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Regulating Medicine in Nova Scotia

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Meet the doctor responsible for the Medical Act of 1856 and the Anatomy Act of 1870
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2025 Member Motion Preview

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Your DNS
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Topics for discussion at AGM include President-elect nomination, bylaw updates and new sections
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Canadian Jewish Heritage Month

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May 2025
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Celebrate and learn about Jewish culture, faith and history in May
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Celebrating Physician Achievements

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May 2025
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Meet Dr. Agnes Chinelo Iwegbu - winner of this year's Physician Health Promotion Award - and the other 2025 DNS Achievement Award Winners
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Janice Hudson
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2025 federal election

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Laurel King

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Dr. Stephen Miller

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Dr. Wendy Stewart

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Dr. Meredith Chiasson

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The Turn of the Tide

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Dr. A.C. Silver on the ups and downs of building community
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Dr. AC Silver
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