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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...

The Aberdeen Health Foundation was founded over 35 years ago, born from a need for updated hospital equipment at the same time government funding was being reduced. While the needs were clear to all, it was founding director and lifelong member Jim Gogan who became...

Donald Horne discovered his love of giving late in life when he reviewed his investments and estate and realized he was in a position to donate. As one of his preferred charities, the Aberdeen Health Foundation in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, benefitted greatly from...

While we already know what a vital role those working in health care play in our community, some employees are going above and beyond. For Nova Scotia Health employee Nancy MacConnell-Maxner, giving back to her community has always been a priority. Through her...

New equipment at the Rehabilitation Services department of the Aberdeen Hospital is opening a world of functionality and communication for its pediatric patients, and causing a flurry of excitement among staff, patients and their families. “These devices are kind of...