Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation

01/06/2026

A former Dartmouth General Hospital Emergency Department Chief has been appointed to the Order of Canada. Dr. Patrick Croskerry worked at Dartmouth General Hospital through the 1990s, during a time of growth and transformation.

"Gradually the hospital assumed this position of importance and a lot of people would see it now as quite a significant force in healthcare in Nova Scotia," says Dr. Croskerry.

As director of Dalhousie University’s Critical Thinking Program, Dr.Croskerry helped develop training to improve patient safety and has been recognized internationally for his work in this field. He's published several books and academic articles on diagnostic safety and clinical decision-making, and has delivered hundreds of presentations around the world.

Dr. Croskerry also represented Canada at international rowing championships and served on the 1976 Canadian Olympic Rowing team.

The Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation is pleased to congratulate Dr. Patrick Croskerry on being named as Member of the Order of Canada.

01/06/2026

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01/05/2026

In a season filled with generosity and gratitude, your gift brings something truly extraordinary to Dartmouth General — the power to save lives when every second counts.

Your support helps us purchase two Belmont Rapid Infusion Machines, giving our Emergency and ICU teams the speed, warmth, and readiness they need in the moments that matter most.

This year, offer a gift that goes far beyond the holidays.
Give hope. Give care. Give life.

Donate today and be part of the moment a life begins again.

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12/29/2025

Happy Holidays from the team at Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation. Our office will be closing at noon on December 24th and reopening on January 2nd, 2026.

As a reminder, there's still time to make your 2025 charitable tax donation! Donations mailed to DGHF must be postmarked by Dec. 31, 2025, or you can donate online at www.dghfoundation.ca on or before December 31.

Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season 💚💙

12/29/2025

Your support helps ensure our Emergency and ICU teams can act instantly when every second matters.

We’re deeply grateful for your generosity, your trust, and your commitment to better care for our community.

Thank you for making a life-saving difference.

To donate visit: https://www.dghfoundation.ca/rapidinfuser/

12/26/2025

This holiday season, your generosity brings warmth, hope, and precious moments back to families when they need it most.

Because of you, care teams at Dartmouth General have the life-saving tools they need to help patients heal — and to give families more time to hold on to what matters.

Thank you for giving a gift that truly saves lives.

Donate today: https://www.dghfoundation.ca/rapidinfuser/

12/24/2025

Another exceptional first at DGH - The first orthopedic team in Atlantic Canada to complete seven hip replacement surgeries in a single operating room in one day.

This holiday season, seven more patients are on the path to improved mobility, comfort, and quality of life, thanks to a record-breaking achievement by a Dartmouth General Hospital team.

Innovation and collaboration are part of the DNA at Dartmouth General Hospital’s Fred Smithers Centre for Orthopedic Care. They’ve led the way in Nova Scotia with outpatient partial knee and total joint replacements, pioneered the province’s first robotics-assisted total hip replacement surgery, and now they’ve set a new benchmark: The first orthopedic team in Atlantic Canada to complete seven hip replacement surgeries in a single operating room in one day.

“This is the latest in a growing list of achievements that will spark further innovation and more efficient, timely care for the patients who rely on us,” said Eileen MacGibbon, Central Zone Vice President of Operations, Nova Scotia Health.

Check out the full story here: https://www.nshealth.ca/news-and-notices/dartmouth-general-hospital-team-sets-atlantic-canada-joint-replacement-record



📷 Photo of Honourable Tim Halman, Minister of Service Efficiency and MLA Dartmouth East; Dr. Jhase Sniderman; Dr. Scott Mawdsley; Dr. Brian Norman; and Dr. Jennifer Leighton, who pioneered the first robotic assisted hip replacement in Canada, along with other surgical team members and support staff joined by Stephen Harding, CEO, Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation and Minister Halman.

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦.

12/22/2025

Because of you, Dartmouth General’s Emergency and ICU teams will have the tools they need when it matters most.

Your gift brings warmth, speed, and life-saving care to patients in their most vulnerable moments.

Thank you for standing beside our caregivers — and for being part of the moment a life begins again.

Donate today: https://www.dghfoundation.ca/rapidinfuser/

12/19/2025

Last night, at an intimate family gathering, history was made when Lisa O'Regan announced a $5 million donation to the DGH Foundation, in honour of her late husband, Sean O'Regan. The O’Regan family have been beloved members of our DGH family for almost 50 years. Their support for our community and our hospital is legendary and inspiring.

This extraordinary gift will help bring a 2nd CT scanner to DGH, revitalize our Emergency Department, and provide essential support for our community’s most vulnerable patients. Thank you, Lisa, for your vision and compassion.

12/19/2025

When every second counts, the right equipment can mean everything.
Your donation helps bring two new Belmont Rapid Infusion Machines to Dartmouth General — giving our Emergency and ICU teams the speed, warmth, and precision they need to save lives.

These machines aren’t just tools.
They’re the difference between losing precious seconds… and getting them back.

Help give our caregivers the power to act instantly — donate today.

https://www.dghfoundation.ca/rapidinfuser/

12/18/2025

Remember to watch the Holiday Magic Replays!

Eastlink: December 20, 24, & 25, at 7:00PM AST.
Toon-A-Vision on Rogers, Comcast, and Roku: December 23 and 30 at 5:30PM AST.

Remember to watch the recording of Holiday Magic! There are lots of extra airings, starting soon:

Watch on Eastlink:
December 20 at 7:00PM AST, with additional replays on December 24 and 25 at 7:00PM AST.

AND

The Toon-A-Vision Channel on Rogers, Comcast, and Roku:
December 23 and 30 at 5:30PM AST.