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Kindness and Generosity Personified – DGH Champions Al and Mary MacPhee

“Today is about celebrating two remarkable people who have given so much kindness and leadership to Dartmouth General Hospital, it will last a lifetime.” That was the message from Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation President and CEO Stephen Harding as family, friends and hospital staff gathered at a special event to

Kindness and Generosity Personified – DGH Champions Al and Mary MacPhee

“Today is about celebrating two remarkable people who have given so much kindness and leadership to Dartmouth General Hospital, it will last a lifetime.” That was the message from Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation President and CEO Stephen Harding as family, friends and hospital staff gathered at a special event to honour Al and Mary MacPhee. The well-known automotive dealers have made an extraordinary impact on Dartmouth General over many years, helping to advance innovation, expand patient care and inspire others to give back. “Al and Mary, you have built a legacy that reaches far beyond business success,” Stephen said. “It’s a

Remembering Neville

Entrepreneur. Mentor. Community builder. Champion for Atlantic Canada. Friends and family of the late Neville J. Gilfoy came together recently at Dartmouth General Hospital to

“My priority is the patient first and foremost, and I know that my counterparts in all of the zones feel the same way.”

“It’s whatever the patient needs.” That’s how Stephanie Francis describes her work as a Mi’kmaw Indigenous Patient Navigator. She is one of six across the

“I Have a New Outlook on Life” – Karen Shupe’s Story

“I Have a New Outlook on Life” For years, Karen Shupe had a dream of being pain free and having her mobility return so she

Celebrating African Nova Scotian Bursary Recipients at Dartmouth General

“Even right now I get emotional thinking about it, it’s been a lifelong dream for me.” Nathan Cromwell-Tesfazion remembers the moment he opened the e-mail

“They Cared for Me and Brought Me Back” – Ed Mury’s Story

“It was scary.” Ed Mury is reflecting back three years, to May of 2023, when his life changed. He doesn’t remember much about that night,

“Just having it there, it’s calming and relaxing.”

Brian Key remembers getting his first betta fish when he was about 10 years old. A pet iguana was next. And after meeting his eventual

Celebrating National Physiotherapy Month

For Krystyna Thomas, physiotherapy is about the impact that the practice has on patients at every stage and level of their recovery experience. Krystyna currently works in two roles at

The Bragg Family: “It’s Really Special That We’re Taking His Legacy and Helping Other Families”

Christa and Jamie Bragg are sitting in the boardroom of Dartmouth-based Braemed Limited, a medical equipment supply company founded by their late father Frank Bragg,

Rose Fraser: “I Just Feel Like This is My Calling”

Rose Fraser smiles as she thinks back on a photo from her childhood. “I’m standing by the Christmas tree in our house with a stethoscope,