Nova Scotia Health Authority

On this World AIDS Day, Nova Scotia Health stands in solidarity with individuals and communities affected by HIV/AIDS. While advances in testing, treatment, and prevention have transformed lives, the fight is far from over. Equitable access to HIV care is needed for all. Stigma and misinformation remain barriers to health and dignity. We are committed to developing and maintaining partnerships with communities to create practical HIV solutions that are free of stigma and discrimination. Here’s what you can do: 💬 Let’s Talk: Open conversations about sexually-transmitted and blood-borne infections save lives. 💉 Get Tested: Knowing your HIV status is a powerful step. ❤️ Show Support: A kind word or gesture can change someone’s day. HIV doesn’t define a person, but compassion and understanding define us all. Together, we can create a future free of stigma and rich in hope. For resources and testing information visit: https://lnkd.in/eNDQC49G #WorldAIDSDay2024 #EndHIVStigma #NovaScotiaHealth

Nova Scotia Health staff with the Nova Scotia eServices Program are on hand at the Dalhousie Fall Refresher in Halifax this week. With many primary care providers taking part in the continuing education event, it is a great chance to highlight how Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health use electronic referrals (eReferrals) to better manage and coordinate access to care. Many referrals for surgical consults, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasounds are now being sent and managed in the eReferral tool and other services will be added over time. Among the benefits, patients who provide an email address with their eReferral get automatic email updates as their referral is received and managed. Learn more about these and other benefits of eReferrals: https://lnkd.in/epqEgQ2P Photo 1: Nova Scotia eServices Program team members (left to right) Kurt Fountain, an at-the-elbow training consultant who provides direct eReferrals training and support to primary care providers and their teams; Jamie Murphy, director of the new eServices Program created to support Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health with the ongoing use and expansion of electronic referrals,

We’re hiring Physician Assistants throughout Nova Scotia! I’ve been lucky to have been a part of this initiative since our expansion into Primary Health Care and we’re just getting started. If you are or know a PA looking for a new opportunity, DM me! #PAday2024 #physicianassistant #healthcare #novascotia Cc:Risa Takada

It’s an exciting time to be a Physician Assistant (PA) in Nova Scotia! As we close out #PAWeek2024, we want to share why you should join our team at Nova Scotia Health! Introduced in 2019 through a pilot program in Orthopedic Surgery, the role of PAs has since expanded significantly, now encompassing four emergency sites and 20 primary facilities. As a PA, you’ll play a pivotal role in advancing your profession – educating and delivering outstanding healthcare across this stunning coastal region. PAs in Nova Scotia are well-supported, being licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia and backed by the Interprofessional Practice and Learning team and health services leadership. Learn more about the opportunity available and apply today! #PAWeek2024 #PhysicianAssistant #NSHealth  

Come see us in Chicago for the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Exhibit from December 1 – 4! Meet our Recruitment Team at booth 5549 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.. Discover what life in Nova Scotia, Canada could look like for you, as well as the benefits and incentives offered by Nova Scotia Health. Working in Diagnostic Imaging at Nova Scotia Health, you will be working with a supportive community of patient-centred professionals who provide medical imaging services and radiation therapy treatment to patients. With state-of-the-art equipment, diagnostic imaging professionals can navigate patients through testing and are key players on an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Explore more opportunities at https://lnkd.in/eCQ-uK-D #RSNA2024 

In Episode 8 of the SAFER-f Stories podcast, Jill Ramsay-Stewart, SAFER-f Provincial Lead, chats with Carolyn Smith, Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Leader with Quality Improvement and Safety at Nova Scotia Health. Carolyn talks about how in her role, she helps SAFER-f Units, the differences between Phase 2 and Phase 3, and the integration of the Daily Management System (DMS) with SAFER-f. [PHOTO: Jill Ramsay-Stewart and Carolyn Smith]

“You don’t have to cram yourself into diabetes,” says Clinical Social Worker Heather Smith. “Figure out how it fits into your life, not the other way around.” With an estimated 180 health-related decisions to make each day, managing diabetes can feel overwhelming. As Diabetes Awareness Month draws to a close, we’re highlighting the vital work of Heather Smith and Dr. Tiffany Shepherd, a Primary Health Care Psychologist, who provide essential mental health and emotional support for adults living with diabetes in Halifax and surrounding areas. Smith and Dr. Shepherd help patients navigate the emotional challenges, address the stigma, and reduce the isolation that can accompany life with diabetes. https://lnkd.in/eyMT9TWR Photo Caption: Dr. Tiffany Shepherd (left) and Heather Smith (right) #DiabetesAwareness

Today, we are recognizing the incredible work of physician assistants (PA) during #PADay2024. PAs play a vital role in ensuring Canadians receive timely, high-quality healthcare. Meet a few of our PA’s from Nova Scotia Health that support physicians across the province. It’s an exciting time to become a PA with Nova Scotia Health! This environment will not only foster professional growth but will also enhance the delivery of healthcare throughout the region. Learn more and join our team today: https://lnkd.in/gyQN9SBU #PAWeek2024 #PhysicianAssistant #NSHealth

For anyone feeling lost in a maze of wellness options, the Community Health Team is one of the best kept secrets in the greater Halifax area. The team has four locations, in Spryfield, the Halifax peninsula, Bedford-Sackville, and Dartmouth, where staff meet people where they are and help them navigate their wellness needs. The Community Health Team is a service of Nova Scotia Health in partnership with IWK Health and offers free in-person group wellness programs and navigation to services. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCrr6XzX

At the One Door Chronic Disease Management Centre in New Glasgow, care is a team effort. This Diabetes Awareness Month, learn how their patient-focused approach is helping people manage diabetes with confidence and support. Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/eu3QHnXU #DiabetesMonth #DiabetesAwareness