Outside Conversations with Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's Chief Medical Officer of Health

Tuesday and Tim are joined by Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's Chief Medical Officer of Health, where they discuss the topic on EVERYONE'S MIND these days, COVID (and the Omicron variant!), his personal leadership, and public health. As the one leading the charge of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Nova Scotia, how does he continue to hold his centre and what is he learning?About Dr. Robert Strang:Dr. Robert Strang is Chief Medical Officer of Health in Nova Scotia appointed in August 2007. He received his medical degree from University of British Columbia (UBC) and completed Family Practice and Public Health and Preventive Medicine residencies at UBC.As Chief Medical Officer of Health, he has provided leadership around the renewal of the public health system in Nova Scotia as well as raising awareness around the importance of creating policies and environments that support better health for Nova Scotian families and communities.He is passionate about public health and has worked with non-government organizations such as Smoke Free Nova Scotia, Heart and Stroke Foundation and Public Health Association of Nova Scotia.Dr. Strang has an adjunct appointment with Dalhousie University, Department of Community Health and Epidemiology.Resources:Learn more about, and follow, The Outside by visiting and liking all of our channels:Website: www.findtheoutside.comFacebook & Instagram: @findtheoutsideLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/findtheoutsideWindhorse Farm transferred to Mi'kmaq in spirit of reconciliationNova Scotia Health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.