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Do you love numbers? Reconciling them, reporting and analyzing them, digging into the financial records that support them? The Aberdeen Health Foundation Society is seeking a new External Finance Professional – an individual or organization – to transition certain of our finance processes and controls from a volunteer Board member to a highly capable pro that can…

… Most people think of their Will as a necessary and important legal document. Timely decisions are made, affairs are put in order and personal assets distributed accordingly. Often overlooked is the fact that your Will can also be used as a powerful tool to create positive and meaningful change. Wills and bequests have done…

… Two back-to-back anonymous donations to the Aberdeen Health Foundation are having a profound effect on palliative care patients and their families at Aberdeen Hospital. The Palliative Care Support Fund received a donation directed for the purchase of a cuddle bed. These innovative, otherwise normal looking hospital beds enhance compassionate end-of-life care by extending to…

The Aberdeen Health Foundation is now accepting applications for Population Health Funding. Applications must be received by the Aberdeen Health Foundation on or before October 22, 2021. Good health is our greatest resource. The goal of this funding is to support programs that improve the health of the whole community while addressing the barriers that some…

  … As COVID-19 takes its toll on our communities, the need for accessible mental health and wellness options has become significantly more critical. Prior to the anxiety and uncertainty caused by the pandemic, wait times and access to care were already two of the biggest challenges facing the delivery of mental health and addiction…

… When plans for a new orthopedic assessment clinic (OAC) in New Glasgow were introduced, the Aberdeen Health Foundation recognized immediately how exciting and important the new facility and services would be for the community.  “The Foundation has been a very positive partner to work with,” says Tanya MacDonald, Nova Scotia Health’s Health Services Manager…

… As Nova Scotians and the rest of the world grappled with the swift and dramatic effects of COVID-19, everyone quickly realized who our essential workers and frontline heroes were. They kept grocery stores, gas stations, and pharmacies open, transported supplies, and provided vital services to those in need. Among those heavily relied upon have…

… When the global pandemic was declared, the Aberdeen Health Foundation was able to immediately transition staff to working remotely. It was an easy thing to do and allowed us to protect others, especially our colleagues here at the hospital who do not get that choice. We are fortunate in Pictou County to have such…