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The Board of the Aberdeen Health Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Ferris to the position of Executive Director of the Aberdeen Health Foundation. Michelle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from a variety of sectors in Pictou...

Pictou County Vital Signs About 60 people gathered at NSCC on May 9 to take part in the “Vital Conversation” event hosted by the Pictou County Vital Signs Core Team. The event was just the first in a series the committee hopes will be hosted around Pictou County. “Our...

Staff at New Glasgow McDonald's celebrated McHappy Day on May 2 with lots of creative and fun ways to raise funds for the Women and Children's Unit at the Aberdeen Hospital. Proceeds to the Aberdeen Health Foundation will be used for a new Paediatric Vein Viewer,...

How might we improve health, belonging & quality of life in Pictou County? People who live here know this place best and have the greatest stake in creating local solutions. Come share your knowledge and experience about life in Pictou County. This conversation...

Projects that support early childhood development, address homelessness, improve accessibility to nutritious food, and encourage healthy lifestyles are a few examples of the types of projects that could qualify for the Aberdeen Health Foundation’s Population Health...

The Aberdeen Health Foundation has announced $50,000 in funding that will support community-based projects that maintain, protect, and improve the health of the people of Pictou County. The deadline to apply for this funding is April 23. Aberdeen Health Foundation...

2021 Population Health Funding 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 populations experience to achieving their full health potential....

The Aberdeen Health Foundation is now accepting applications for the Children's Aid Society (CAS) Endowment. The deadline is April 13. Funding is open to community organizations and programs that are working to foster healthy outcomes for children, youth, and families...

Thanks to a donation to the Aberdeen Health Foundation from the Investors Group, patients like Payton Moore are benefitting from new equipment in the Aberdeen Hospital’s Paediatric Rehabilitation Department. The unit’s physiotherapist, Crystal Cameron was pleased to...

The Aberdeen Health Foundation has a 30-year history of enhancing health care in Pictou County by investing in advanced patient care technology and staff development. More recently, the Foundation has identified the need to also invest in fostering population health....

The pumpkin patch at McLean’s farm began as a way for their son to raise money for university. It has continued as a tradition the McLean family now uses to support local charities. This past year they grew pink pumpkins for cancer research but wanted to make an...

Our Community Thrives on Generosity This year, we are pleased to report that the Aberdeen Health Foundation invested nearly $900,000 in capital upgrades and new equipment, enhancing services in many hospital departments. In addition, over $200,000 supported education...

The first week of October 2017 was one of Susan Malcolm’s most memorable. That was when, quite unexpectedly, she received notification of three separate bequests. She had been aware of only one; the other two were a complete surprise - they were people Susan had known...

  After 20 years with the Aberdeen Health Foundation, our intrepid Executive Director has decided it is time to retire. While we are sorry to lose Susan Malcolm, someone who has always worked with the highest integrity and commitment to our donors and other...

The Kinsmen Club of New Glasgow recently made a $2,000 donation to the Aberdeen Health Foundation Oncology Client Fund. The Kinsmen raise funds through club initiatives, including Kinsmen Eastlink TV Bingo. The Oncology Client Fund is administered by the Aberdeen...

  This year the Aberdeen Health Foundation invested over $1.5 million to enhance health care in Pictou County. Support included more than $1.3 million in new equipment for many of the hospital’s departments, $55,000 in specialized training for staff, over $18,000...

Patients and visitors to the Aberdeen Hospital on Thursday morning were greeted by a friendly crew offering free parking, hot chocolate, sweets, and candy canes. New Glasgow was one of just six locations in Canada to be treated to a “Magical Wishes” event, courtesy of...

“You have to look after your community. Your community is your family,” says Fred Haddad, owner of Maple Cedar Restaurant in New Glasgow. Giving back is so important to Haddad that he regularly donates a portion of the proceeds from sales at his new restaurant to...