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CAS Funding Applications Now Open
The Aberdeen Health Foundation is now accepting applications for the Children's Aid Society (CAS) Endowment. The deadline is March 31. The endowment was created by a gift from the former Children’s Aid Society of Pictou County to provide funding for programs and...
Making Birthday Wishes for Others
Though two years apart in age, siblings Brooke and Ethan Howes share the same birthday – November 24. It was Brooke’s idea that their birthday party, which the two always celebrate together with friends, could be a way to do something for the Aberdeen Hospital Palliative Care Unit where they had spent time the previous year visiting their most beloved aunt, Fay.
Dragon Boat Team gives big for local cancer care
Members of the Women Alike Abreast A River Dragon Boat Team recently dropped by the Aberdeen Hospital’s laboratory to see the new equipment their most recent donation has made possible. The department has a new microscope and blood stainer, replacing technology that...
Providing respite and practicing life skills
Highland Community Residential Services (HCRS) and Northern Region Respite Services (NRRS) has received funding from the Aberdeen Health Foundation’s CAS Endowment toward two projects. The organization will use this support to increase the respite service it provides...
The most touching part of the season
Equipment Funded in 2015 Operating Room Minimally Invasive Suite $252,225 Patient Beds 75/25 % funding $28,201 Pharmacy Automated Dispensing Medication Unit $13,588 Camera Based Validation System $32,000 Ophthalmology YAG Laser $84,000 Ophthalmic...
Investing for excellence
With four orthopaedic surgeons performing on average nine surgeries every day, the Aberdeen Hospital's orthopaedic department is helping patients and young athletes like North Nova Gryphon's Caitrin Skelton get back into game shape. Thanks to investments by the...
Investing for Excellence
The night before Caitrin Skelton’s surgery she was excited. The next morning she would be heading into the operating room to rebuild the torn ligament in her knee. Most would be nervous, but for Caitrin the surgery meant she’d be one step closer to getting back on the basketball court — right where her injury had happened.
Getting the best start in life
New play-rich learning space at Kids First is making sure no one is left behind The Aberdeen Health Foundation’s CAS Endowment Legacy Fund is supporting a significant capital project at Kids First Family Resource Centre to create a play-based learning environment....
Helping Staff be Their Best
Health care is more than state-of-the-art equipment, it's about people too. For that reason, the Aberdeen Health Foundation provides direct support for the continued education and development of health care staff. From keeping the Diagnostic Imaging department...
Helping Staff be Their Best
Health care is even more than state-of-the-art equipment and technology; it’s about people too. For that reason, the Aberdeen Health Foundation provides direct support for the training and development of health care staff.
Integrating play in the classroom at New Glasgow Academy
Aberdeen Health Foundation’s CAS Endowment has provided funding for an innovative play-based program at New Glasgow Academy. “Let’s Play!” uses play to teach resilience, self-regulation, and communication skills to students in the 4 Plus to Grade Two classrooms....
Opening Doors to End Family Violence
A workshop to provide rural areas of Nova Scotia with resources to better understand mental illness and addictions, and their link to family violence. Wednesday, October 21 @ 7 pm Northumberland Regional High School Free
McHappy for new birthing chair
Staff at local McDonald’s boost McHappy proceeds for new birthing chair The staff of McDonald’s New Glasgow recently dropped by the Aberdeen Hospital to deliver a cheque for $8,000, which represents the proceeds from its 2015 McHappy Days fundraising drive. Pictured...
Cora's New Hope
Cora’s diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder marks a line in her life – a start line. It wasn’t until Cora was properly diagnosed that things in her life actually began to change for the better. Before her diagnosis, Cora’s life was one of contrasts. Born and raised in Pictou...
Free film screening for mental illness week
Mental Illness Awareness Week is October 4 – 10, 2015, and locally, there will be a free film screening to raise awareness of mental illness and its impact on families. Infinitely Polar Bear will be screened at 10 am, Saturday, October 10 at Cineplex Odeon Theatres on...
Donor Puts Twist on Planned Giving
Don Horne is a great character with a big heart and he just made a huge impact on health care in Pictou County. Rather than waiting to leave the gift in his Will he's donating now — and getting to witness the impact. Get all the good news about how Don is living and...
Funding for health & wellness pilot project at Summer Street
Aberdeen Health Foundation’s CAS endowment is providing funds to Summer Street for a 12-month health and wellness pilot project. The program will provide information and promote healthy living to Summer Street’s clients via presentations, demonstrations and guest...
Families Matter in Mental Health
Do you have someone close to you with a mental health problem or illness? Families Matter in Mental Health 11-Week Group Program Education - Support - Coping Strategies for Family & Friends Cafeteria, 2nd floor NSCC Stellarton Campus 39 Acadia Avenue...
Pictou County students gain experience in health field
This past summer, the Aberdeen Hospital once again partnered with the Chignecto-Central Regional School Board offering co-op placements for three students from Pictou County entering Grade 12 this September. Each student had to complete 200 hours of placement in a...
Feeding families and fostering food security
Community Cupboard’s new garden is feeding families and fostering food security For six years now, the Maranatha Bible Church Community Cupboard program has provided supplies of clothing, bedding, dishes and non-perishable food items to anyone in need. This year, with...