Digby Area Healthcare Engagement is a recruitment and retention initiative dedicated to bringing the healthcare community together.
We strive to connect talented professionals with healthcare organizations in our area, assist with their relocations and welcome them to our thriving healthcare community.
Digby Area Healthcare Engagement is a recruitment and retention initiative dedicated to bringing the healthcare community together.
We strive to connect talented professionals with healthcare organizations in our area, assist with their relocations and welcome them to our thriving healthcare community.
If you are embarking on a new journey or seeking a fresh opportunity, the Digby Area of Nova Scotia offers a nurturing environment for healthcare practitioners to flourish.
Whether you are new to the area or have lived here your entire life, we strive to assist our healthcare community in feeling at home. We are happy to assist healthcare professionals of all kinds fall in love with the Digby Area and are here to help them navigate our community.
We love to engage with the community with fun events, meet and greets, family activities and more!
NAVIGATING FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH
Learn more about living here in the Digby Area.
Explore what a career in healthcare could look like for you.
See what fun you can get up to in our beautiful community.
Events, activities and more to bring our community together.
www.facebook.com/share/p/15ttDZa5Ua6/Community groups working on recruiting and retaining healthcare workers can apply for up to $25,000 in support from the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment (OHPR) Community Fund.
OHPR Community Fund grants are for projects that support:
- planning, recruitment and retention efforts aimed at healthcare professionals
- reducing social and cultural barriers that may impact recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals
- creating a welcoming environment for healthcare professionals.
Non-profits, other community organizations and municipalities can apply for funding by July 16.
Virtual information sessions will be held for those interested. Fund guidelines, the application form and the information session schedule are available at: novascotia.ca/ohpr-community-fund
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Healthcare Professionals check out Lazy Bear Brewing on June 19th for an appreciation discount 😊It's appreciation month in June!
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We have a few healthcare professionals relocating to Digby in the next few months. If you have anything available to rent, please reach out to me by email at dcommnav@outlook.com and/or complete the attached Google form. forms.gle/5cAha7QmMxQBDQep8
Thank you,
Nancy Whalley
Community Navigator
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Karen Marr’s 25 years of dedicated service with VON is a remarkable milestone and a true reflection of her unwavering commitment to care, leadership, and community. Beginning her journey on the road as a Registered Nurse in Digby County, Karen built her foundation through hands-on compassion, supporting clients and families where it mattered most—in their homes and communities.
Her passion and leadership quickly became evident as she stepped into the role of Digby Nurse Manager, where she guided teams with confidence, empathy, and a deep understanding of frontline care. Today, as Director of Home & Community Care, Karen continues to lead with both excellence and heart, shaping the future of care delivery while never losing sight of the people at its center.
Karen is known for being exceptionally thorough and organized, ensuring that every detail is considered and every decision is thoughtful. More importantly, she leads with kindness—consistently demonstrating respect, empathy, and genuine care for her colleagues and the clients we serve.
She truly embodies this year’s VON Week theme, “Powered by Compassion.” In every role she has held, Karen has exemplified what it means to lead with purpose and humanity.
Congratulations, Karen, on 25 incredible years. Your impact is deeply felt, and your leadership continues to inspire us all. #VONWeek2026 #PoweredByCompassion ... See MoreSee Less
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