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Plan your social media detox

If you’re familiar with the sensation of picking up your phone to make a call and then realizing 20 minutes later that you’ve refreshed Instagram seven times but still haven’t phoned the vet’s office,...
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4 tips to get a good night’s sleep

Sleeping well is foundational for good health – but sometimes getting a good night’s rest is easier said than done. Whether you’re having trouble falling asleep, waking up in the middle of the night o...
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Everyone wins with collaborative care

This blog post is based on the cover story originally published in the October 2025 issue of doctorsNS magazine. Practising in a community health home (CHH) within a fully collaborative care setting h...
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5 ways to make gratitude your attitude

What are you grateful for? You may be pondering this question as you prepare to mark Thanksgiving – traditionally a celebration of the harvest and an opportunity to show gratitude for the good things ...
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Elevating Indigenous voices

Each year on Sept. 30, Canada recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a day to honour the Indigenous children who were stolen and the communities that were harmed by the residential...
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Truth and Reconciliation reading list

With National Day for Truth and Reconciliation just around the corner, we’ve gathered 10 books by Indigenous authors here in Mi’kma’ki/Nova Scotia, and across Turtle Island, to help inspire or deepen ...
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Mentoring Black learners for the future

This blog post is based on the feature story originally published in the September 2025 issue of doctorsNS magazine. When Dr. Toni Sappong thinks back to her first day of medical school in 2012, she r...
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Papapalooza takes healthcare to the street 

This blog post was written by third-year Dalhousie medical student Nicoletta Dini and was originally published in the September 2025 issue of doctorsNS magazine. The number of people who are insecurel...
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Vaccines for every age 

Immunization protects people of all ages from a host of common, preventable diseases. With back-to-school season (not to mention respiratory virus season) just around the corner, this is a good time t...
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4 things to know about opioid poisoning – and how to help

It’s always good to know what to do to help someone who is experiencing an opioid poisoning. The unregulated drug supply can be unpredictable and inconsistent, therefore there can be a higher risk of ...
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Measles is back – here’s how to stay safe

With more than 4,300 measles cases reported across the country (including more than 50 in Nova Scotia) by early August, the disease is now a growing concern for Canadians. Read on to learn about measl...
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Celebrating Acadian history 

August is Acadian Heritage Month and Aug. 15 marks National Acadian Day, a time to honour the rich culture, resilience and history of Acadian people across the Atlantic provinces. In Nova Scotia, Acad...
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Recognize Your Doctor

Doctors Nova Scotia is proud to showcase the work, expertise and dedication of physicians across the province. Post an online shout-out for a doctor who has made a difference in your life and we will pass it along to them.

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