Digby Area Health

June 13th is Long Term Care Day

Today, we celebrate the dedicated staff, volunteers, residents, and families who make long-term care communities so special. Thank you to everyone in Digby and the surrounding area who provides compassionate care, support, and kindness each day. Your commitment helps make a difference in the lives of residents and their loved ones. 💙

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Meal Assistant & Therapeutic Recreation Volunteers Needed Volunteer opportunities available

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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: https://novascotia.ca/ohpr-community-fund

Read more: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/06/11/applications-open-healthcare-recruitment-retention-funding

Healthcare Professionals check out Lazy Bear Brewing on June 19th for an appreciation discount 😊

It's appreciation month in June!

Each Friday we're saying thanks to different community members. Receive 20% off your first drink and a pizza!

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 [email protected] and/or complete the attached Google form. https://forms.gle/5cAha7QmMxQBDQep8

Thank you,

Nancy Whalley
Community Navigator
Digby Area Healthcare Engagement

We want to hear from you once again!

As part of the Welcoming Communities Campaign, we are launching a follow-up survey to see if we’ve moved the needle and made a meaningful impact in creating a more welcoming, inclusive, and connected healthcare community.

Your feedback will help us measure the success of the campaign, understand where progress has been made, and identify areas where more work is needed.

Thank you for being part of this important initiative and for helping shape the future of our community.

Healthcare in Digby - Community Survey We’re conducting a short survey to better understand how residents feel about healthcare in the Municipality of Digby, especially when it comes to the recruitment and support of healthcare workers who come from outside the region. We also recently completed a campaign focused on improving support ...

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.

VON Week - May 17 - 23, 2026

https://von.ca/en/von-week

VON Week | VON  Join us in celebrating VON Week May 17 - 23, 2026!Every year, VON Week provides us with an opportunity to celebrate our staff and volunteers, and raise our profile in the communities we serve.  See the video from VON Week 2025  Celebrate PeopleVON Week recognizes the people who help us do what w...