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Public Health is now asking patrons who were at The Local Bar and Restaurant on Nov. 9 between 4 p.m. and close to call 811 to arrange for COVID-19 testing, whe...ther they have symptoms or not. A press release was issued on Nov. 13 regarding the potential exposure at The Local and asking anyone who was there to monitor for symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 23. Our investigation continues into several cases within the Central Zone, primarily in the Halifax area currently. At times, we gather information throughout our investigation that means we have to issue new information and advice, says Dr. Claudia Sarbu, Regional Medical Officer of Health. These steps are taken to help us contain and manage the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of Nova Scotians. http://www.nshealth.ca//update-patrons-local-nov-9-asked-c

Over the past year, Dr. Lisa Barrett has gone from being a household name in the international science and infectious disease community to one of the most recognizable faces and voices in households across the Atlantic Bubble. Barrett has been the public face of all things COVID-19 since mid-March, sharing her knowledge and advice with Maritimers eager to understand the implications and potential devastation of this pandemic. The 45-year-old native of Old Perlican, Newfoundland (Pop: 700) is popular among local and national journalists because she can take a complicated, constantly evolving topic and break it down into easily digestible nuggets. Learn more about the woman behind the mask: http://www.nshealth.ca/.../woman-behind-mask-dr-lisa-barrett

Not your average PUPPY: Research to support better primary care during a pandemic. Earlier this year, Dr. Emily Marshall was set to tackle some of the much needed research on those primary care wait-lists. But then, as was the case with so many things in our lives, the COVID-19 pandemic arrived and changed everything.

Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of COVID exposure at a list of locations across Halifax. Nova Scotia Health Public Health is asking that anyone wh...o visited or worked at the following locations on the specified date and time to immediately self-isolate and contact 811 to arrange for COVID-19 testing, regardless of whether or not they have COVID-19 symptoms. - The Stubborn Goat Gastropub (1579 Grafton St, Halifax) on Nov. 15 between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 29. - The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse (5136 Prince St, Halifax) on Nov. 15 between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 29. - Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre, Freaky (190 Chain Lake Dr, Halifax) on Nov. 16 for 6:45 p.m. showing. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 30. - Head Shoppe Halifax Shopping Centre (7001 Mumford Rd, Halifax) on Nov. 17 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and Nov. 19 between 1:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 3. - Garden Café (5475 Clyde St, Halifax) on Nov. 17 between 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 1. - Head Shoppe Lower Sackville (745 Sackville Dr, Lower Sackville) on Nov 18 between 10:15 a.m. and 12:00 noon. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 2. - Shanti Hot Yoga (5508 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax) Nov 18 & 19 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 3. - Barrington Steakhouse (1662 Barrington St, Halifax) on Nov. 19 between 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 3. - Durty Nelly’s (1645 Argyle St, Halifax) on Nov. 19 between 9:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 3. - Halifax Alehouse (1717 Brunswick St, Halifax) on Nov. 19 between 10:30 p.m. to close. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 3. - Kai Brady’s aka The Fickle Frog Pub (5679 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax) on Nov. 19 between 10:30 p.m. to close. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 3. - Halifax Shopping Centre Food Court (7001 Mumford Rd, Halifax) on Nov. 20 between 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 4. - Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre, Theatre 17, Honest Thief (190 Chain Lake Dr, Halifax) on Nov. 20 for 10:00 p.m. showing. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 4. - Cora Breakfast and Lunch aka Cora’s (1535 Dresden Rd, Halifax) on Nov. 20 between 7:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 4. - Boston Pizza (1858 Granville St, Halifax) on Nov. 20 between 7:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 4. - Stillwell Freehouse (2534 Agricola St, Halifax) on Nov. 20 between 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 4. http://www.nshealth.ca//nov23-covid-19-exposures-16-locati

Today we celebrate #NationalPhilanthropyDay and thank our donors, researchers, partners, and friends for your ongoing support to health research in Atlantic Canada.

Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at the following Halifax locations: Bell Aliant (209 Chain Lake Drive, Halifax) o...n Nov. 15 between 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 29. Anyone present at this location during this time is asked to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Halifax Central Library (5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax) on Nov. 16 between 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Nov. 30. Anyone present at this location during this time is asked to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Goodlife Fitness Halifax Clayton Park (70 Lacewood Dr, Halifax) on Nov. 17 between 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 1. Anyone present at this location during this time is asked to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Goodlife Fitness Tantallon Westwood (3650 Hammonds Plains Rd, Upper Tantallon) on Nov. 17 between 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 1. Anyone present at this location during this time is asked to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Sobeys Spryfield (279 Herring Cove Rd, Halifax) on Nov. 18 between 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 2. Anyone present at this location during this time is asked to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Visit covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ to do a self-assessment if in the past 48 hours you have had or you are currently experiencing: fever or cough (new or worsening) OR two or more of the following symptoms (new or worsening): sore throat runny nose headache shortness of breath You can also call 811 if you don’t have online access or if you have other symptoms that concern you. Please remember: To self-isolate until you receive 811 advice on next steps. Do not go directly to a COVID-19 assessment centre without being directed to do so by 811. Currently, anyone travelling to Nova Scotia from outside of the Atlantic Provinces is expected to self-isolate alone for 14 days after arriving. Effective Nov. 9, if a person travelling for non-essential reasons enters Nova Scotia from outside Atlantic Canada, then everyone in the home where they are self-isolating will have to self-isolate as well. When Nova Scotia Health Public Health makes a public notification it is not in any way a reflection on the behaviour or activities of those named in the notification. http://www.nshealth.ca//potential-exposure-covid-19-variou

The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced on Monday close to $28 million in research infrastructure support through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Exceptional Opportunities Fund. The funding, which covers the urgent need for equipment for ongoing research related to COVID-19, will support 79 projects at 52 universities and research hospitals, colleges, polytechnics and Cégeps across Canada.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there has been a greater understanding and focus on how systemic racism and police brutality has caused health disparities that are harming Black, Indigenous, and other racialized communities. With the launch of the inaugural Black Analysis Lecture Series on November 26th, Dr. OmiSoore Dryden, the James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies, is taking a closer look at these health disparities and how they impact Black lives.

Clinician scientist Dr. Lisa Barrett is being recognized with the Doctors Nova Scotia Physician Health Promotion Award for her research on chronic viral infection and immune function, and how infection can be treated and cured. Dr. Barrett conducts her research in part as the principal investigator with the Senescence Aging Infection and Immunity laboratory at Dalhousie University, which she also established. Innovative in her practices and approaches, she engages patients and the public to ensure outcomes are patient-centred. Congratulations, Dr. Barrett!

Researchers at Dalhousie University are getting more funding to advance COVID-19 research. Navdeep Bains, minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a new investment Friday which will provide the Dalhousie researchers with $1.2 million to help with the development of new COVID-19 vaccines. The funding, which was made available through the Canada Foundation for Innovation, is part of $28 million pledged to support research infrastructure at 52 universities and research hospitals, colleges, polytechnics, and Cégeps across Canada. The money will help support the urgent needs for equipment for ongoing research related to COVID-19.

Thumbing through Dr. Rishi Gupta’s Reflections of a Pupil, published as an ophthalmology textbook, it’s clear this is no ordinary course reading. Chapter headings like Never Operate on the Wrong Eye, Put me in, Coach! and Don’t Smoosh the Eye are dead giveaways.

Join scholars from across Nova Scotia actively engaged in ending all forms of racist, carceral, institutional and systemic forms of violence. The event will be moderated by Dr. OmiSoore Dryden, the James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies, and will include remarks from Dr. David Anderson, Dean, Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Anderson will speak about the importance of Dalhousie Medical School showing leadership in matters of anti-racism, what we are doing as Faculty to address anti-racism, and our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.

Dr. OmiSoore Dryden, the James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies, is moderating a panel discussion today at 3:30 p.m. on Gender, Colonialism and Anti-Black Police Racist Violence. #ScholarsStrikeCanada #BlackLivesMatter

Mark your calendars to join RIM Research Day this Friday Sept. 11. This year's virtual sessions will showcase students’ participation in this one of a kind prog...ram at Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick (DMNB) and Dalhousie Medical School. We are thrilled to announce that the Keynote speaker is Dr. Lisa Barrett - the 2020 Recipient of the Dr. John Savage Memorial Award for Faculty Leadership in Global Health. Don't miss it! PLANS - Promoting Leadership in Health for African Nova Scotians Indigenous Health in Medicine Dalhousie Medical Alumni Association Doctors Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Health Dalhousie University Maritime Resident Doctors

Ask an Expert: Healthy Poluations Institute's Dr. Sara Kirk provides perspective on the challenges students may face when they return to school and how parents and educators can help mitigate negative impacts on their students’ and children’s health and well-being.

Dr. Sandra Meier, the Canada Research Chair in Psychopathology and Youth Mental Health, is working with fellow Dalhousie researcher, Dr. Rita Orji in the Faculty of Computer Science, to use smartphones to monitor the impacts of social distancing and isolation on youth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new study conducted by researchers at Dalhousie University has found that many species of marine mammal are highly vulnerable to infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the agent that causes coronavirus disease. Graham Dellaire, Director of Research and Professor in the Departments of Pathology and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, discusses the potential approaches to reducing the risk of SARS-CoV-2 spilling over into rivers and ocean so that further damage to these already vulnerable marine populations can be prevented.

Dr. Shashi Gujar, a scientist in the Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University, is leading an international study exploring how COVID immunity could provide a platform for future cancer treatment:

Dr. Susan Ripley, a Family Medicine Site Director, is a recipient of one of six COVID-19 Innovation Grants recently awarded from Joule, a CMA company. Dr. Ripley and the Takaya Technology Inc. team have designed an N95 mask that creates an effective and tight-fitting seal, yet is comfortable enough to wear for an entire shift. Their goal is to make sure all health care workers have sufficient access to effective, comfortable masks. A world-leading supplier has already expressed interest in collaboration or licensing their design and are in discussions with provincial and federal governments to raise awareness of their innovation. https://joulecma.ca//novel-n95-design-takaya-technology-inc

Freddy Lee was named the 2020 recipient of the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award from Dalhousie Medical School. Acting on his strong commitment to student advocacy and organizational leadership, Freddy served as president of the Dalhousie Medical Student Society and represents the student body on faculty-level and national committees with a focus on diversity and inclusion, student well-being and supportive learning environments.

Dr. MacDonald, a renowned global health advocate and researcher who is past dean of Dalhousie Medical School, is profiled is the latest issue of The Lancet (August 22) as an inspirational leader in Canadian and global health.

"By building capacity in clinical expertise in child and youth mental health care, young people and their families will be able to access high quality care close to home, says Dr. Leslie Anne Campbell, the Sobey Family Chair in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Outcomes, a cross-appointment between Dalhousie University and the IWK Health Centre.

Congratulations to Dr. John Frampton on the renewal of his Canada Research Chair in Cellular, Biomaterial and Matrix Interaction:

A new study, led by Dr. Sanja Stanojevic, forecasts new cystic fibrosis drug could reduce deaths by 15%:

Dr. Sanja Stanojevic and Jeremie Saunders joined Global News Morning Halifax to discuss a recent study led by Dr. Stanojevic that forecasts profound health improvements if a new cystic fibrosis is drug made available in Canada:

New research out of Dalhousie University, St. Michael’s Hospital, and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), forecasts delaying access in Canada to a new cystic fibrosis therapy, called Trikafta, could result in avoidable death.

The Dean's Welcome Ceremony is starting now. Tune in live to help welcome the Class of 2024 to the practice of medicine:

It is not easy to pigeon-hole Noni MacDonald, Professor of Pediatrics at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS, Canada. Paediatrician, infectious disease specialist, vaccinologist, founder of a paediatrics journal, the first woman in Canada to become Dean of Medicine, and passionate global health advocate, her career has been long and diverse.