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Doctor-recommended ways to reduce holiday stress
Jan 01, 1970
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During the holidays, there are often more demands on your time and energy – no matter your family or your faith traditions. There are special events, loved ones to visit, busy stores and roads, weather delays, and more.
With so much going on, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
A first step you can take toward a calmer December is to just say no, says Dr. Michelle Dow, a rural family doctor from Meteghan Centre, Nova Scotia. For the past two years, she’s served as a counsellor to other physicians in the Doctors Nova Scotia Professional Support Program.
Doctors making a difference: Dr. Chakshu Sahi (Sharma)
This blog post was submitted by Dr. Chakshu Sahi (Sharma) and was originally published in the June 2026 issue of doctorsNS magazine. I am a community general surgeon living and working in Nova Scotia, currently practising at Aberdeen Regional Hospital in New Glasgow, where…
Across Nova Scotia you’ll find incredible physicians who have dedicated their careers to improving the health and well-being of their patients. This year, Doctors Nova Scotia recognized 10 physicians and one medical student for exemplary achievement. Pictured above, from left to right: Dr. Doug Sinclair,…
Dr. Amanda MacDonald Green is the new president of Doctors Nova Scotia
Dr. Amanda MacDonald Green, a family physician based in Windsor, was sworn in as President of Doctors Nova Scotia on June 6. She received her medical degree from Saba University of Medicine in 2012. As part of her studies, she completed rotations in hospitals and communities across Canada, the United…
