February 2022

February 2022 | Volume 21 | Number 8

Feature

Pushing Through the Darkness

Dr. David Howe on striving for mental health

seated dark haired woman resting head on arms

Your DNS

Connecting You to Wellness

The Professional Support Program provides peer support for physicians during COVID-19 and beyond

Dr. John Chiasson

Director, Professional Support Program

black and white photo of Dr. Kenneth Grant Mahabir

Views

A Vital Contribution

The arrival of West Indian doctors in Halifax in the early 1900s

Allan E. Marble, PhD

Chair, Medical History Society of Nova Scotia

Pushing Through the Darkness

Dr. David Howe shares his strategies for fighting back

Physician, Heal Thyself

This rare reprint from the Canadian Medical Association Journal takes an in-depth look at one physician's struggle

Health Care Hot Topics

News bites collected from around the province

Letter to the Editor

In response to Dr. Lara Hazelton's article "Matching Season" in the November 2021 issue of doctorsNS

President and CEO's Message

A new day

Quick Reads

Items of interest, in the news and on our minds

Oldfield Extends Olive Branch

NSH CEO says government has "changed the channel"

Fee Committee Update

$1.7 million in approved applications

Physician Leaders Graduate

Students tackle real-life health-care issues

As Good As You Make It

Everyone can play a role in making the Doctors Lounge informative and safe

Calling All Leaders

Four opportunities to help lead your association

Connecting You to Wellness

The Professional Support Program provides peer support for physicians during COVID-19 and beyond

Virtual Care in Nova Scotia

Options for advancing a permanent compensation framework

Nova Scotia Leads the Way

Using blood wisely reduces potential patient harm and stress on blood supply

Small Steps Add Up to Big Wins

Every bit counts when it comes to physical fitness

three young female physicians in yellow gowns, masks and face shields

Finding Strength in Community

Dr. Courtney Gullickson on how Nova Scotia's medical residents have built resilience in the face of COVID-19

A Vital Contribution

The arrival of West Indian doctors in Halifax in the early 1900s

February 2022 | Volume 21 | Number 8

Pushing Through the Darkness

Connecting You to Wellness

A Vital Contribution

Feature

Pushing Through the Darkness

Physician, Heal Thyself

Up Front

Health Care Hot Topics

Letter to the Editor

President and CEO's Message

Quick Reads

Your DNS

Oldfield Extends Olive Branch

Fee Committee Update

Physician Leaders Graduate

As Good As You Make It

Calling All Leaders

Connecting You to Wellness

Virtual Care in Nova Scotia

News

Nova Scotia Leads the Way

Small Steps Add Up to Big Wins

Views

Finding Strength in Community

A Vital Contribution

In Every Issue

Spotlight on the Medical Community

Practice Opportunities

Events

The Shortlist

STATistics