Posted: May 27, 2021 3:35 PM AT | Last Updated: May 27
Dr. Sam Hickcox, an addictions and mental health specialist, is shown in 2019. On Thursday, he was appointed the chief officer of Nova Scotia s new Office of Mental Health and Addictions.(Richard Cuthbertson/CBC)
The Nova Scotia government has appointed Dr. Sam Hickcox as the chief officer of the newly created Office of Mental Health and Addictions.
The office was one of four new offices announced by Iain Rankin when he took over the reins as premier in February.
The Office of Mental Health and Addictions will fall under the Health and Wellness Department and Hickcox will report to the deputy health minister.
First Chief Officer of Office of Mental Health and Addictions Appointed
May 27, 2021 - 1:55 PM
The provincial government has appointed Dr. Sam Hickcox as Nova Scotia’s first chief officer of the new Office of Mental Health and Addictions.
Dr. Hickcox, currently the physician lead for addictions medicine at the Nova Scotia Health Authority, will be responsible for planning and providing strategic oversight of mental health and addictions policy development. He starts the new role July 1.
“Dr. Hickcox has both clinical experience and a passion for advocating for a broader understanding of mental health issues and addictions. I am pleased to see someone of his calibre take on this important new position,” said Premier Iain Rankin. “Under the leadership of Dr. Hickcox, this new office will provide the coordination across agencies, departments and partners to improve programs, access and health outcomes.”
Bridgewater, NS, Canada / CKBW
May 27, 2021 | 2:03 PM
The provincial government has appointed Dr. Sam Hickcox to lead the new Office of Mental Health and Addictions.
Dr. Hickcox is currently the physician lead for addictions medicine at the Nova Scotia Health Authority and will be responsible for planning and providing strategic oversight of mental health and addictions policy development.
He starts the new role July 1.
“Dr. Hickcox has both clinical experience and a passion for advocating for a broader understanding of mental health issues and addictions. I am pleased to see someone of his calibre take on this important new position,” said Premier Iain Rankin. “Under the leadership of Dr. Hickcox, this new office will provide the coordination across agencies, departments and partners to improve programs, access and health outcomes.”
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