September 30, 2025 — When Cecilia McRae first answered the phone call about a woman suffering from a massive facial infection, she had no idea it would become a life-or-death situation. The woman’s face had swollen to the size of a baseball – an abscess caused by untreated dental issues. Cecilia immediately referred her to a local dentist, who sent her to an oral surgeon, who in turn rushed her to the Oral Surgery Department at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax.

July 29, 2025 — For just under two decades, Alan Archibald has quietly and consistently given back to his community. This summer, his dedication was recognized with a Vision Award from the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. But if you ask him about it, he’ll tell you he was just doing his civic duty.

July 3, 2025 - The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia released its 2024-2025 Community Report at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today, highlighting a year of making connections to improve the mental wellness of Nova Scotians.