Sex-trafficking can cause severe and unique forms of post-traumatic stress disorder; survivors reveal how they learned to cope and how they now help others.  Sitting in her law office, Vanessa Tynes-Jass recalls identifying her friend’s lifeless body for the police after a fateful attempt to escape their sex traffickers turned tragic. “The radio news was on and they said they found a body…she was in the garbage can,” Tynes-Jass said. Racing up an icy hill on a brutal winter night in Halifax, N.S...

The QEII Foundation is continuously embracing its commitment to advancing patient care by providing the QEII Health Sciences Centre with new, innovative technology. Advancements that are made possible through donor support. Now the QEII Foundation is on a mission to raise $3 million to bring two state-of-the-art nuclear medicine scanners to the QEII – new technology that will enhance patients’ health-care experiences. These scanners, known as the StarGuide Hybrid SPECT/CT, represent an innovati...

Grief: something we will all experience at some point in life, but something we all process differently. The play, ‘In Lieu of Flowers,’ opening Feb. 10 at Neptune Theatre, is a witty play that tackles the theme of death and loss, and how different generations, especially those in their 20s, go through the grieving process. “It’s kind of an exploration of how we deal with grief, how there’s no right way to do it and how everybody handles it differently,” says Alison Crosby, the playwright. Cr...

When it comes to making health-care choices — like choosing the right family doctor or where to have a procedure done — the decision often boils down to trust. Nobody wants a health-care provider they can’t rely on or to be constantly bouncing from one medical practitioner to the next. This is why Dr. George Saloum, a dentist based in Gander, N.L., believes establishing trusting, long-term relationships with patients is an essential part of promoting oral health. This spring, George Saloum wil...

From the white-sand beaches and luscious valleys to its vibrant culture, a trip to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic will feel like a euphoric dream you never want to wake up from. But what makes this destination truly unforgettable is the chance to stay at the Iberostar Costa Dorada, an elegant, all-inclusive resort located between Puerto Plata’s crystal-clear waters and breathtaking mountains. “The hotel is situated on the beachfront and offers a range of amenities, including multiple r...

With National Nurses Week quickly approaching, Gloria Stephens beams with excitement. As she sits in her sunroom on a cozy chair with a deep blue, flower-patterned crocheted blanket laying on top of it, she reflects on her time as a nurse at one of the oldest hospitals in Halifax. The Victoria General (VG) Hospital School of Nursing, part of the QEII Health Sciences Centre, opened in 1887 and has witnessed many medical revolutions throughout its history. The nursing alumni have been an integra...

As I listened to John Underhill share his journey with cancer, I was rattled. It wasn’t the realization that he had limited time left that surprised me — I knew going into the interview that John was in palliative care. What astounded me was the tranquility he felt in accepting his life was coming to an end. The peace John emanated as he spoke about his experience was like the serene feeling one gets as they watch a sunset disappear into their favourite lake. “I tell people I’m better mental...

The QEII Foundation is continuously embracing its commitment to advancing patient care by providing the QEII Health Sciences Centre with new, innovative technology. Advancements that are made possible through donor support. Now the QEII Foundation is on a mission to raise $3 million to bring two state-of-the-art nuclear medicine scanners to the QEII – new technology that will enhance patients’ health-care experiences. These scanners, known as the StarGuide Hybrid SPECT/CT, represent an innovati...

Alert Ready came under scrutiny after an Emergency Alert was sanctioned in error concerning the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station last Sunday. Many people on Twitter expressed negative, as well as worrisome thoughts regarding the alert system in general. After the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station emergency error issued on Jan. 12, some users even wondered whether Homer Simpson was running the alert system. These alerts are often loud to get the public’s attention. Alert Ready is the C