April 16, 2026
Doctors Nova Scotia explains how energy drinks can be harmful to youth
CBC Nova Scotia
Quebec is thinking about banning the sale of energy drinks to young people after a 15-year-old on ADHD medication died after consuming Red Bull. Dr. Amanda MacDonald Green, president-elect of Doctors Nova Scotia, explains why the group has been pushing for a ban on energy drinks for youth under 18.
A Legacy of Learning
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Resident Dr. Bridgette Chan, remembers the man who started her on the path of medicine
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Advocacy Framework
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Supporting responsible advocacy
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Strengthening the Culture of Care
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Family physician Dr. Muna Chowdhury is the new director of the Professional Support Program
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Digging Deeper
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How New Glasgow's Dr. Deborah Straub cares for patients in the ED and beyond
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March 24, 2026
Midwifery services beyond Cape Breton pilot sought
Cape Breton Post
Since 2009, midwifery has been regulated in Nova Scotia, and at present, such services are exclusively offered at three sites: Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg, IWK Health Centre in Halifax and St. Martha’s Regional Hospital in Antigonish.
Cape Breton does have one midwifery service operating out of Inverness since October 2024, which does provide such perinatal services.
March 12, 2026
The problem of physician burnout and what can be done to address it.
CBC Maritime Noon
Dr. Muna Chowdhury, physician counsellor and program lead, Doctors Nova Scotia Professional Support Program speaks to Maritime Noon about physician burnout. (Skip to 15:50)