In addition to the association’s regular member updates, contributions from health-care stakeholders such as public health authorities, academic institutions and the province's health authorities are welcome.
The newsletter is sent every Thursday, with the occasional schedule change as needed to accommodate holidays.
To contribute to “Latest News,” send your 45-word write-up (including URL where readers can find more information, or email address, as appropriate) to Melissa Murray by 12 p.m. (noon) on the Monday prior to publication. Please note: Event listings should be submitted to the events calendar, not the newsletter.
Current issue
Latest News: Payments update (July 10, 2025)
Archived issues
June 26, 2025: Error in rostering grant payments
June 19, 2025: Did you miss the DNS annual conference?
June 12, 2025: A Guide to Hiring Clinic Staff
June 5, 2025: DNS launches revised EDI(R)A framework
May 29, 2025: Share the newsletter with clinic staff
May 22, 2025: Payment calendar now available
May 15, 2025: Crucial Conversations in Health Care virtual course
May 9, 2025: Doctors Day contest winners
May 1, 2025: Happy Doctors Day!
April 24, 2025: Volunteer at the DNS Youth Runs
April 17, 2025: Announcing the DNS award recipients
April 10, 2025: Members' forum questions due tomorrow
April 3, 2025: 2025-26 Board election results
March 27, 2025: Register now for the 2025 DNS annual conference
March 20, 2025: Physician Retirement Fund
March 13, 2025: N.S. delegates wanted for CMA annual meeting
March 6, 2025: Section of Physician Leaders meeting on March 17
Feb. 27, 2025: Deadline to submit HCSA claims approaching
Feb. 20, 2025: African Heritage Month
Feb. 13, 2025: 2024 tax slips will be emailed
Feb. 6, 2025: News: Member Satisfaction Survey
Jan. 30, 2025: Upcoming PLI course
Jan. 23, 2025: Nova Scotia Health Locum Program
Jan. 16, 2025: Get ready for tax time
Jan. 9, 2025: Section of Physician Leaders meeting on Jan. 20
Dec. 19, 2024: Questions about the Physician Retirement Fund?
Dec. 12, 2024: Arbitration by Resolution Panel volunteers needed
Dec. 5, 2024: Ongoing postal strike
Nov. 28, 2024: Last chance to nominate
Nov. 20, 2024: 2024 election update
Nov. 14, 2024: Election 2024
Nov. 7, 2024: Recognize Nova Scotia's rural physicians
Oct. 31, 2024: Physician Retirement Fund
Oct. 24, 2024: Shine a light on your colleagues
Oct. 17, 2024: New, virtual leadership course
Oct. 10, 2024: Last chance to apply for the IMG Grant
Oct. 3, 2024: DNS Pathways
Sept. 26, 2024: Recognizing Indigenous history
Sept. 19, 2024: Ensure you receive your 2024 tax forms
Sept. 12, 2024: Membership payments due Oct. 1