For longtime housekeeper Blair Clayton the word ‘family’ is at the core of everything he does. He celebrates the family who raised him, and the work family he leads. And through his dedication, he honours the patients and families at the heart of his work. 

Blair has been working in environmental services in healthcare for almost 35 years. After all this time, Blair says he “wouldn’t change it for the world. Healthcare is in my blood now.” 

Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

When it comes to choosing a career, the most important factor is fit. Whether you’re still figuring out your career path or searching for the right employer or team, finding a role that suits your interests, skills and values is key. This is something registered nurse, Zephyr Armsworthy understands from first-hand experience.

An overhead crane lift will take place on Friday at Victoria County Memorial Hospital in Baddeck. The lift is part of scheduled maintenance work that is being done at the back corner of the hospital and in the parking lot of the hospital's annex. 

To prepare for the lift, the crane will be positioned in the annex parking lot. It will begin the lift after 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 and will remain onsite until approximately 12 p.m.

For patients in Truro and surrounding communities, specialized cardiac care is now closer than ever. The newly established Colchester Cardiac Clinic at Colchester East Hants Health Centre (CEHHC) reduces travel to Halifax, shortens wait times and improves access to life-saving diagnostics and treatment.

For a growing number of people in New Glasgow, one community program is proving that wellness is about more than just exercise. Mindful Movement, run through West Side Health Centre, was designed to make movement more accessible while fostering social connection and practical learning.

Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has these upcoming clinic dates in Bridgewater:

Bridgewater:

Medical Arts Building 

Suite 302, 42 Glen Allen Drive, Bridgewater

Wednesday, February 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:40 p.m.

Wednesday, February 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. 

Please note that this is a new location for Bridgewater: As of Sunday, December 8, 2024, the Bridgewater Mobile Primary Care Clinic will take place at the Medical Arts Building - Suite 302, 42 Glen Allen Drive, Bridgewater. 

Local residents are advised that changes and additions have been made to this week’s Public Health Mobile Unit schedule. Please see the updated list of clinics below and visit www.nshealth.ca/PHMU for more information.

Public Health Mobile Unit clinics offer COVID-19 and influenza vaccines and tests and pneumococcal vaccines for those who are eligible. Additional vaccines may be offered at select clinics. Appointments may be booked-only, drop-in only, or a combination of both. Check the clinic listings for more details.

Dr. Ishraga Awad loves the fact her role with Nova Scotia Health doesn’t just touch individuals, but entire communities.

The associate regional medical officer of health says practising public health medicine was “a career opportunity that came my way and I ran with it, and I never looked back. I love the fact that public health interventions affect populations rather than individuals, so the chance to help people is multiplied.”

The Public Health Mobile Unit (PHMU) supports access to immunization and testing in Nova Scotia. To help ensure local access to these important services, PHMU will be holding clinics in communities across the province over the next few days.