More Funding to Support Healthcare Recruitment, Retention in Lunenburg, Queens Counties
The province is supporting a group working to bring health workers to Lunenburg and Queens counties and retain providers already there.
The South Shore Multicultural Association will receive funding for settlement materials and community events to integrate and connect incoming medical professionals with the community. Opportunities include recreational, sporting, cultural and creative activities such as family and beach days, canoeing, biking, tai chi, nature walks, cooking, painting and more.
“Creating a connection between healthcare workers and their community is critical,” said Public Works Secretary Kim Masland, MLA for Queens, on behalf of Michelle Thompson, Secretary in charge of the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment. “The warm and welcoming environment that the South Shore Multicultural Association provides in its communities will be invaluable in recruiting and retaining healthcare workers.”
Funding comes from the government’s new Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment Community Fund. A total of 28 groups from across Nova Scotia had applied by the December 19 deadline, and additional successful applicants will be notified in the coming weeks.
The fund, which has a total value of $2 million, is part of the recruitment and retention initiatives outlined in Action for Health, the province’s health care improvement plan.
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Participating in recreational and recreational activities is a wonderful way for newcomers and their families to have fun, make meaningful connections, and settle into their new communities. We are excited to offer these opportunities to new medical professionals on the South Shore.
Anne Fownes, Managing Director, South Shore Multicultural Association
Fast Facts:
- the South Shore Multicultural Association receives $34,470
- Organizations across the province could apply for up to $100,000 from the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment Community Fund
- to be eligible, community organizations had to be an incorporated corporation, association, non-profit organization, or charity; Municipalities and chambers of commerce were also eligible
- Two streams of funding were available: community identified projects and community preparedness support; Groups could seek funding from either or both
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