LAST CALL! Hey med students: DalMedSchool students and N.S. med students studying at Université de Sherbrooke can apply for our $5,000 bursary (we award up to 6 per year). Open to students in any year of study. Apply by Sept. 30: buff.ly/2ON0DLc #meded

✨We interrupt your Twitter feed & invite you to pause✨ About to get up for a 2nd cup of coffee to power you through the end of day? Maybe your plants are thirsty too--take 5 and give them a drink! Disrupt your screen time and #MakeYourMoveAtWork. Your plants will thank u!🍀

Today, Doctors Nova Scotia endorsed @CMA_doc’s call for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for health-care workers. This decision is in line with Nova Scotia Gov.’s Sept. 29 announcement mandating COVID-19 vaccination for health-care workers.

Premier looking to appoint new deputy minister responsible for African Nova Scotian affairs | CBC News cbc.ca/news/canada/no…

Retaining doctors long term means helping them (and their families) feel welcomed & supported. “How we’re going to engage them in the community and make them feel part of this community,” says Dr. Heather Johnson: buff.ly/3neuPBA via CTV News Atlantic Bruce Frisko

Psst N.S. physicians: nominate a med student enrolled at either DalMedSchool or Université de Sherbrooke for the Outstanding Medical Student Award, recognizing med students for their leadership, commitment & dedication within or outside the medical community: buff.ly/3BahIHC

Powerful and heartfelt speech from the amazing @Angela4Preston in the legislature yesterday. Thank you for sharing your truth and vision.

Lace up for the Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run on Nov. 6 at the Blue Nose Marathon; kids can choose an in-person 2K or 4K race, or sign up for the virtual run: buff.ly/3GpFHW9 👟🍂 🏃🏿

Do you want to lead fun & accessible walks in your community? Join Hike Nova Scotia for virtual walk leader training on Nov. 18! #NSWalks is a project of Hike Nova Scotia supported by Nova Scotia Gov. & us, Healthy Tomorrow Foundation as comms partner through our #MakeYourMove campaign. Register👉🏾 ow.ly/Zpx150GfABr

I missed my workout today but I managed to move my body, sweat and get some fresh air so that's a win! #makeyourmove Healthy Tomorrow Foundation

Every move we make counts! saltwire.com/atlantic-canad…

It's been such a fabulous four years! HBD and cheers to continued success and impact!

It’s Spring which means time to get outside!!! NS Trails provides location guides for hiking, biking, ATVs, and other outdoor activities across the province. Stroll over to novascotiatrails.cioc.ca.

Although mask requirements have lifted, you never know the health issue others may be facing. Get boosted, wear a mask in settings with vulnerable people and stay home when you are sick. Most importantly, be kind. Everyone is doing the best they can and what’s right for them.

WATCH: March is Endometriosis Awareness Month – an often times extremely painful chronic condition that effects 1 in every 10 people with uteruses. We chat with OB/GYN Dr. Robyn MacQuarrie about symptoms and supports for those suffering. globalnews.ca/halifax/videos/

“What should I grow?” is a common question from new veg gardeners. I ask “What are your fridge staples?” Mine include broccoli, cabbage, carrots, onions & greens. But I also love fresh beans, peas, tomatoes, and cukes. Grow what you love to eat & what is $ to buy.

For neurologist Dr. Kerrie Schoffer, virtual care is like the new house call for patients with neurodegenerative conditions. “I can see into my patient’s home, tour their house and point out things like fall hazards while we’re chatting," she says: buff.ly/38ehmWG

Sunday, May 1 is #DoctorsDay, a chance to recognize the hard work and dedication of our province’s doctors. Write a note on our story map and give a shout-out to a doctor who has made a difference in your life: buff.ly/2vQTTHq

Happy #DoctorsDay to Nova Scotia’s 2,400 practising physicians. Thank you for stepping up to support your patients, colleagues and communities during this challenging time. We are grateful for all you do every day to keep us healthy and safe 💓👏🏽💓

Meet our new president, Halifax family physician Dr. Leisha Hawker @DrLeisha. “I am passionate about health equity and improving the health-care system and the physician environment in Nova Scotia," she says: buff.ly/395HsMy