The medical device reprocessing (MDR) department at the Halifax Infirmary site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre, is tucked down a long corridor away from the noise and traffic of busy patient care areas. Despite its remote location, the space is open and bright with the sound of sterilizing equipment humming in the background.
Research has consistently shown that gender-affirming care saves lives by improving the mental health, well-being, and relationships of transgender and gender-diverse people.
Nova Scotia Health’s Mental Health and Addictions Community Mental Health and Addictions service in Clark’s Harbour will host a drop-in open house on Oct. 16.
As a specialist physician in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Dr. Brian Moses is aware of the shortages that are challenging rural communities’ access to care. Undeterred by these obstacles, Dr. Moses is channeling his love for rural medicine into support for recruitment initiatives that will enhance healthcare in his community.