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About DAHE

About DAHE

CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY
IN OUR COMMUNITY

At the heart of our organization lies a profound mission: to bring healthcare professionals and the community together in harmony and purpose.

We are deeply committed to supporting healthcare experts in the Digby Area in not only discovering fulfilling careers but also playing an integral role in nurturing a flourishing community.

Our values are the foundation of our endeavours. We are driven by compassion, and take pride in being part of a health care team for our community.

Through collaboration, we believe that unity amplifies our impact, reinforcing the idea that together, we truly make a difference. Above all, quality remains paramount in everything we do.

CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY
IN OUR COMMUNITY

At the heart of our organization lies a profound mission: to bring healthcare professionals and the community together in harmony and purpose.

We are deeply committed to supporting healthcare experts in the Digby Area in not only discovering fulfilling careers but also playing an integral role in nurturing a flourishing community.

Our values are the foundation of our endeavours. We are driven by compassion, and take pride in being part of a health care team for our community.

Through collaboration, we believe that unity amplifies our impact, reinforcing the idea that together, we truly make a difference. Above all, quality remains paramount in everything we do.

There aren’t many places where you can go and really feel like each day that you’re making significant differences in peoples health

– Dr. Ashley McCormick, Digby General Hospital

Community Navigator
Meet Nancy – Your Digby Area Community Navigator

With a rich 16-year history in the healthcare sector, Nancy is committed to bolstering healthcare talent acquisition and continuity in the Digby Area.

The role of community navigator plays an part in advancing our region’s recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals. A few things the community navigator will do:

  • Collaborate with provincial recruitment specialists and other key players to expedite the on-boarding of family physicians and healthcare experts in Digby.
  • Forge a uniform approach to warmly welcome prospective doctors and healthcare professionals, offering them a glimpse into what our region holds.
  • Institute effective channels of communication with physicians, aiming to foster greater retention.
  • Engage and mentor local youth who showcase an inclination towards healthcare professions.
  • Ensure a seamless transition for incoming healthcare personnel by assisting with accommodation, helping coordinate childcare and partner employment, and providing regular check-ins.
  • Plan and organize special events and exploratory sessions for healthcare trainees.

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