Meetings & Ostomy Halifax Info
Ostomy Halifax General Meeting
NEXT MEETING
Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Time & Location: 2pm-4pm ADT at Woodlawn United Church (54 Woodlawn Road, Dartmouth)
Guest speakers
Carla Purcell, BScN, RN-AP, CMSN(C)
Carla Purcell is a Registered Nurse – Adult Practitioner and recognized leader in osteoporosis management. As a member of Osteoporosis Canada’s Scientific Advisory Council and Clinical Nurse Educator for Nova Scotia’s Fracture Liaison Service, she is committed to closing care gaps for patients at risk of fragility fractures. Her work integrates pharmacology, nutrition, and preventative care, with a strong focus on patient education and individualized treatment to support long-term bone health and independence.Dr. Mary Ellen Macdonald, PhD
Dr. Mary Ellen Macdonald is a medical anthropologist and the J & W Murphy Foundation Endowed Chair in Palliative Care at Dalhousie University. With over 20 years of experience, she is a leader in advancing understanding of grief, dying, and bereavement. As co-founder of Grief Matters, she promotes grief literacy and compassionate, community-based support, with research spanning palliative care, Indigenous health, and the broader social impacts of loss.Ostomy Halifax General Meetings take place on the first Sunday of each month. However, meeting dates may change if they fall on a holiday. Please note, there are no meetings in July or August,
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