Gloved hand holding a blood tube
March 29, 2022

How some N.S. doctors are preparing for a global shortage of blood collection tubes

CBC Nova Scotia

A clinical biochemist in Halifax concerned about a global shortage of blood collection tubes is urging health-care providers and patients to be careful about how they use limited lab supplies. 

Piggy Bank and Coins
March 30, 2022

Nova Scotia health budget falls short, opposition says, but medical groups laud recruitment, virtual care spending

Saltwire

Opposition politicians said the Progressive Conservatives’ health budget released Tuesday fell short while organizations that represent care providers gave their plans a warmer welcome. The $5.7 billion in health-care spending represented an increase of about $413 million compared to last year.

image of Dr. Brent Young is academic director of Indigenous health at Dalhousie University
March 25, 2022

Dalhousie Medical School aims to increase Indigenous student admissions

CBC Nova Scotia

University's academic director of Indigenous health says the application process is being adjusted.  Dalhousie University is taking steps to double the number of Indigenous students admitted to its medical school.

image of Drs. Michelle Dow on right and Emma Leon on left
March 8, 2022

Guiding the next generation of doctors: Dr. Michelle Dow helping her community recruit and retain doctors

Saltwire

By JANICE HUDSON: CONTRIBUTED This story was contributed to Saltwire Network by Doctors Nova Scotia as part of profile pieces the organization has prepared on the subject of ‘Guiding the Next Generation’ and the role that doctors can play to help address physician shortages in rural communities.