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Volunteer at the DNS Youth Run

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Male physician volunteer at the Doctors Nova Scotia Blue Nose Youth Run
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March 2026
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Your DNS
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Celebrate 22 years of helping young people build healthy habits
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Looking Ahead

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March 2026
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How Dr. Peter Blaikie is helping build the future of healthcare in Pugwash
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LTC/RCF billing codes

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Awards Committee

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Preceptor Extraordinaire

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February 2026
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Views
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Dr. Samuel Allan Muir of Truro and his famous apprentice, Sir Thomas Roddick
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Allan E. Marble, PhD
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African Heritage Month

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February 2026
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Your DNS
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Honouring the culture, achievements, contributions and legacy of African Nova Scotian communities
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Understanding Third-party Contracts

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February 2026
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Your DNS
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New DNS resource for physicians
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In Good Hands

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Dr. Heather Poushay
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February 2026
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How Dr. Heather Poushay cares for her patients - in the OR and beyond
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Board Election 2026-27

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Dealing with Adversity

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December 2025/January 2026
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With his fourth year of medical school underway, Korede Akindoju reflects on the challenges that lie ahead
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