Four community health-care research projects announced in Nova Scotia

The Nova Scotia government is spending $27 million on four health-care research projects.

Research Nova Scotia (RNS) says it is awarding a total of $27 million to four community health-care projects in the province through its Focused Research Investments initiative.

A Cape Breton University project is receiving $12.4 million to look for ways to help rural Nova Scotians stay in their homes longer.

The other funds have been set aside for health and wellness solutions for Mi’kmaw children, youth mental health and addictions care and support to address local issues.

Officials describe the projects as large and important.

“We selected four projects that deliberately are deeply engaged with their community, so even the act of research itself will be engaged or be part of what that community sees on a day-to-day basis,” said Stefan Leslie, CEO of RNS, during Tuesday’s announcement in Halifax.

The provincially-funded organization says it will continue to work with each research team on the four projects.

“I’m pleased to see funding awarded to these recipients through the Focused Research Investments initiative,” said Minister of Advanced Education Brendan Maguire in a news release from RNS.

“The research teams are advancing important projects to address provincial priorities. I look forward to seeing the plans come to life and how they will benefit Nova Scotians.”

RNS says Tuesday’s announcement is its largest investment to date.

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