A hiring fair for African Nova Scotians takes place in person on February 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Black Cultural Centre in Cherry Brook, and also virtually on March 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In recognition of African Heritage Month, Nova Scotia Health is sharing profiles of influential Black health leaders who have helped shape the history of medicine and health care in Nova Scotia. Leaders like Dr. Clotilda Douglas-Yakimchuk, RN, OND, CM.
Breanne Gillis is the 2022 recipient of the Making Waves Award of Distinction for her work as Clinical Leader and Registered Nurse in the Halifax Infirmary emergency department.
The Making Waves Award of Distinction recognizes an exceptional Nova Scotia Health team member in their consistent and focused delivery of outstanding service to patients, families and their colleagues. This award is presented in recognition of the highest level of contribution and achievement to an individual who is highly regarded by their peers and patients.
In an effort to ensure all Nova Scotians have access to COVID-19 testing as needed, the Public Health mobile units (PHMU) will be offering testing in Central Zone this week
In high school, Nicole Brooks looked up to her English teacher (and poet), Maxine Tynes. “She would tell us stories with this amazing vocal cadence. And I remember saying to her one day, I want to be YOU when I grow up.” In part, this is because Brooks saw in Tynes a passion for reading, writing and literature she felt in herself. More than that, Brooks saw in Tynes a Black woman who had achieved the same dreams to which Brooks aspired.
Strong physician leaders can make an impact at all levels across the health care system. Collaboration and teamwork are essential elements in the delivery of high-quality care, and physician leaders play a direct role in setting team goals for improvement and making sustainable positive changes that benefit both Nova Scotians and our entire health system.
