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In 2026, the Aberdeen Health Foundation will mark 40 years of supporting health and wellness in Pictou County, and we’d love to hear how that support may have touched your life.
As part of our celebration, we’re collecting stories and moments from people in the community whose lives have been positively impacted by Foundation-funded programs, services, or hospital care. Whether it’s something small that made a difference or a lasting memory of care received, we want to hear from you.
We also welcome submissions from hospital staff and health care providers whose work has been supported or made easier thanks to Foundation investments. If the Foundation has helped you provide better care or enhanced your workplace in some way, we’d love to include your perspective too.
Stories of all lengths are welcome. Every experience helps highlight the impact of local health care and community support.
Selected stories may be shared in whole or in part on our social media channels, website, and publications as part of the 40th anniversary campaign.
As a thank you, everyone who submits a story will be entered into a draw to win one of four (4) local restaurant gift certificates, valued at $100 each!
Need a little inspiration?
Here are just a few of the ways the Foundation has supported care in our community:
Pictou County PEP – an enhanced, holistic Patient Empowerment Program for adults living with ongoing health conditions
FORBOW – early intervention in youth mental health
RAZ – Rapid Assessment Zone in the Aberdeen Emergency Department
Pictou County Community Health Centre
Mental Wellness Roundtable and related programs, like the Mental Wellness Resilience Toolkit and Resource Guide, Surf Smart with SchoolsPlus, Mental Wellness Workshops in rural communities, and Crisis Intervention Team training for local law enforcement
Investments in Women’s & Children’s Health, including digital mammography, new birthing beds, and neonatal care equipment like the BiliBlanket and bladder scanner
Public Health transportation support program
Medical Equipment Upgrades throughout the hospital and for home and community care, such as VON Pictou County
Virtual Care @ Your Library – removing barriers and increasing access to virtual care through a dedicated position at the Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
Healthy Pictou County physician and health care recruitment initiative
MOLLI breast seed localization technology
Cuddle Beds for Palliative Care
Palliative Care Unit redesign
Orthopedic Centre of Excellence
Music Therapy
Hospital Cafeteria redesign
Emergency Department Redevelopment – patient monitoring technology
Oncology Clinic redesign
Digital Radiography upgrades
Submit Your Story
Prize Draw Disclaimer:
All individuals who submit a story to the 40 for 40 campaign will be entered into a random prize draw for one of four (4) local restaurant gift certificates valued at $100 each. The draw will take place after submissions close, on December 15, 2025. The winner will be selected at random and contacted using the contact information provided with their submission.
While more than one story may be submitted, each entrant will only be entered once into the draw. No purchase or donation is necessary to enter. By entering, you consent to your name being announced publicly if selected as the winner. The prize must be accepted as awarded and has no cash value.
Open to residents of Nova Scotia aged 18 and older (or with parent/guardian permission). Employees or board members of the Aberdeen Health Foundation and their immediate family members are not eligible to win.
Submissions may be shared publicly as part of the Foundation’s 40th anniversary campaign.