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Senior officials identify problems of racism in N.S. health-care …

(5 days ago) The issue of racism in health care is now on the desks of Nova Scotia's most senior health-care leaders, identified in a report advanced by the former CEO of the health authority and in the See more

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/health-care-medicine-racism-discrimination-1.6350828

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Addressing Racial Injustice within Nova Scotia Health

(6 days ago) WEBThe report was submitted to Nova Scotia Health in 2019. While work has continued in several areas that are aligned with and foundational to advancing this work, including …

https://www.nshealth.ca/sites/default/files/documents/Racial%20Injustice%20Summary.pdf

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Health Equity Framework - Novascotia.ca

(6 days ago) WEBPart of the Equity and Anti-Racism Strategy The Nova Scotia Health Equity Framework is a guide the Nova Scotia Government, health practitioners, and health system partners …

https://www.novascotia.ca/just/publications/docs/health-equity-framework.pdf

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Province Seeks Feedback on Racism, Discrimination in Healthcare

(7 days ago) WEBThe Province is asking diverse groups to share their experiences in order to improve Nova Scotia’s healthcare system. The Department of Health and Wellness …

https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2022/11/29/province-seeks-feedback-racism-discrimination-healthcare

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New Equity and Anti-Racism Strategy Sets Path for Future

(3 days ago) WEBThe Province will also support equity and anti-racism work at a local level. The strategy invests $1.18 million in helping municipalities and villages develop equity and …

https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2023/07/06/new-equity-and-anti-racism-strategy-sets-path-future

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Race-based and linguistic identity data in healthcare: Fair …

(5 days ago) WEBThere are differences in health outcomes among different communities in Nova Scotia—unfair differences that shouldn’t be there. Nova Scotia is now collecting race …

https://novascotia.ca/race-based-health-data/

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Legislation Will Address Systemic Racism, Hate and Inequity

(9 days ago) WEBThe Dismantling Racism and Hate Act, developed by an all-party committee following extensive engagement with Nova Scotians, outlines the government’s …

https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2022/03/24/legislation-will-address-systemic-racism-hate-and-inequity

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Equity and Anti-Racism Strategy - Novascotia.ca

(Just Now) WEBWe are pleased to introduce the Province of Nova Scotia’s Equity and Anti-Racism Strategy that will address systemic hate, inequity, and racism in the public sector. This …

https://novascotia.ca/just/Publications/docs/equity-and-anti-racism-strategy.pdf

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Survey launched for feedback on discrimination in N.S.

(4 days ago) WEBThe Nova Scotia government is asking diverse groups to share their experiences in an attempt to improve the province's health-care system. The …

https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/n-s-launches-survey-asking-for-feedback-on-racism-discrimination-in-health-care-system-1.6172975

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Working Group Will Support Race-Based Data Collection - Nova …

(5 days ago) WEBThe Nova Scotia government has established a community-based working group to support the collection of race-based data in the health system. Collecting and …

https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2021/04/14/working-group-will-support-race-based-data-collection-initiative

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Public Health Resources for Black People Nova Scotia Health

(3 days ago) WEB42 Brunswick St. Truro, Nova Scotia. Thursday, May 16 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Black Health and Wellness Event featuring the following on-site services: Alzheimer Society. …

https://www.nshealth.ca/Black-Public-Health

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Senior officials identify problems of racism in N.S. health-care system

(2 days ago) WEBNova Scotia doctors and health-care professionals who are not white face racism from colleagues and patients, unequal access to job opportunities and …

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/senior-officials-identify-problems-racism-100000512.html

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COVID-19 Isn't the Only Virus in our Health-care - Doctors Nova …

(8 days ago) WEBTwo African Nova Scotian women have recently reported experiencing racism in the Nova Scotian health-care system. Former Nova Scotia Lieutenant Governor …

https://doctorsns.com/news-events/health-care-news/news-releases-page/black-lives-matter

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Harvard Expert on Racism and Health to visit Nova Scotia

(1 days ago) WEB31 January 2014 12:56 PM. Cancer Care Nova Scotia. David Williams, an expert on racism and health from Harvard University, will meet with health professionals and the …

https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2014/01/31/harvard-expert-racism-and-health-visit-nova-scotia

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Confronting Racism in Health Care Doctors Nova Scotia

(1 days ago) WEBConfronting Racism in Health Care. Submitted by melissa.murray… on Thu, 06/11/2020 - 09:39. Doctors Nova Scotia stands in solidarity in the fight against anti …

https://doctorsns.com/node/1517

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How anti-Black racism affects the health of Nova Scotians of …

(7 days ago) WEBOver the past few days, thousands of people have come together to protest police brutality and institutionalized racism in downtown Halifax. The death of George …

https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/canada/how-anti-black-racism-affects-the-health-of-nova-scotians-of-african-descent-458879/

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Canada signs over $355 million bilateral agreement with Nova …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Working Togetherinvestment includes $25 billion for tailored bilateral agreements with provinces and territories, a guaranteed 5% Canada Health Transfer …

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2024/01/canada-signs-over-355-million-bilateral-agreement-with-nova-scotia-to-improve-health-care-over-three-years.html

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Grants Support Equity, Anti-Racism Initiatives Government of …

(6 days ago) WEBQuick Facts: OEA has been designated the lead department for the 2SLGTBQIA+ community, a first for the Government of Nova Scotia; this is the first year …

https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/04/11/grants-support-equity-anti-racism-initiatives

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Dal Solutions: Researcher tackling violence against women from …

(6 days ago) WEBShe aims for changes implemented by the program to create a new culture in Nova Scotia health care that is primed to support victims of intimate partner violence. …

https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/05/14/dal-solutions-violence-against-women.html

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Doctors Nova Scotia calls Virtual Care NS 'a Band-Aid solution'

(1 days ago) WEBVirtual Care NS was seeing between 400 and 500 patients a day, according to Nova Scotia Health's chief financial officer. Derek Spinney told the committee YourHealthNS, the app …

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/doctors-nova-scotia-calls-virtual-care-ns-a-band-aid-solution/ar-BB1moxDs

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How Racism Leads to Cancer Health Disparities Cancer CDC

(1 days ago) WEBRacism is a serious threat to the public's health because it makes it harder to address other social determinants of health. Racism works as a system on several …

https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/health-equity/racism-health-disparities.html

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Nova Scotia health official says virtual care 'here to stay' - MSN

(9 days ago) WEBDerek Spinney, chief financial officer at Nova Scotia's health authority, said more than 400 people a day currently use the virtual care service and about 10 to 20 per cent are often …

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/health/other/nova-scotia-health-official-says-virtual-care-here-to-stay/ar-BB1moe0A

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Renaming contest for Haliburton Place in Windsor Nova Scotia …

(2 days ago) WEBWINDSOR, N.S. – Nova Scotia Health is seeking community input to help rename Haliburton Place, a 32-bed long-term care facility located in Hants Community …

https://www.nshealth.ca/news-and-notices/renaming-contest-haliburton-place-windsor

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Virtual urgent care hours now in place at two hospitals in Eastern …

(3 days ago) WEBVirtual urgent care hours are now in place at two emergency departments in Nova Scotia Health's Eastern Zone. At Guysborough Memorial Hospital, virtual urgent …

https://www.nshealth.ca/news-and-notices/virtual-urgent-care-hours-now-place-two-hospitals-eastern-zone

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