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June 20, 2024 | 4 min read

Perioperative Nursing Program sets nurses up for success in operating rooms

A woman wears blue scrubs and is standing in a hospital room and smiling.

June 20, 2024 | 4 min read

New registered nurse first assistant positions helping support surgical access and quality

A woman stands in a hospital room wearing blue scrubs and in a separate photo, two men stand beside each other in a hotel conference room wearing professional attire.

May 30, 2024 | 2 min read

Five years of surgical robotics

Visual showing how surgical robotics have expanded over time.

May 1, 2024 | 4 min read

Truro Surgeon and his colleagues awarded QEII Foundation grant to study role of nutrition in…

A woman stands with a man, facing the camera. She has long blonde hair, a black and white shirt and he is a doctor with medical scrubs, blue, and a lanyard.

April 9, 2024 | 5 min read

Antigonish physicians are increasing access for breast reconstruction and skin cancer treatment…

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March 14, 2024 | 3 min read

Launch of cystoscopy procedures at Yarmouth Regional Hospital improves access and reduces travel…

Yarmouth Regional Hospital Cystoscopy team members in procedure room

March 14, 2024 | 5 min read

Patient perspective: New eReferral system will ‘benefit everyone’ and ‘save lives’

Photo of Mary Ellen Rainey. A woman stands smiling at the camera. She has long blonde hair, glasses and she's wearing a purple jacket.

February 8, 2024 | 3 min read

Physiotherapists across Nova Scotia will soon be able to request X-rays

December 27, 2023 | 2 min read

2023 marks key milestones for surgery and diagnostic imaging access

Picture of Dr. Samson Ezomo and his feedback on Nova Scotia's electronic referral tool

December 11, 2023 | 5 min read

Local hospital receives international recognition for meritorious outcomes from the American…

Group of Yarmouth surgeons accept international award

November 29, 2023 | 5 min read

Valley Regional Hospital initiative comforts and reduces infection in patients

Photo of Amy Rockwell, the NSQIP surgical clinical nurse reviewer at Valley Regional Hospital.

November 10, 2023 | 6 min read

Surgery intake referral officer, Megan Adams takes pride in connecting patients and providers

Photo of Megan Adams, Surgical Referral Officer and Team Lead

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