STRAIT AREA: The MLA for Inverness says local communities are taking important steps to attract and retain healthcare professionals.
As reported last week in The Reporter, the Municipality of Inverness County will receive $98,200 to connect incoming healthcare workers with support services such as healthcare navigators, housing assistants, and mentors.
The funds will also help promote healthcare career opportunities and develop cultural awareness training to better integrate new professionals into the community.
Meanwhile, the Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre in Port Hawkesbury has been awarded $89,169 to launch a local medical student recruitment campaign and host events recognizing healthcare professionals’ contributions.
“Forging strong community bonds is crucial for attracting medical professionals to our province and inspiring them to build lasting careers here,” MLA Kyle MacQuarrie said in a short release, six days after the provincial announcement. “These Community Fund Initiatives showcase innovative ways people are making future healthcare professionals, and their families feel welcomed and valued.”
This funding is part of the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment (OHPR) Community Fund, which is investing $1.4 million in 2025 to support 24 organizations across Nova Scotia.
Since its launch in 2022, the fund has supported 58 projects aligned with the provincial government’s Action for Health plan to improve healthcare access and quality.
Local organizations interested in future funding opportunities can learn more at https://novascotia.ca/ohpr-community-fund.
With these initiatives, Inverness and Port Hawkesbury are strengthening their healthcare teams and ensuring communities remain vibrant and well cared for.