Digby Area Health

Rachel Creighton and Christi Joyce, two of Digby's very own, recently graduated from Dalhousie University with a Doctor of Medicine degree.

Rachel is entering residency in Pediatrics with Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS and Christi is entering residency in Family Medicine with Queen's University in Kingston, ON.

Congratulations, ladies, and all the best in the next chapter! We are SO very proud of you both!

We have a few healthcare professionals relocating to Digby in the next few months. If you have anything available to rent, please reach out to me by email at [email protected] and/or complete the attached Google form. https://forms.gle/5cAha7QmMxQBDQep8

Thank you,

Nancy Whalley
Community Navigator
Digby Area Healthcare Engagement

We want to hear from you once again!

As part of the Welcoming Communities Campaign, we are launching a follow-up survey to see if we’ve moved the needle and made a meaningful impact in creating a more welcoming, inclusive, and connected healthcare community.

Your feedback will help us measure the success of the campaign, understand where progress has been made, and identify areas where more work is needed.

Thank you for being part of this important initiative and for helping shape the future of our community.

Healthcare in Digby - Community Survey We’re conducting a short survey to better understand how residents feel about healthcare in the Municipality of Digby, especially when it comes to the recruitment and support of healthcare workers who come from outside the region. We also recently completed a campaign focused on improving support ...

Karen Marr’s 25 years of dedicated service with VON is a remarkable milestone and a true reflection of her unwavering commitment to care, leadership, and community. Beginning her journey on the road as a Registered Nurse in Digby County, Karen built her foundation through hands-on compassion, supporting clients and families where it mattered most—in their homes and communities.
Her passion and leadership quickly became evident as she stepped into the role of Digby Nurse Manager, where she guided teams with confidence, empathy, and a deep understanding of frontline care. Today, as Director of Home & Community Care, Karen continues to lead with both excellence and heart, shaping the future of care delivery while never losing sight of the people at its center.
Karen is known for being exceptionally thorough and organized, ensuring that every detail is considered and every decision is thoughtful. More importantly, she leads with kindness—consistently demonstrating respect, empathy, and genuine care for her colleagues and the clients we serve.
She truly embodies this year’s VON Week theme, “Powered by Compassion.” In every role she has held, Karen has exemplified what it means to lead with purpose and humanity.
Congratulations, Karen, on 25 incredible years. Your impact is deeply felt, and your leadership continues to inspire us all.