Karen Fowler started her career in Dalhousie’s nursing program in the early 80s and always knew she wanted to work in the area of gender-based violence.
“I worked for 38 years as a nurse. I started with the military, worked in a woman's prison, East Coast Forensic Hospital, public health and then worked in community services as a disability support program care coordinator,” said Fowler. “My passion has always been in working with people in crisis and with vulnerable populations.”
From registered nurse, Alisha Webb’s, perspective being busy when she is on call is a good thing. For some health care staff, wishing for a quiet on-call shift is the norm, but when Webb is called into action as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) – she is grateful knowing someone is reaching out for help.
Renovations are underway at the Blood Collection Clinic at Colchester East Hants Health Centre in Truro. The renovation will reduce wait times for both registration and blood collection by increasing the number of registration desks and enhancing the functionality of the space.
Renovation work is expected to be completed by Friday, Dec. 23. All lab (blood) collection services will continue to be provided at the hospital during the renovations and no lab collection appointments will be impacted.
Every Thursday, Acadia University dietetic students Anna Taylor and Julia Blackwood hop into Blackwood’s car and head to the Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville to volunteer as part of the meal assistance program.
The COVID-19 Report and Support form is an essential way Nova Scotians are active in their own COVID-19 health care. Completing this form is the fastest way people are assessed for certain medications that reduce the risk of severe illness with COVID-19.
General Practitioners in Oncology (GPOs) are key members of the provincial cancer care team. GPOs play an integral role as Oncology Specialist physician extenders and members of an interdisciplinary team to provide as much care as is safely possible close to home. They work collaboratively with cancer care teams and their local team of nurses, pharmacists and supportive care providers to supervise the delivery of systemic therapy, manage treatment side effects, and provide follow-up care – all of which enables patients to stay connected with their family supports and home community and reduces their burden of travel.
