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With funding support from the Aberdeen Health Foundation, Pictou County hosted the first ever conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in Nova Scotia with a focus on intervention. It was organized by the Northern Region FASD Committee to enhance...

From the New Glasgow News Peter and Richard Bennett are shown with teachers who took part in mental health training on Friday at New Glasgow Academy. The Bennett family provided a donation, which created the Sandbar Mental Health Endowment. Funds from the endowment...

The programs offered by New Hope have become an important part of Natasha Turner’s path to mental health. Diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2015, Natasha is committed to doing what it takes to be well, having experienced all the negative aspects of her illness,...

The Aberdeen Hospital is piloting a first in Nova Scotia. With funding support from the Aberdeen Health Foundation, our nurses will be leading a planned system change that will transform patient care at the bedside. They will be using an internationally respected best...

Family Day at New Hope was a huge success with about 60 people in attendance to learn more about the programs their loved ones are participating in and to see all they are accomplishing. Everything from photography and art to gardening was showcased and how these...

With new endowments and new funding initiatives, the Aberdeen Health Foundation is busier than ever these days. We are pleased to introduce a new addition to the team, Kim Martin. As Administrative Coordinator, Kim works alongside Susan Malcolm, our Executive...

The students and teachers of Trenton Elementary hosted the 3rd Annual Debbie’s Walk recently. The event, which is held in memory of beloved educational assistant Debbie Campbell, has now raised $5,000 for the Aberdeen Health Foundation’s Oncology Client Fund. A...

Each year, the Aberdeen Health Foundation’s Dr. Johnnie Miles Williston Fund provides funding to advance training and therapeutic approaches available at the hospital. This year, 12 staff members in a number of departments are receiving funding support, including the...

The former Friends of the Arts Society has made a donation to honour the organization’s musical legacy. Just under $5,000 has been gifted to the Aberdeen Health Foundation to support Dr. Kwasnik-Krawczyk’s music therapy program in the Aberdeen Hospital’s Palliative...

Story by: Avery Tremblett, Public Health Summer Student The Aberdeen Hospital's rooftop garden is back for a second growing season. The garden proved a success last year and has returned to add beauty thanks again to the generous funding of the Aberdeen Hospital...

Dr. Eric Beaton is looking forward to providing dental care to some new patients. The Bright Smiles Project is making it possible for patients living with a mental illness to receive a dental exam, x-rays, tooth cleaning, and one-year supply of oral care products....

Don Horne was able to get a firsthand look at how his donation to the Aberdeen Health Foundation is making a difference for women and children’s care at the Aberdeen Hospital. Alana Toole, RN gives Don a demonstration of the new Pediatric Video Intubation Scope for...

The Aberdeen Health Foundation’s CAS Endowment is helping Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County make matches in our community. Pictured are Little Sister Emily MacDonald and Big Sister Renee Campbell, who were recently matched. Emily has been active in other Big...

Thank you to everyone who made Open Hospital Day a success - to the doctors and nurses who volunteered to be a part of the day, and to everyone who attended and asked great questions. It was wonderful to be able to share how your support to the Foundation is making a...

Aberdeen Hospital staff together with the Aberdeen Health Foundation will be hosting Open Hospital Day on Sunday, May 7, 2017 from 1 – 3 pm at the Aberdeen Hospital in New Glasgow. This event will give the community a behind the scenes look at many areas of the...

Earlier today, Jocelyn Cormier and Chelsie Cormier dropped by to present the Aberdeen Health Foundation with a cheque for over $470 from the fundraising drive they spearheaded with their classmates in NSCC's Continuing Care Assistant program. The students sold tickets...

Nurturing Strong African Nova Scotian Families is a pilot program introduced by the provincial government in efforts to help preserve African Nova Scotian culture, and support strong African Nova Scotian (ANS) families. Approximately 12 people from African Nova...

Our Community Thrives on Generosity The generosity of the people of Pictou County is evident in their support of the Aberdeen Health Foundation. The hard work of 20 volunteer board members ensures that funds entrusted to the Foundation serve their intended purposes....

The Aberdeen Health Foundation will be hosting its 30th Annual General Meeting on February 23. As the board prepares to mark this milestone, there is one member for whom this represents a significant anniversary as well. Jim Gogan has served on the board all thirty of...