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Metropolis Social Determinants of Health Conference: Reflecting on Insightful Discussions

Posted on Friday, October 06, 2023 11:09 AM

The N4 team had the pleasure to attend Metropolis Social Determinants of Health Conference and get the chance to connect with thought leaders, innovators, and frontline workers in the Canadian healthcare system to discuss the social determinants of health and work towards a healthier, and a more equitable future.

Despite the heroic endeavors of frontline workers throughout the pandemic, the Canadian healthcare system faltered under the strain. Transitioning from a pandemic to an endemic phase,...

Nova Scotia: Provincial Nominee Program expanding to include paramedics and pharmacy technicians

Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2023 01:45 PM

The International Graduates in Demand stream of Nova Scotia’s Provincial Nominee Program is expanding to include paramedics and pharmacy technicians. Adding these occupations to this immigration pathway supports Nova Scotia’s recruitment efforts for healthcare professionals.

“Paramedics and pharmacy technicians play crucial roles in our healthcare system, and we need more of them,” said Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson. “Access to this immigration stream helps people who have grown...

N4 Booth at The Metropolis Conference, Oct 2-3

Posted on Monday, October 02, 2023 05:46 PM

Photo Gallery: N4 booth at The Metropolis Social Determinants of Health Conference will appear here on the public site.

The Metropolis Social Determinants of Health Summit aimed to examine lessons learned from the contagion for social researchers, policymakers, and service providers via an examination of the demographic, social, economic, political and behavioural factors that impacted the ability to respond to the health emergency arising from the pandemic with a view to establishing a more...

Trusted Resources about Equitable Health Care Through Interpretation

Posted on Monday, October 02, 2023 03:42 PM

The need for interpreter services has never been greater. Good, clear, and accurate communication is essential in delivering exceptional care to any child or youth.

N4 has put together trusted resources about accessible interpreter services and tools that are necessary to provide the highest quality interpreter services to families.

N4 Webinar

Ensuring Equitable Health Care Through Interpretation: From Concept to Practice

Speaker:

Jill Sullivan, Manager, Patience Experience, CHEO
Jocelyn Lamont,

Featured Member: Mohja Alia

Posted on Friday, September 29, 2023 01:30 PM

Mohja Alia is the Manager of Employment and Bridging Programs at Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS). Mohja oversees employment and bridging programs and services that support immigrants in Nova Scotia and pre-arrival to Canada. She is an accomplished professional who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1997 as an immigrant from Jordan.  

Like many immigrant families, Mohja and her family came to Nova Scotia eager to contribute to their new home as entrepreneurs who dreamt of starting a...

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