Southwest Nova Scotia Organizations Receive $58,000 to Support Healthcare Professional Retention
Four groups in Southwest Nova Scotia received a combined $58,000 from the provincial Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment Community Fund. The grants will support initiatives such as appreciation events, recruitment videos, and marketing materials aimed at attracting and retaining healthcare workers.
Two community groups and two municipal units in Southwest Nova Scotia have been awarded a total of $58,000 through the provincial Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment (OHPR) Community Fund. This funding is designated for initiatives designed to attract, welcome, and retain health-care professionals in the region.
The grants are distributed among four specific organizations. The Yarmouth and Area Chamber of Commerce received $20,000 to fund physician appreciation, recognition, and welcome events, as well as resident engagement activities. The Municipality of Shelburne was awarded $16,450 to celebrate the contributions of local health-care professionals and foster a positive workplace culture.
Additionally, the Digby and Area Health Service Charitable Foundation received $11,950. These funds will be used for appreciation events, the production of a recruitment video, and the creation of a booklet highlighting health-care opportunities. The Municipality of Clare received $9,600 to design booth marketing materials for campus visits specifically targeting bilingual medical students.
Charlene d’Entremont, community navigator for the Yarmouth and Area Medical Partnership, stated that the fund helps newcomers feel a sense of belonging. The projects supported by these grants include cultural celebrations, settlement assistance, and networking activities intended to strengthen the ability of communities to support medical professionals in putting down roots.
This allocation is part of a broader provincial effort. For this fiscal year, the province is providing approximately $388,000 through the OHPR Community Fund to support 23 groups across Nova Scotia.