team must consist of three to five members who are between the ages of 16-25 as of May 4, 2024. Challenge Requirements Participants can register either as a fully formed team or as an individual. Those who sign up as an individual will be assigned to a...
