Practice Here NOW

07/28/2026

This will be a game changer for new physicians and their families moving to our community!

07/23/2026

WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS!

This week, Practice Here NOW (South Shore Health Foundation ) had the privilege of partnering with Dalhousie Family Medicine Residency Program to welcome our three new Halifax/South Shore Family Medicine Residents. Dr. Onai Sharif and Dr. Kalei Crowell will be based out of Liverpool and Dr. Kristyn Reeves will be based out of Lunenburg.

Joining us at the lunch was one of our second year family medicine residents (R2's), Dr. Liam Redden. It was a great opportunity for the residents to connect and for Dr. Redden to impart some wisdom about his experiences so far.

Shout out to the 27 South Restaurant, Lounge & Catering for a delicious lunch on their fabulous patio.

Please join us in welcoming these residents as they continue their medical education journey living, learning, practicing and playing on the South Shore!

07/21/2026

Looking for a face painter for an event Sunday August 23, 2-4pm, at the Lunenburg Yacht Club. If you know of anyone please DM me.

07/14/2026

Looking for a face painter/children's entertainer for an event on Sunday August 23 at the Lunenburg Yacht Club (2-4pm). Please PM me.

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07/09/2026

Practice Here Now and the South Shore Health Foundation is so proud to support Nova Scotia Health in the attraction, settlement and retention of physicians and their families on the South Shore. Together we are improving the health outcomes for the residents of our communities.

More doctors. More access to care. Stronger healthcare for Nova Scotians.

Nova Scotia welcomed 278 new doctors between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026, resulting in a net gain of 199 physicians practising across the province.

This milestone reflects the collective efforts of healthcare teams, government, communities, recruitment consultants and many partners across Nova Scotia, all working together to improve access to care.

Thank you to everyone whose collaboration and commitment help make Nova Scotia a place where physicians choose to live, work and become part of the communities they serve.

Welcome to Nova Scotia! 💙

Learn more: https://www.nshealth.ca/news-and-notices/nova-scotia-recruits-278-new-doctors-2025-26-net-gain-199

06/29/2026

Last week Practice Here Now and Nova Scotia. More than Medicine+ had the pleasure of taking out our six Dalhousie Medical School LIC students and one of our family medicine residents for an afternoon of kayaking. Guided by Karl at Pleasant Paddling, we had an amazing tour through the islands around Blue Rocks. Highlights of our paddle were seeing the ospreys in the nest, taking the "secret passage", rock skipping, learning to use a shell as a whistle and seeing the Bluenose II sail by.

Experiences like this, besides being a nice break from their studies and work, give the students a chance to see a little of what the South Shore has to offer, and helps them to envision what their futures could look like as physicians on the South Shore.

06/26/2026

Please join Practice Here Now and the South Shore Health Foundation in welcoming Dr. Olakunle Ojubolamo (Dr. Ola as he likes to be called) to Nova Scotia. Dr. Ola and his family relocated here from the United Kingdom, and he will be working at South Shore Regional Hospital. We are so happy that they chose the South Shore to live, work and play!

If you see Dr. Ola in the hospital or the community, please extend a warm South Shore welcome!

06/25/2026

Please join Practice Here Now and the South Shore Health Foundation in welcoming Dr. Mariam Shams to Nova Scotia. Originally from South Africa, Dr. Shams and her family are fully embracing all that the South Shore has to offer.

If you see Dr. Shams in the clinic or in the community, please extend a warm South Shore welcome!

06/16/2026

EAST COAST LOBSTER LANDS ON THE WEST COAST!

This lucky little girl was the winner of our stuffed lobster colouring contest at the recent Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) Rural & Remote conference. "Born" in Halifax, Mr. Lobster travelled to Quebec City for the conference and then ended up all the way on BC's Sunshine Coast. Lucky lobster! Enjoy your new life on the other coast!

06/15/2026

We have an incoming physician looking for temporary (6-12 months) housing in the Bridgewater area starting September 1. Must be within 20 minutes of South Shore Regional Hospital. Other requirements:
- preference for 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- pet friendly (one cat)
- unfurnished or partially furnished
- nice to have - washer/dryer and dishwasher
- house or apartment
If you have or know of anything available, please email me directly at [email protected].
South Shore Health Foundation