The Health Authority says just over 25,000 Nova Scotians are on the waitlist for a family doctor. That’s up from about 6000 in November, but 22 nurse practitioners have been hired to help alleviate that. The government is working on a collaborative care system, with dozens being set up around the province.
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Premier highlights women in government on International Women’s Day
The premier is encouraging all Nova Scotians to recognize and celebrate International Women’s Day. Stephen McNeil says the government is committed to equality and inclusion, and has taken steps towards that. There are six female cabinet ministers – the most under any Nova Scotia government – as well as 10 female deputy ministers. Five of the last eight judicial appointments have also been women.