DOM MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | APRIL 13, 2022 |
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Member Updates
- Welcome
- Farewell
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Kudos
- Tips for Navigating an Emergency Department Visit
- QEII Redevelopment Project
- Catalyst Grant
- Gold-Headed Cane Awards
- Internal Medicine OSCE
- GI Genius at DGH
- Doctors Nova Scotia Achievement Awards 2022
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Notices / Reminders
- Committee vacancies 2022-23 due April 20
- Quality Day abstract submissions due April 26
- Department of Medicine award nominations due May 2
- Organ and Tissue Donation Month
- Cannabis accredited learning modules
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Events
April 19 - 22 - DoM Research Week 2022
April 20 - Quality Improvement Rounds begin - NEW!
April 25 - 29 - Administrative Professionals' Week
April 28 - Let's Talk Informatics
May 31 - DoM Quality Day
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COVID-19
- Nova Scotia Cases
- Monthly timeline
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Quick Reference / Recurring Content |
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Feature
Administrative Professionals' Week is April 25-29
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Hi everyone,
As we move into spring, the weather is warming and we are finding more time for outdoor activities. Let’s take advantage of this as a way to connect and still be, as Dr. Strang says “COVID Cautious.” With rising case numbers, we need to do what we can to keep ourselves well and minimize spread for our patients and the health care system. Go out and be active but continue wearing a mask in public spaces, practice social distancing, keep your vaccinations up-to-date, and stay home and get tested when you are sick. These things are more important than ever.
This month, we celebrate several events. There are too many to name them all, but I will highlight a few. The week of April 25-29 is Administrative Professionals’ Week. I want to let our administrative staff know how grateful we are for each of you and how critical you are to the success of our department. Find a way to recognize and thank your administrative assistant and watch for noon-hour events to help celebrate our people. Don’t forget to log in for the virtual baking tutorial on April 29th at 12:15pm with Dr. Sachin Seth, winner of the 2021 Great Canadian Holiday Baking Show (details below).
We are also celebrating National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week from April 24 – 30 this month. Last week, we celebrated Green Shirt Day on April 7th. See links below.
The Doctors Nova Scotia awards honouring exemplary achievement were announced today. Please join me in congratulating our department members who were selected to receive an award. They will be formally celebrated at a Doctors Nova Scotia event on June 4th.
Dr. Karthik Tennankore, Nephrologist – Dr. William Grigor Award
Dr. Brian Moses, Internist – Community Specialist of the Year
Dr. Hayam Hamodat, Core IM Co-Chief Resident – Outstanding Resident Award
Dr. John Hanly, Rheumatologist – DNS Senior Membership Award
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In April, we have many department members celebrating important cultural and faith events such as Ramadan (April 2 - May 2), Easter (April 15-18) and Passover (April 15-23). I wish you all peace and many blessings during these times. Hayam Hamodat, one of our Co-Chief Residents for Core Internal Medicine, tweeted a lovely Ramadan message earlier this month which she agreed to share. Hopefully this weekend will lead us all into brighter, warmer, and more peaceful days.
Enjoy the great content of our newsletter and stay well.
Christine
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Christine Short, MD, FRCP(C), FACP
Associate Professor & Head/Chief, Department of Medicine
Dalhousie University / Central Zone, Nova Scotia Health
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We welcome the following members to their new positions:
- April 4 - Alice Sturdy - Division of Cardiology - Administrative Assistant to Drs. Sheridan and Styles
- March 29 - Shelley Melanson - Division of Cardiology - Administrative Assistant to Drs. Parkash and Gardner
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We say farewell and best wishes to:
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Elizabeth (Betty) Migel - Betty will be leaving the Division of Cardiology on April 20 after 23 years of service. Thank you for all your work and we wish you all the best.
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Justine Mayhew - Starting in August 2020, Justine leaves her Team Lead position in the Division of Respirology on May 6. Thank you for everything and best wishes.
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Administrative Professionals' Week is April 25-29 |
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Did you know that the Department of Medicine has 78 administrative staff supporting 204 physicians, 143 Internal Medicine and subspecialty residents, and 7 fellows? |
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This month, we celebrate Administrative Professionals' Week: April 25-29, 2022. Wednesday, April 27th is officially Administrative Professionals' Day. We would like to give a huge shout-out to our amazing team of administrative professionals who have continued to support the department and face the challenges of COVID over the past two years. Whether it was keeping schedules updated, adapting live sessions to Zoom, or simply offering words of encouragement and support, your presence and can-do attitude played an integral role in delivering quality patient care. The DoM management team sends a big thank you to all administrative professionals in the Department of Medicine for their dedication and hard work. We value and appreciate you.
Please take a moment to say “thank you” to your administrative team for all they do!
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To further recognize the work of our administrative team, we encourage you to nominate a colleague for one of the DoM Administrative Awards. The deadline for all DoM awards has been extended to Monday, May 2, 2022. Winners will be announced at an awards event in June.
Congratulations to last year’s Administrative Professional Award recipients!
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Kelly Harnish-Mowery,
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Rheumatology
Team Lead Award
Kelly has been a strong member of the Department of Medicine for the past 27 years. She is currently the Team Lead in the Divisions of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Rheumatology. She enjoys working collaboratively with people who push her to do more and inspire her to want to do better.
Before COVID, Kelly had a furniture refinishing hobby business named "Old to Bold". She currently focuses on custom orders and her favourite items to refinish are buffets. Kelly enjoys spending time with her Border Collie, Gus, who “rescued her three years ago.” Gus even enjoys going to Winners which Kelly; a fact that she says shows they were meant to be together! Thank you, Kelly, for your service and dedication.
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Sharon Dunn, Cardiology
Program Administrator Award
Sharon has been an invaluable member of the Cardiology Division for the past 17 years. She is currently the Adult Cardiology Program Administrator and has been growing in this role for the past 4.5 years.
Sharon is a self-proclaimed jokester. She has been known to sneak-up on colleagues and surprise them with her presence! Sharon loves the outdoors and is counting down the days to summer so she can start enjoying camping season. Keep shining, Sharon.
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Jo-Ann Clarke, Palliative Medicine
Administrative Assistant Award
Jo-Ann Clarke is currently the Division Assistant for Palliative Medicine and has been with the DoM since March 2018. Taking from her award nomination letters from last year, it is certain that Jo-Ann is valued and respected for her work. Jo-Ann is known for her consistent smile, proactive approach, and collaborative style of work. Thank you for always going the extra mile, Jo-Ann.
Outside of work, Jo-Ann has a lot of interests and tries to make time for such as reading, painting, various crafts including making items from cold porcelain, crochet, knitting and needlework.
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Administrative Professionals' Week Activities – April 25 - 29
Stay tuned: for more information about fun activities planned for the week!
Save the date: Friday, April 29, 2022, 12:15 – 1:00 pm
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Administrative Professionals' Week just got a bit sweeter!
Join Dr. Sachin Seth, Season 2 Finalist of the Great Canadian Baking Show and Winner of the 2021 Great Canadian Holiday Baking Show (aired in December 2021 on CBC and CBC Gem) for a live, virtual bake!
Sachin will join us on Zoom to demonstrate how he makes his famous “overnight” cinnamon rolls. No prior baking experience is required to participate. A fresh pan of cinnamon rolls will be raffled off to one lucky participant at the end of the event, so be sure to log in!
Sachin is a dentist with a sweet tooth. He is a native Haligonian and currently the Associate Dean of Academics at Dalhousie Dental School. He is married to Isha Seth, DoM Project Manager, Strategic Planning & Communications, and the brother of Dr. Ratika Parkash in Cardiology.
Topic: Live Bake with Sachin Seth
Time: Apr 29, 2022 12:15 PM Halifax
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 865 4318 8795
Passcode: 700566
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Tips for Navigating an Emergency Department Visit:
Who You'll See, What to Ask and Why it Matters
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Tips for navigating an emergency department visit: Who...
The emergency department (ED) can be a stressful and confusing place for individuals who are sick or injured. During the pandemic, with many hospitals not permitting friends or family to accompany ED patients, being alone may exacerbate the...
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www.dal.ca
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#DalhousieU's Jasmine Mah and Melissa Andrew put together some tips for a smoother experience.
March 23, 2022
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QEII Redevelopment Project |
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Dr. Christine Short, is a leader with many roles. In addition addition to Department Head, Dr. Short is also Senior Medical Director of the QEII Redevelopment Project.
The QEII Redevelopment Project:
- includes the expansion of the QEII Halifax Infirmary Campus
- includes the new Bayers Lake QEII Community Outpatient Centre
- also includes the Hants Community Hospital and Dartmouth General Hospital projects (now complete)
- is one of six Health Infrastructure Redevelopment (HIR) projects for Nova Scotia Health.
Dr. Short discusses the Bayers Lake QEII Community Outpatient Centre in the recent Winter 2022 Road to Redevelopment newsletter. You can find the newsletter on the NSH intranet.
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Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre, January 2022 |
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Future QEII Health Sciences Complex |
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The newest recipients of Dr. G.W. Archibald Gold-headed Cane Award in the Humanities are:
2020 - Dr. Andrew Lynk, Pediatrics
2021 - Dr. Thomas Baskett, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
2022 - Dr. Monika Dutt, family physician in Cape Breton
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College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia |
The newest recipients for the Gold-headed Cane for Professionalism in the Practice of Medicine are:
2020 - Dr. David Brake, Cape Breton
2021 - Dr. Robert Oliver, Dartmouth, NS
2022 - Dr. Lisa Barrett, Dr. Heather Scott, Dr. Volodko Bakowsky and Dr. Deborah Straub
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The awards will be presented on May 6th at the upcoming dinner gala. |
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The Internal Medicine OSCE event took place on Friday, April 8th. This was the second year in a row that the event was held on Zoom due to in-person gathering limits.
Residents rotated through 8 virtual stations, each featuring a unique case on a specific area, in increments of 10 minutes. This year 48 Internal Medicine residents and 16 DoM faculty members participated in the event which ran from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm.
A big thank you to everyone who participated in the event. The Royal College oral exam was canceled last year due to COVID, but is going ahead this year. Good luck to all of the IM PGY3s on their upcoming oral exam!
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OSCE:
Objective Structured Clinical Exam
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GI Genius at Dartmouth General Hospital |
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N.S. hospital will be first in Canada to screen for...
A Nova Scotia hospital will be the first in Canada to use equipment powered by artificial intelligence that can detect colorectal cancer more quickly, saving lives in the process. The Dartmouth General Hospital is expecting the arrival of a GI...
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www.cbc.ca
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Doctors Nova Scotia Achievement Awards 2022 |
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Achievement awards
Nova Scotia is home to many innovative and talented physicians. The association's annual achievement awards are one way that Doctors Nova Scotia (DNS) celebrates its hard-working, highly skilled, dedicated members. This year, Doctors Nova Scotia...
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doctorsns.com
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The Doctors Nova Scotia awards honouring exemplary achievement were announced today, April 13. Please join me in congratulating our department members who were selected to receive an award. They will be formally celebrated at a Doctors Nova Scotia event on June 4th.
Dr. Karthik Tennankore, Nephrologist – Dr. William Grigor Award
Dr. Brian Moses, Internist – Community Specialist of the Year
Dr. Hayam Hamodat, Core IM Co-Chief Resident – Outstanding Resident Award
Dr. John Hanly, Rheumatologist – DNS Senior Membership Award
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DoM Committee Vacancies 2022-23 due April 20 |
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The Department of Medicine is seeking interested individuals for the vacancies noted below:
For self-nominations – please submit your name.
If you are nominating a colleague – please discuss with them so they are aware of the nomination and submit their name.
Submit:
by Wed, April 20
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Awards & Recognition Committee
– Department member New Brunswick
Clinical Fellowship Committee (CFC)
– AFP Member - Full-time
Clinical Systems and Innovation (CSI) Committee
– Department member-at-large (3 positions)
Education Committee
– Department member-at-large
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee
– Department member-at-large; can be admin staff
Executive Committee
– Representative, Community-based
– Representative, Institution-based
Financial Management Committee (FMC)
– AFP Member - Part-time
– Division Head (2 positions)
Nominating Committee
– Department member-at-large
Promotions Committee (calendar year)
– Associate professor (starts 1-Jan-2023)
– Professor (starts 1-Jan-2023)
Quality Improvement Steering Committee (QISC)
– Department member-at-large
Research Committee
– Department member-at-large
Resident Research Committee
– Department member-at-large
Simulation Committee
– Simulation Instructor (2 positions)
All positions above have a 3-year term with an option to renew. All positions above are from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025 unless noted.
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DoM Quality Day abstract submissions due April 26 |
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The DoM Quality Improvement Steering Committee (QISC) invites you to submit an abstract for consideration for DoM Quality Day 2022.
Quality Improvement (QI) projects involve data measurement and systematic changes to processes in order to improve clinical care delivery, patient safety or quality of programs/services.
By: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 - Late submissions not accepted
There will be prizes awarded for best poster and presentations.
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Department of Medicine award nominations due May 2 |
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Please take some time to formally recognize your colleagues. Nominate a deserving individual today.
For more information:
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Upcoming deadlines
(April 8 deadline extended to May 2)
Staff
- Administrative Assistant Award - due May 2
- Program Administrator Award - due May 2
- Team Lead Award - due May 2
Faculty
- Brian M. Chandler Lifetime Achievement Award in Medical Education - due May 2
- DoM Achievement Award - due May 2
- Clinical Excellence Award - due May 2
- Excellence in Medical Education Awards - due May 2
- Excellence in Leadership Award - due May 2
- Excellence in Quality & Innovation Award - due May 2
Residents
- Outstanding Consultant Trainee Award - due May 2
- Outstanding Resident Award PGY 1, 2, 3 Core IM - due April 14
- Resident Research Excellence Awards - due April 27
- Resident Research Publication Awards - due April 27
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Did you know?
Awards & Recognition
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The DoM Awards & Recognition Committee would like all members to be aware of upcoming awards.
Upcoming award list (excel document):
DoM SharePoint site @ Nova Scotia Health
(Restricted to department members with NSH login)
DoM SharePoint site @ Dalhousie University
(Note: site in development for members; accessible with NetID)
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If you have received an award or are submitting a nomination on behalf of any member in the Department, please advise the DoM Awards & Recognition Committee. |
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Organ and Tissue Donation Month |
We'd like to recognize our Department members for their leadership in Organ and Tissue Transplant:
- Heart - Dr. Miroslaw Rajda
- Liver - Dr. Kevork Peltekian / Dr. Tasha Kulai
- Lung - Dr. Meredith Chiasson
- Renal - Dr. Tammy Keough-Ryan
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Organ and tissue donation at Canadian Blood Services
Includes - Life Education Portal - 2022 Toolkit
Read more
www.blood.ca
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Green Shirt Day 2022 continues legacy that inspired a nation
Green Shirt Day honours Logan's legacy and the story that inspired a nation to register and talk about organ donation.
Read more
www.blood.ca
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Cannabis - Accredited Learning Modules |
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Cannabis accredited elearning modules developed for physicians, nurse practitioners, other healthcare providers and healthcare students.
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DoM Research Week 2022
DoM Research Week will be held virtually April 19 - 22. Includes:
- Keynote and Podium Presentations
- Virtual Poster Spotlights
- Research Awards
Agenda:
For more information:
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Quality Improvement Rounds begin - NEW
Nova Scotia Health and Doctors Nova Scotia are pleased to announce the launch of the Quality Improvement (QI) Rounds by physicians for physicians
Topic: Think Fast, Act Faster: What Every Doc Should Know About Sepsis and Septic Shock
Presenter: Dr. Sarah McMullen, Critical Care Physician
When: Wednesday, April 20 @ 7:00 PM
Where: Zoom
Meeting registration required
Sign-up for updates:
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Administrative Professionals' Week
Stay tuned for more fun activities planned for the week!
One of several activities planned:
Live Bake with Sachin Seth
Topic: Live Bake with Sachin Seth
Time: Friday, April 29, 2022, 12:15 – 1:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 865 4318 8795
Passcode: 700566
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Let's Talk Informatics
Topic: Analytics Roadmap Refresh
When: Thursday, April 28 @ 7:30 - 8:30 AM
Where: Virtual via Zoom
For registration and more information:
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DoM Quality Day
This inaugural forum will take place in virtual format on Tuesday, May 31st, 2022. The event will provide an exciting opportunity for DoM faculty/teams (including allied health professionals) and residents/trainees to showcase their Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives and share their project successes with other attendees.
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87.5%
Two doses of vaccine
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6,991
Positive PCR tests March 30 - April 5
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263
Total deaths (Omicron deaths: 151)
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57 people currently admitted due to COVID-19 including 9 people in ICU;
median length of stay is 6.8 days
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As of April 7, 2022
Daily reporting ended March 4, 2022; now reported weekly
Please note:
"The COVID-19 dashboard, active since January 2021, will be updated weekly until the end of April 2022, at which point it will be archived." ~ News release March 31
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Protocols at Nova Scotia Health |
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Protocols at Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is taking a phased approach to COVID-19 health and safety measures based on risk level in each zone.
Subject to change; refer to online version for latest updates.
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A Halifax infectious disease specialist, Dr. Lisa Barrett, is encouraging a mask mandate as COVID-19 cases continue rising across Nova Scotia and the rest of Canada.
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QUICK REFERENCE /
RECURRING CONTENT
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Mental Health & Well-Being |
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Doctors Nova Scotia: Professional Support Program
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Canadian Psychological Association
LifeSpeak (Nova Scotia Health)
Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line
Nova Scotia Crisis Text Line
- Text – NSSTRONG to 741741
Online Wellness Sessions (NSH Library Services)
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Nova Scotia Health’s Mental Health and Addictions Program (MHAP) has free e-Mental Health and Addictions tools available to all Nova Scotians including health care workers and physicians. These tools include:
Mindwell U - free online support that takes just five minutes a day, and can be accessed anywhere and on any device. This service is available in English and French. https://app.mindwellu.com/novascotia
Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) – free and private online resource that includes interactive activities and videos for people having challenges with their mental health. This service is available in English and French. https://www.taoconnect.org/
Wellness Together Canada – mental health and substance abuse support that contains free online resources, tools, apps and connections to trained volunteers and qualified mental health professionals when needed. https://wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA
Togetherall – free and safe online peer-to-peer mental health community that empowers individuals to anonymously seek and provide support 24/7. It is available to all youth and young adults aged 16-29, providing an inclusive and supportive place to connect with others with real lived experience with common mental health concerns. To sign up go to togetherall.com and use your Nova Scotia postal code to register. https://togetherall.com/en-ca/
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The DoM Awards & Recognition Committee would like all department members to be aware of upcoming award deadlines.
If you have received an award or are submitting a nomination on behalf of any member in the Department, please advise the DoM Awards & Recognition Committee by emailing anne.veinotte@nshealth.ca.
DoM SharePoint site @ Nova Scotia Health
(Restricted to department members with NSH login)
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DoM SharePoint site @ Dalhousie University
(Restricted to department members with NetID)
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Summer Grand Rounds 2021 (playlist)
DoM Grand Rounds Sept 2021 - June 2022 (playlist)
Videos are unlisted on the Department of Medicine YouTube channel, so you must have the link to view. All recordings are copyright.
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Resident Research
The page was initially developed for the resident group but it’s also useful to faculty and their research teams. DoM Research wants to ensure that the link is easily accessible to anyone in the department.
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Nova Scotia Health /
Dr. Lynn Johnston
Uploaded: March 13, 2020
Video: 10 mins
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Nova Scotia Health /
Dr. Glenn Patriquin
Uploaded: April 3, 2020
Video: 3 mins
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COVID-19 resources for health care providers
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Occupational Health Safety & Wellness |
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OHSW Reporting Forms
- Do you have symptoms of COVID and need help with OHSW?
- Phone 1-833-750-0632
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Spectrum MD App
(Antimicrobial Stewardship)
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Nova Scotia Health logo needs to be visible in the upper left corner of the home screen to ensure you are accessing local content.
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Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine |
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Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia
Complete online then download or email document. Once signed and witnessed, it is valid.
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All press briefings are listed
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Canada (as of April 12, 2022)
3.6 million cases
38 K deaths
60 million tests performed
82 million vaccine doses administered
82% of total population fully vaccinated
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World Health Organization |
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Globally (as of April 12, 2022)
497 million cases
6.2 million deaths
11.3 billion vaccine doses administered
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When you take care of yourself, you take care of others. |
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