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Supporting trauma training at Aberdeen Hospital

At Aberdeen Hospital’s emergency department, trauma simulations help health care teams prepare for some of the most critical moments in patient care. Thanks to support from the Aberdeen Health Foundation, staff took part in a specialized training course delivered by Trauma Nova Scotia last year.

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QEII Foundation's Innovation Den

Congratulations to our very own Breanne Gillis, Provincial Manager of TNS, and Dan Cashen, Provincial Director of TNS, for presenting at the QEII Foundation's Innovation Den on November 14th, 2024 and recieving the "One to Watch" grant for TraumaLink. TraumaLink aims to streamline trauma care across Nova Scotia by leveraging simulation training, knowledge sharing and advanced technology.

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TRAUMA-ING

TRAUMA-ING is a podcast by Drs James Gould and Rob Green. Highlighting optimal trauma care for the sickest of patients.

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​EPICC Trauma Course

Nova Scotia’s First EPICC Trauma Course Offered at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre

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CCHL National Awards 

Nova Scotia Health named recipient of the 2024 Excellence in Patient Experience Award (Federal)

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Chats on Change Podcast 

Dr. Rob Green talks with Nova Scotia Health Interim CEO Karen Oldfield and shares insight on his background, experiences, and the intricate details of Trauma Nova Scotia's multifaceted approach, encompassing clinical care, research, education, and policy.

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2024 Nova Scotia Health Quality Award

Trauma Nova Scotia Named Recipient of 2024 Excellence in Patient Experience Award.

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QEII Inpatient Trauma Consult Service

A unique trauma consult service was developed and implemented at the QEII to facilitate trauma care and optimize patient outcomes. 

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Story of Survival

Curtis C0ley is a living miracle. After a horrific car crash, Curtis died 3 times and was brought back to life each time through  heroic medical treatment. 

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This teen almost died in a crash. Her mom credits a special hospital team for saving her.

Program gets patients home sooner and frees up hospital beds, doctors say. The pilot program, called thee trauma consult service, launched October 2022 and it's here to stay, according to Dan Cashen, provincial director of Trauma Nova Scotia.

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QEII TIMES: Pioneering progress: New grant empowers young researchers.

Dr. James Gould, QEII emergency medicine physician, was one of the first recipients of the QEII Foundation Raymond L. Roberts Emergency Medicine Young Researcher's Grant (EMYRG).

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Trauma centered courses for health professionals will be offered at 10 sites across Nova Scotia

Dr. Robert Green talks about the difference these courses will make for rural communities.

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Nova Scotia health-care worker take trauma care training course

Health-care workers across Nova Scotia are brushing up on their skills in providing trauma care. As Vanessa Wright reports, it's part of a province-wide training program designed to equip clinicians from rural areas with the essential skills and knowledge needed to handle trauma situations effectively.

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