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More people in the Pictou area who receive life-saving dialysis treatment will soon be able to receive care closer to home. The Province is investing $3.58 million to expand renal care at Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital in Pictou. “Nova Scotians who need dialysis...

The 2022 Report to Community has been released. To view the report online click here. If you would like a paper copy of the Report please contact our office at 902-752-7600 ext. 4600.

A mental illness prevention and early intervention program is coming to Pictou County, with funding from the Aberdeen Health Foundation. Families Overcoming Risks and Building Opportunities for Wellbeing (FORBOW) has been operating in Halifax since 2013 as a program...

  Aberdeen Health Foundation Annual General Meeting Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 6:30pm Summer Street Industries 72 Park Street, New Glasgow Dessert Social to Follow At this year’s AGM, we honour the remarkable legacy of founding Board Member Jim Gogan.  Join us...

The Aberdeen Hospital’s orthopedic program is one of Nova Scotia Health’s four orthopedic surgery sites in the province. With six orthopedic surgeons, the program facilitates elective surgeries, emergency traumas and sees at least 300 patients per week. The hospital’s...

Aberdeen Health Foundation is a proud partner in Will Power – a national movement inspiring Canadians to think differently about their charitable giving. Will Power provides many useful tools and tips, the latest is a free webinar, just in time for tax season. One of...

Dr. Chakshu Sharma grew up in the northern state of Punjab, India, and attended medical school in Bangalore in the south of India. At 26 years old, she came to Canada to take part in a medical research project. Due to the project’s success, Dr. Sharma stayed in Canada...

A popular new piece of equipment at Aberdeen Hospital is offering patients a new low-impact exercise opportunity. “Essentially, the Nustep is a type of recumbent stepper which uses both arms and legs, so it offers a full body workout, where an exercise bike would only...

During this holiday season, we wish you moments of peace, connection with family and friends, the warmth of cherished memories from holidays past, & an abundance of good health & good cheer. Please note that our office will be closed from Friday, December 23,...

Generosity comes in many forms. Whether you have donated, shared our story, or joined forces to advance our vision of a community where every person can attain their best health ~ thank you! Our mission is to amplify generosity – to take what you give and make it...

A new initiative aims to make a positive impact on the mental wellness and resilience of individuals living and working in Pictou County. The Pictou County Mental Wellness and Resilience Toolkit and Resource Guide has been in use among four local agencies since...

Heidi Jamieson-Mills, CPA, CA, is the Senior Vice President of Finance, Reporting, and Treasury for Sobeys Inc. Heidi grew up in Pictou County before attending Dalhousie University’s Commerce Program and going on to complete her Chartered Accountants professional...

Ashley Harrison has joined the Aberdeen Health Foundation’s Board of Directors just this past year and brings a background in research, analytics, human behaviour and human resources, leadership, and strategy across a range of industries including health care. With a...

Three staff from the Aberdeen Hospital’s oncology department were able to take advantage of a return to in-person learning, attending the Atlantic Canada Oncology Group Conference that was hosted in Halifax in June. This two-day event featured regional, national and...

Please join us in welcoming new Board Member, Kimberly Byrne. Kim grew up in Peterborough, Ontario and went to Trent and Queen’s University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education. With teaching experience in Guatemala and Ontario, Kim moved to...

Meet Heather MacDonald, Secretary on the Aberdeen Health Foundation Board of Directors. Heather was born and raised in Newfoundland, where she attended university before completing her law degree in Fredericton, New Brunswick. In 2003, she made her way to Nova Scotia...

Amelia MacKenzie has worked as a Registered Nurse in the emergency department at the Aberdeen Hospital for over two and a half years. During that time, she has assessed patients of all ages, some as young as two days old. While it is more common to see adult and...

Introducing Dr. Patricia Craig, sure to be a familiar face to many residents of Pictou County. Dr. Craig began her medical career in St. John’s, Newfoundland before moving to Pictou County in 1990, when her husband was hired at Sobey’s head office. She spent 29 years...

  How will you keep your love for health care going? Our responsibility to do more to enhance health care in Pictou County means we need to do things differently. That’s why the Aberdeen Health Foundation continues to partner with Will Power. Will Power is a...

Over the next few months, we would like to take some time to celebrate the incredible Board Members who work quietly behind the scenes to drive the vision and success of the Aberdeen Health Foundation. Introducing Susan MacConnell, Director of Communications for...