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Nancy MacCready-Williams, CEO of Doctors Nova Scotia said the association is anticipating an extension of the program and wants to see it made permanent, hoping to see the number of doctors practicing in the province continue to rise.

Take-home naloxone kits are publicly funded in all Canadian provinces and territories and have been shown to effectively reduce opioid-related deaths.

In her new role, Crosschild is set to work with Indigenous patients to liaise and build trust and accessibility within issues like health education, medical translation and helping patients understand diagnoses.

Notes of gratitude as the year of living Covid-ly marches on

Neurologist, Dr. Luanne Metz has established a political action committee, called Eyes Forward, to warn against the potential harms of allowing privatization in the system.

As Canada stares down second wave of COVID-19 and braces for flu season, Miller expressed major concerns that Indigenous peoples won't feel safe seeking care. "Why in the hell would I go and get a flu vaccine if I was going to be treated like garbage?"