QEII Foundation

06/03/2026

We are hiring! The QEII Foundation is looking for a people-first, high-energy, detail-driven Events & Partnerships Coordinator. 💜

An integral member of our growing Events & Partnership team, the Events & Partnership Coordinator will play a key role in helping deliver one of Canada’s Top 3 Peer-to-Peer cycling fundraising events, BMO Ride for Cancer, while supporting the growth of community partnerships, volunteer engagement, and sponsor experiences that fuel healthcare innovation and impact across our province.

If you have a related professional degree or equivalent experience, 3-5 years of experience in events, fundraising, partnerships, customer service, volunteer management, or a related field and are eager to join an organization dedicated to transforming local health care, we want to hear from you! The QEII Foundation offers competitive compensation, RRSP matching, medical benefits, a wellness fund, and much more. Learn more and apply: https://qe2foundation.ca/about-qeii-foundation/careers

06/02/2026

Generous donors to the QEII Foundation’s palliative care trust fund allowed the palliative care team at the Victoria General site’s 12-bed inpatient unit to purchase an accessible whirlpool tub.

Carrie Edwards was admitted to the QEII’s inpatient palliative care unit on February 23 with late-stage pancreatic cancer. The whirlpool tub brought her peace and comfort prior to her passing in early April 2026.

For Carrie, the warm water and bubbles also soothed her bed sores and the inflammation in her legs and feet. Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer four years ago and having undergone several rounds of treatment, Carrie was admitted to the palliative care unit after the extreme pain she experienced made living alone in her Dartmouth apartment unmanageable.

“It is just heavenly,” said Carrie. “Soaking in it makes me feel so good.” 💜

The Spring 2026 edition of the QEII Times is now available online. Read this story and more:

QEII Foundation donors supporting patients through end-of-life careAs health services manager of Nova Scotia Health’s Central Zone Palliative Care Programs, Eric Newson is thankful for a new option to help patients experience comfort and relaxation as they approach the end of their lives.Generous ...

06/01/2026

At the QEII Foundation's Innovation Den in April 2026, Dr. Nunes brought his latest research around ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant depression forward to a panel of esteemed judges. His pitch earned him the event's inaugural $75,000 People’s Choice Award, decided upon and funded by QEII Foundation donors.

The goal of Dr. Nunes’ research is to evaluate if and how sublingual ketamine therapy can be provided “for the right patient at the right time with the right monitoring guidelines.” 💜 Watch more:

05/30/2026

Still taking it all in, the Oakfield Showhome winner, Darren shared just how unbelievable this moment has been for him and his family.

And judging by his granddaughter already claiming her new favourite bedroom, it’s safe to say this home is already filled with excitement, memories, and a whole lot of love!

05/29/2026

In April 2026, the QEII's Dr. Abraham Nunes brought his latest research around ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant depression to the QEII Foundation’s Innovation Den stage, inspiring a jury — made up of Foundation donors — to award him the event’s inaugural $75,000 People’s Choice Award.

The funds will support his research into the effectiveness and safety of ketamine therapy for depression via a sublingual (under tongue) tablet.

“With funding, we can potentially save a lot of people's lives," says Dr. Nunes. "We can give hope to people who, when they are referred to me, genuinely feel like they have none. Our goal is to offer more options as time goes on for people that don't respond to what already exists.” 💜 Read more:

A drive to figure out challenging problems has been at the core of Dr. Abraham Nunes for as long as he can remember. The constant and individualized challenges of mental illnesses inspired him to dive into mental health research, specifically treatment-resistant depression.In April 2026, Dr. Nunes b...

05/28/2026

Every goal scored at home this year will benefit the
QEII Foundation Patient Essentials Fund

15 goals were scored tonight. On top of donations by belairdirect, a generous donation of $5,000 was made by Robert Kimball of Preszler Injury Lawyers

Our season total is now $30,300!

05/28/2026

This win completely changed Jameson's future, all while helping change the future of healthcare in Nova Scotia. 💜

Congratulations, Jameson!

05/28/2026

Carl Fraser is grateful for life-changing care after having a spinal cord tumour removed at the QEII Health Sciences Centre.

In 2020, the diagnosis shocked him. He had already lost more than 75% of his function below the tumour, and waiting for care would mean possible catastrophic disability. Just weeks later, he underwent surgery.

Carl spent nearly 25 years as a parish priest, visiting patients and families at the QEII during difficult moments. He feels thankful to now have received care from the incredible providers he witnessed for so many years and now gives back monthly to the QEII Foundation in gratitude. 💜

Today, Carl is now able to take daily walks, a future that once seemed uncertain, and is back to work in a new role. Read his story:

Throughout his nearly 25 years as a parish priest, Carl Fraser visited many patients and families receiving care at QEII Health Sciences Centre, offering comfort during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.“I’ve had lots of opportunity to be in the QEII, to see people cared for on s...

05/26/2026

75-year-old Stuart Lorriman from Head of St. Margaret's Bay is feeling great after a minimally invasive heart surgery at the QEII Health Sciences Centre. 💜

In December 2025, Stuart underwent a TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) procedure, with surgeons replacing his aortic valve through a small entry point in his groin, instead of entering through the chest.

He had the procedure in the morning. “By noon, they had me in the recovery room up on my feet walking around,” he explains.

“It’s amazing they could stick a heart valve in you by going through this little incision in your groin,” he says. “I couldn't believe it…it's just crazy. It's like science fiction.”

Read more and learn how the QEII Foundation is working to expand minimally-invasive cardiac surgeries at the QEII:

At age 75, Stuart Lorriman lives in Head of Saint Margaret’s Bay in Nova Scotia, where the rhythm of his life is shaped by the ocean, history, and a sense of connection. With a deep appreciation for ships and sailing, he spends three days a week volunteering guiding visitors through stories of the...

05/25/2026

The rising demand for healthcare professionals has led to the exciting formation of the Nova Scotia International Community of Health Care Workers Engagement (NICHE), a program designed to facilitate a successful transition period for internationally educated healthcare workers entering our healthcare system.

Together with other provinces, Nova Scotia has been looking for ways in which care for Nova Scotians can evolve. Proudly supported by the QEII Foundation and led by Nova Scotia Health, NICHE seeks to support internationally educated healthcare workers and their families living across Nova Scotia who want to continue in their healthcare careers.

Through Scotiabank’s $500,000 donation to NICHE, as of April 2026 the program has helped support 899 internationally educated health professionals since its launch in May 2023.

Learn more on how this donation, NICHE and the QEII Foundation helps international healthcare workers help you:

Nova Scotia Health
Scotiabank

Strong Nova Scotian support for healthcare workers is continuing to evolve the healthcare sector by recruiting and retaining internationally educated healthcare talent in our communities. ScotiaRISE was launched by Scotiabank back in 2021 to help build economic resilience among disadvantaged communi...