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The Role of Occupational Therapy in Primary Care

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Enhance Your Path to Wellness

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DNS Pathways is the new online hub for Doctors Nova Scotia’s physician wellness programs
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Celebrating Navratri

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Understanding this major festival will help physicians provide care that respects their Hindu patients’ culture
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Collective Force

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How three doctors have combined forces to provide exceptional care to patients in a remote corner of Cape Breton
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DNS Pathways

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A Different Way to Learn

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September 2024
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Podcasts as continuing medical education
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Resilience in a World of Change

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2024 Conference of Atlantic Medical Students focuses on innovation and inspiration
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Section of Family Doctors Council Election

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September 2024
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Nominations are now open for five vacancies
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Gold-Medal Doctor

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September 2024
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Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser on blending two lifelong passions
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Bonnie Cremo

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September 2024
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This second-year medical student from Eskasoni First Nation never gave up on her dream
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