Every donation is put to good use at The Daisy.
For all those thrifty shoppers out there, The Daisy, operated by South Shore Regional Hospital Auxiliary, sells gently-used clothing, jewelry, books and small household items, such as dishes and lamps, at great prices. Proceeds from The Daisy, which totalled $315,000 in 2017 alone, support the hospital and other health initiatives in the community.
The Emergency Department at the Glace Bay Hospital will be closed Tuesday, May 15 at 4 p.m. It reopens on Wednesday, May 16 at 7 a.m. The department will also be closed on Wednesday, May 16 at 4 p.m. until Thursday, May 17 at 7 a.m. and
Thursday, May 17 at 4 p.m. until Monday, May 21 at 7 a.m.
At a time when more and more people in Nova Scotia are searching for a family doctor, nurse practitioners (NPs) are proving their ability not only to help fill the gap, but to bring new value to patients.
In addition to her work as a nurse practitioner in primary health care, Kim Lamarche is an educator and a researcher. The DNP (Doctorate in Nursing Practice) spends a third of her time as tenured associate faculty member with Athabasca University – touted as a leader in undergraduate and graduate education in Canada—teaching NPs via online courses.
