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Business Development
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The Business Development team serves as the gateway to the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub, driving innovation by breaking down barriers and unlocking opportunities for local innovators. We provide the resources and expertise needed to support every stage of the innovation journey—from ideation and validation to real-world implementation. By empowering...
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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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Hospice Cape Breton embraces the power of a personal touch
November 19, 2024
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By: Allison Currie Hospice plays an important role in providing compassionate support for individuals facing end of life, ensuring comfort, dignity and quality care. The care itself focuses on managing not just physical symptoms but the mental, emotional and spiritual...
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A Tiny Device Could Change the Game in How Brain Cancer Is Treated
July 6, 2022
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Over 250,000 brain tumors are diagnosed across the globe each year. Although aggressive treatment options are available like surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, they can be dependent on the size and location of the tumor, and there is usually still only...
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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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Dr. Michael Dunbar
Orthopedic surgeon and Innovator in Residence, Nova Scotia Health
Dr. Michael Dunbar is an orthopedic surgeon at Nova Scotia Health. He is also a Professor of Surgery at Dalhousie University with cross appointments to Biomedical Engineering and Community Health and Epidemiology. He is currently co-chair, Canadian Joint Replacement Registry...
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Organization
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We’re bringing together partners from all facets of health care to solve critical health challenges for the benefit of all Nova Scotians. Through strategic partnerships with clinical champions, industry, healthcare foundations, governments and academic partners, we’re transforming healthcare through the best available evidence and innovative solutions. We are well positioned...
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Nova Scotia wound care innovation 'a fresh start’ for diabetic ulcer patients
September 25, 2024
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By: Heide Pearson At the Multi-Disciplinary Leg Ulcer Clinic (MDLUC) at Halifax’s QEII Health Science's Centre, a small-scale test-and-try of a local wound care technology is having large-scale impacts on the patients participating in the trial. As a clinical champion...
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Dr. Britney Benoit
Dr. Benoit, PhD RN, is an Assistant Professor in the Rankin School of Nursing at St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia Health Authority Health Sciences Research Chair, and Affiliated Scientist with the Nova Scotia Health Authority. She holds a Bachelor...
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Collaborative Approaches to Health Rural Communities
Calling all Nova Scotian healthcare professionals, researchers and academics! CBU, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health Authority, will be hosting the 2024 Health Research Conference at the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre this October. The theme for this year’s conference...
Membertou Trade & Convention Centre
50 Maillard Street
Membertou,
Nova Scotia
