Practice Here NOW

09/04/2026

Cardiologist Dr. Kathleen MacEachen keeps heart care pumping on South Shore!

Dr. Kathleen MacEachen arrived on the South Shore three years ago and stepped into a system still recovering from COVID-19 disruptions. Since then, the cardiologist has embarked on rewarding work to help rebuild cardiac rehabilitation and expand heart services. A big part of her job is preventing illness before it becomes a crisis. She has delivered public talks on women’s heart health and sees education as a powerful tool. “Keeping people from getting sick in the first place, that’s really rewarding,” she says. “To have people come up and say, ‘I learned a lot from this session’, that’s powerful stuff.”

Read more about how Dr. Kathleen MacEachen keeps heart care pumping online https://www.nshealth.ca/news-and-notices/cardiologist-dr-kathleen-maceachen-keeps-heart-care-pumping-south-shore

We are very privileged to have Dr. MacEachen working in our community and helping to keep the residents healthy!

09/02/2026

WELCOME 2026-27 LIC STUDENTS!

Just 2 weeks after we said goodbye to our 2025-26 cohort of LIC students we welcomed 6 new students for the 2026-27 year.

Welcome Week was filled with lots of activities, both in and out of the hospitals and clinics, designed to help them get to know where they will be living, learning and working for the next year. Monday kicked off with a wonderful lunch at Wile's Lake Farm Market. Thursday they did Amazing Race Bridgewater to discover some of what is available in their new community, followed by a picnic lunch at Miller Point Peace Park catered by Hustle & Bustle Catering . Friday morning was a simulation lab hosted by 5 of our amazing ED doctors - thank you to Drs. Tennant, Riding, Malik, Alden and Densmore. It was a great week to kick off their year!

Please join Practice Here Now and the South Shore Health Foundation in welcoming Gary Jones (Bridgewater), Johanna Gysbersten (Lunenburg), Jonathan Mansvelt (Bridgewater), Naomi MacMillan (Bridgewater), Marie Marshall (Liverpool) and David Sapp (Liverpool). Over the next several weeks we will get to know each of them individually.

If you see these eager learners in the hospital, clinic or out in the community please extend a warm South Shore welcome!

08/27/2026

WELCOME DR. ALBERT!

Please join Practice Here Now and South Shore Health Foundation in welcoming Dr. Albert to Lunenburg! We are so happy that you have chosen the South Shore to work, live and play. If you see Dr. Albert in the clinic, the hospital or the community, please extend a big South Shore welcome!

08/26/2026

WELCOME DR. WHELAN!

Please join Practice Here Now and South Shore Health Foundation in welcoming Dr. Whelan to Bridgewater! We are so happy that you have chosen the South Shore to work, live and play. If you see Dr. Whelan in the clinic, the hospital or the community, please extend a big South Shore welcome!

08/25/2026

Desperately looking for a face painter for this Sunday (August 30) 2-4pm at the Lunenburg Yacht Club. If you are interested or know somebody, please DM me.
South Shore Health Foundation

08/22/2026

Sorry to say that we have had to postpone our event until next week. Please pass along the news.
Lunenburg Yacht Club
South Shore Health Foundation

PHYSICIAN SOCIAL POSTPONED!

Due to the inclement weather forecasted for Sunday, the Physician Summer Social event has been postponed until next Sunday August 30. Same time, same place, same fun activities.

Let me know if you can still make it! And help me get the word out.

08/21/2026

PHYSICIAN SOCIAL POSTPONED!

Due to the inclement weather forecasted for Sunday, the Physician Summer Social event has been postponed until next Sunday August 30. Same time, same place, same fun activities.

Let me know if you can still make it! And help me get the word out.

08/11/2026

CELEBRATING OUR LIC STUDENTS

Last week, Practice Here Now and the South Shore Health Foundation had the absolute pleasure of celebrating the accomplishments of our 6 Dalhousie Medical School LIC students as they finish up their third year of study. These exceptional medical students have spent the last year living, learning and loving the South Shore, all while growing in knowledge and confidence, and experiencing all that rural medicine has to offer.

Although all of our learners had an impact in our community, two of our students were recognized for contributions that went above and beyond - Allison Flowerdew, Community Outreach Champion Award, and Tanaka Oyefodunrin, Patient Champion Award. Congratulations to you both!

This was also an opportunity to celebrate the incredible preceptors we have, and thank them for all the work they do to support our LIC program. Across the three hospitals and many family medicine clinics we have over 110 dedicated physicians teaching and mentoring our next generation of doctors. Although all of them are exceptional, three were recognized by the learners for their contributions - Dr. Todd Stoddart, Dr. Dar Kiamiri, and Dr. Reza Ghaffari.

Thank you to Lightship Brewing Company for the amazing venue and delicious lobster supper! We couldn't have had a more beautiful night!

To the students - AJ Hennenfent, Adrienne Gaudreault, Allison Flowerdew, Sam Moore, Brianna Legere, and Tanaka Oyefodunrin - we wish you all the best as you continue on your medical education journey and sincerely hope to see you back on the South Shore. It has been a wonderful year and we will miss you!

Nova Scotia. More than Medicine+

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!