An engagement session will be held June 13 in Yarmouth as part of the ongoing Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) review of cancer services in the area.
Dr. Stephanie Langley and Dr. Jim MacKillop are this year’s recipients of the Dr. Robert Baillie award which is presented to individuals or groups who advocate healthy living.
The 21st annual Clinical Day in Cardiology is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 8 at the Royal Bank Lecture Theatre at Cape Breton University in Sydney. Experts from across the province and the country will present the latest information in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease at the event.
The MRI installation schedule at Cape Breton Regional Hospital has been extended following an unexpected issue when transitioning the new magnet to its permanent installation. This means that the current machine must be removed and replaced with a new unit. The new replacement unit is scheduled to be delivered this Saturday, June 9.
Soccer player Eduardo Sanchez will be able to keep his eyes on the ball after stopping by the Eye Care Centre at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax earlier this month. The 25-year-old Dartmouth resident popped by the ophthalmology department at the Victoria General site May 12 to take part in Opening Eyes, an international program that provides free eye assessments, prescription eyewear, sunglasses and sports goggles to Special Olympics participants.
