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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 1h
Currently hiring the Winter '27 Medventions Atlantic fellowship cohort! These fellows will spend Jan–Apr '27 exploring ways to improve patient outcomes & care delivery in the emergency department. Are you interested? Learn more & apply by Oct 30: nshealth.submittable.com/submit/b14ad...
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
It might feel early to be thinking about the holidays but now is the time to book. 📅 Our stunning downtown Halifax office has space available to host your holiday staff party—with beautiful views & plenty of festive cheer. Email healthinnovationhubevents@nshealth.ca for all the merry details!
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Research. Innovation. Impact. What does a year of research and innovation at Nova Scotia Health look like? New knowledge, stronger partnerships, clinical trials and promising ideas moving into practice. Explore our 2025-26 Year at a Glance here: lnkd.in/gTtGZ8Jm
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Meet the Team! As Business Development Coordinator at the Health Innovation Hub, Allie Rose creates connections and opportunities that bring people together around healthcare challenges. Learn about her journey and approach to innovation: tr.ee/qxZL0x
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
For years, blood cancers were thought to be non-hereditary. Nova Scotia Health's Dr. Amy Trottier saw a different story in patients, leading to specialized training and the creation of a hereditary blood cancer risk clinic at the QEII. Learn more about her work: tr.ee/blood-cancer...
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Applications are now OPEN for the next Medventions Atlantic Fellowship from Jan - Apr 2027. Fellows will work in Nova Scotia Health’s emergency medicine department to design solutions for improved care & health outcomes. Deadline to apply: Oct. 30, 2026. Learn more: lnkd.in/e_YCceeT
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
From patient stories to breakthrough ideas, #BioPortAtlantic2026 reinforced why life sciences matter. Research, innovation and collaboration are key to turning promising ideas into real-world impact for patients, providers and communities.
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Ketamine can improve symptoms of treatment-resistant depression within hours. But who's most likely to benefit, and why? Dr. Nunes is looking for answers, with early research findings offering new insight into what happens in the brain as patients begin to feel better. Read more: lnkd.in/g5ffaRyW
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Just two weeks into their fellowship, and our fall Medventions Atlantic fellows Stuti, Dora and Landon are already gaining hands-on experience with Dr. Adam Power and the vascular surgery team at Nova Scotia Health! 👏 Learn more about Medventions Atlantic: tr.ee/UjaU7sPNjB
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Have a research idea? 🔎 Your next funding opportunity may already be out there. Nova Scotia Health researchers can explore upcoming external grants and access support throughout the application process. Learn more: tr.ee/external-gra...
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
How do medical innovations move from the lab to patient care? Join us for Innovation Rx during Dal Innovation Week to hear from leaders in research, entrepreneurship and health innovation. Register today: tr.ee/p3hM17PqsN
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Through research at Nova Scotia Health, Dr. Nunes works to advance treatments for psychiatric disorders and makes sure study participants feel supported and well-cared for during the experience. Learn more and opt in to medical research opportunities via MSI Online: novascotia.ca/msi-online/
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Welcome to our Fall 2026 Medventions Atlantic fellows! They’ll work with Dr. Adam Power, the Nova Scotia Health vascular surgery team, and a network of academic and industry mentors, to identify and advance innovative solutions to real-world healthcare challenges. Learn more: tr.ee/UjaU7sPNjB
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
What does research and innovation have to do with your healthcare? At Nova Scotia Health, they help us find new ways to make care safer, more accessible and effective—turning ideas and evidence into improvements for patients, families and communities.
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Nova Scotia Health research teams can now apply for the Department of Health and Wellness’s ‘Youth Gambling in Nova Scotia’ Research Fund. Learn more and apply: tr.ee/C8z7Nf
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Health innovation happens with the people who deliver and receive care. Our Test & Try process gives clinical teams & patients the opportunity to help test new health innovations in real-world settings. Thank you to everyone who helps us turn promising ideas into better care for Nova Scotians.
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Nova Scotia Health research teams can now apply for the Department of Health and Wellness’s ‘Youth Gambling in Nova Scotia’ Research Fund. Applications close Oct. 12/26 at 4 PM AT Learn more: lnkd.in/gHctRKVa
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Our Test & Try process gives clinical teams and patients the opportunity to help test new health innovations in real settings — helping identify what works, what could be improved and what has the potential to make a difference in care for Nova Scotians. innovationhub.nshealth.ca
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Yesterday, the Health Innovation Hub team got a behind-the-scenes look at the QEII Simulation Centre! We learned how simulation supports teams across Nova Scotia Health and explored where innovation and partnership could help.
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Have you signed up for the Health Innovation Hub’s quarterly newsletter? Subscribe to Breaking Barriers today and get the latest Health Innovation Hub news, stories and updates delivered straight to your inbox. 🔗 tr.ee/_Rq1LfXxfq
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Celebrate the holiday season in style❄️ Our stunning downtown Halifax office has space available to host your holiday staff party—with beautiful city views and plenty of festive cheer. Reach out to healthinnovationhubevents@nshealth.ca for all the merry details
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
From ethical review to ongoing oversight, there are safeguards in place to help ensure research is conducted with participants’ safety, rights and well-being in mind. Want to know more about how research participants are protected? Read the full article: tr.ee/zyXoa8
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Shoutout to Dr. Kenneth Rockwood, member of our Nova Scotia Health research community and a leading expert in frailty and healthy aging, on being featured in TIME magazine!
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Frailty Is More Than Just Weakness. Here's What to Know
The condition can lead to surprising complications.
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Nova Scotia has a medical research consent program that gives Nova Scotians more access to research opportunities and more choice in how they participate in future studies. Learn more about research consent at NovaStudies Connect
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Supported by a $300,000 investment from AstraZeneca, the new Oncology Diagnostic Assessment Clinic at the Cape Breton Cancer Centre is bringing diagnostics, specialist assessments and patient navigation together through a single, coordinated point of access. Learn more: lnkd.in/gZiuvHg5
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
At Nova Scotia Health, innovation is happening every day, with one goal: finding better ways to care for Nova Scotians. Have a question about innovation? We’d love to hear it. 📩 ResearchandInnovation@nshealth.ca
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Medical research helps us answer important questions that improve how we diagnose, treat & manage illness. It leads to new treatments and medical advances, offering more options & hope for Nova Scotians facing health challenges. Learn how you can participate in medical research: tr.ee/h-arWFe35o
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Shoutout to Dr. Luke Chen, hematologist with Nova Scotia Health who specializes in rare diseases, whose expertise helped uncover an unexpected diagnosis for a patient. Read the full story from CBC News: tr.ee/PdQXdQ
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She thought she had cancer. All she needed was a daily pill | CBC News
After extensive chemotherapy for a presumed cancer, Cynthia McNeil was days away from a bone marrow transplant when doctors realized she had been misdiagnosed. She actually had a rare inflammatory con...
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Nova Scotians now have more choice in medical research. The research consent program lets you learn about and participate in future studies that could help shape better care and new treatments. Learn more at NovaStudies Connect: lnkd.in/g5vtJUVn
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Health research helps answer today's healthcare questions while building better care for tomorrow. From improving treatments to enhancing patient experience, research is helping shape a healthier future for Nova Scotians. Have a research question? Let us know, we may feature it as a future FAQ.
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Partnerships are at the heart of everything we do and we'd love to explore how we can work together to solve healthcare challenges and improve care for all Nova Scotians. Interested in partnering with us? Contact us: tr.ee/yJIZ8A-gNV
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Have you signed up for the Health Innovation Hub's quarterly newsletter? Subscribe to Breaking Barriers today to discover how research & innovation are transforming healthcare in Nova Scotia. You'll get the latest stories & updates delivered straight to your inbox. 🔗 tr.ee/_Rq1LfXxfq
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research Fall 2026 Project Grant Competition is open, with a registration deadline of August 12, at 9 p.m. AT. Learn more: tr.ee/6CbdUrs04H
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Congrats to our affiliate scientists on their success in the 2026 CIHR Spring Project Grant competition! We're proud to celebrate Dr. Mary Ellen Macdonald, Dr. Ejemai Eboreime, Dr. Elaine Moody & Dr. Locke Davenport Huyer whose innovative research earned funding through this competitive program.
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The results of the 2026 Canadian Institutes of Health Research Spring Project Grant competition are in, and Nova Scotia Health researchers have secured more than $1.5 million in funding across two projects. 👏
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Looking for a dynamic space to host your next meeting, workshop, or collaboration session? Located in downtown Halifax, our space is ideal for both large events and small meetings. Interested in booking or learning more? Contact healthinnovationhubevents@nshealth.ca
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Are you working on innovative health research? Don’t miss these current funding opportunities! Current opportunities and deadlines: tr.ee/4FP8191wdc
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Final call! Applications for the Fall 2026 Medventions Atlantic Fellowship close Friday, July 17. This immersive innovation fellowship provides a unique opportunity to collaborate directly with clinicians, patients & health system leaders within Nova Scotia Health. 🔗 Apply now: lnkd.in/eNz6sU2f
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Early Bird Registration for the BioPort Atlantic conference closes Sunday! Join more than 300 leaders, innovators & partners in Halifax to build the relationships that move life sciences forward across Atlantic Canada. Register now to save 25% & access the lowest rate available: tr.ee/lQipEiswKb
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
We’re hiring the next cohort of Medventions Atlantic fellows! The fellowship places post-secondary grads & early-career innovators inside Nova Scotia Health’s clinics to collaborate with clinicians, patients & engineering design experts to develop solutions to improve healthcare: lnkd.in/gXDBADX7
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Every medication we prescribe today is built on evidence generated through clinical trials. After 25+ years as a clinical trial investigator, Dr. Thomas Ransom reflects on how trials shape medical practice, improve patient care, and the research participants that make it possible: lnkd.in/gQYM6xdu
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Meet the Team: Quan Nguyen As Business Development Coordinator at the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub, Quan helps build the partnerships that move healthcare innovation from idea to impact. Learn about his career journey and what drives his work: lnkd.in/gNW4SPu7
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
How much of the nutrition advice on social media is backed by science? 🥗 New research led by Nova Scotia Health affiliate scientist Dr. Leah Cahill examined popular YouTube nutrition content, raising important questions about the quality and reliability of health information online.
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Study examines how many YouTubers offering nutrition advice are actually qualified to give it | CBC News
Registered dietitian Leah Cahill says people come to her all the time asking about nutrition information they've seen on social media. She is one of the authors of a new study looking at the quality o...
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
It's Stroke Awareness Month. Through a partnership between March of Dimes Canada and the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub, a pilot program connected stroke survivors and their families with personalized peer support and community resources through After Stroke. Learn more: afterstroke.ca
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Clinical trials don’t just happen in the background of care, they shape it. From bringing new treatments to Nova Scotians, to strengthening everyday clinical decision-making, research is helping transform how care is delivered today & in the future. Learn more: tr.ee/pEwN0LT2HC
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
MSI Online is now available through YourHealthNS.📲🩵 Nova Scotians can renew their health card, manage their personal info & update their medical research consent options, all in one convenient place. Log into YourHealthNS & check out MSI Online today. To learn more, visit: yourhealthns.ca 🏥💊
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Manage your health card information on YourHealthNS. | Nova Scotia Health Authority
MSI Online is now available through YourHealthNS.📲🩵 Nova Scotians can renew their health card, manage their personal information, and update their medical research consent options, all in one conven...
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Hiring Now! Fall 2026 Medventions Atlantic Fellowship—4‑month immersive program embedding interdisciplinary fellows in Nova Scotia Health to identify challenges and co-design solutions. 🏥 Vascular Surgery 🗓️ Sep–Dec 2026 | Halifax ⏰ Apply by July 17, 2026 Apply: lnkd.in/eNz6sU2f
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Are you a student or early-career professional with an innovative idea that could create meaningful impact? 💡 Applications are now open for Falling Walls Lab Atlantic Canada 2026, presented by Research Nova Scotia! Learn more: lnkd.in/d-fB8XVT
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Three years ago, we opened the doors to the Health Innovation Hub in downtown Halifax. 🎉 Since then, our space has become a place where ideas, partnerships and innovation come together to help improve healthcare for Nova Scotians. Take a look at just a few of our major milestones: tr.ee/gFlC6m
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Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub @nshinnovationhub.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
For more than 270 years, Fabry disease in Nova Scotia has connected generations of patients, clinicians and researchers working to better understand and treat this rare inherited condition: lnkd.in/ea9vsNJV
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