Source: Government of Canada regional news
Quotes:
“We’re proud to open the doors to a clinic that is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in Dartmouth North. Our health home model for primary care, integrated in a space with Nova Scotia Brotherhood and Sisterhood, will allow us to better support the community of Dartmouth North by making care more connected, consistent and responsive to their needs.”
— Ashley Harnish, Director, Primary Health Care, Central Zone, Nova Scotia Health
“We are excited to enhance IWK Health’s dedication to providing accessible, inclusive care of specialty women’s health services at the new Dr. Maria Angwin Memorial – Wyse Road Health Clinic. This new facility enables us to effectively support the health and well-being of women and families in the community, where they live and work.”
— LeeAnn Larocque, acting Vice-President, Clinical Care, IWK Health
“As a family doctor who has had a rewarding career in Dartmouth North for more than 40 years, I am proud of the strong sense of community and committed leaders that have developed here. I am thrilled to see this community receive the resources they need to thrive. The government’s investments in collaborative primary healthcare in our province are greatly benefiting how we deliver care to Nova Scotians. We are proud to collaborate with our colleagues in this new clinic, and we are confident the Dartmouth North community will feel the positive impact.”
— Dr. Janet Howard, family physician, Albro Lake Medical Clinic
Quick Facts:
- in 1884, Dr. Maria Angwin became the first woman licensed to practice medicine in Nova Scotia; she dedicated her career to women’s health and preventive medicine
- the Nova Scotia Sisterhood and Brotherhood initiatives are free programs for Black women and men to access healthcare in the community and to improve health and well-being
- a health home is a place where patients receive comprehensive care from a team of healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurse practitioners, dietitians, social workers and others
Additional Resources:
Nova Scotia Sisterhood: https://www.nshealth.ca/nova-scotia-sisterhood
Nova Scotia Brotherhood: https://www.nshealth.ca/nova-scotia-brotherhood
Health homes in Nova Scotia: https://www.nshealth.ca/primary-care-and-family-medicine/health-homes-nova-scotia