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March is National Nutrition Month!

  March is National Nutrition Month, a time to celebrate the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits!   As a healthcare provider, PRAXES Medical Group strongly believes in the significance of good nutrition for overall health and well-being. This blog highlights National Nutrition Month, provides tips for healthy food choices,…
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Happy International Women’s Day!

Thank you for celebrating International Women’s Day with us. Today, we celebrate the achievements of women and girls around the world and recognize their contributions to society. We also acknowledge the challenges and barriers that many women still face in accessing healthcare, education, employment, and leadership opportunities. On International Women’s Day, it is essential to…
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A TEAM EFFORT: MEDICAL RESPONSE DURING THE CLIPPER RACE

  A TEAM EFFORT: MEDICAL RESPONSE DURING THE CLIPPER RACE Clipper Race partners; Dell Technologies, Praxes Medical Group and AST collaborate to ensure safety is paramount when at sea. The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is one of the biggest endurance challenges of the natural world, and so far thousands of people from different…
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The race between virus and vaccine is not settled yet

The race between virus and vaccine is not settled yet By Lyndsay Armstrong, The Coast   |  July 21, 2021 Lessons from former ER doctor John Ross on this “really awkward phase” of the pandemic. John Ross doesn’t blame us if we don’t feel like we know what to do right now. After 16 months living…
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Rapid testing has found at least 10 per cent of Nova Scotia’s cases in its third wave

Rapid testing has found at least 10 per cent of Nova Scotia’s cases in its third wave May 25, 2021 Unlike most provinces which reserve testing only for symptomatic people, Nova Scotia’s pop-up centres allow asymptomatic people to simply show up and get a free rapid test To read more about this update, please view…
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Information about the Chief William Saulis Families Fund

Information about the Chief William Saulis Families Fund December 23, 2020 We send our condolences to the families of the Chief William Saulis crew. This loss is felt throughout the industry and community at large in Nova Scotia. Please consider donating to the Chief William Saulis Families Fund: https://gofund.me/0c72368e Sincerely, PRAXES Medical Group

Asymptomatic CoVID testing is being offered in Nova Scotia – What is it and how does it work?

Asymptomatic CoVID testing is being offered in Nova Scotia – What is it and how does it work? By Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC,  | December 4, 2020 After almost a year of COVID-19, we have learned that 1) The virus is spread mostly by breathing ‘aerosol’ 2) Masks therefore make a big difference in…
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PRAXES now serving the film and television industry!

PRAXES now serving the film and television industry! By Neil McWilliam | August 6, 2020 PRAXES has such an interesting group of clients, in a wide range of industries. From fishing vessels and fish plans to offshore marine and shipping; correctional facilities to superyachts; offshore wind turbine construction to the installation of power lines to…
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