Robert Strang (physician)
Dr. Robert Strang | |
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Born | 1959 |
Nationality | Canadian |
Education | University of British Columbia |
Occupation(s) | Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMO), Nova Scotia |
Known for | CMO during COVID-19 pandemic in Nova Scotia |
Robert Strang ONS[1] (born 1959) is a Canadian physician and the chief medical officer for the province of Nova Scotia. Before becoming a doctor, Strang played rugby union for the Canada men's national rugby union team until retiring in 1991.
Early life, rugby union career, and education
Born in Southern Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, Strang and his family moved to Fredericton, New Brunswick when he was five years old.[2][3] Strang began playing rugby union in high school and played for the University of British Columbia's rugby team. He later played in New Zealand, but returned to Canada in the early 1980s to play for the Canada men's national rugby union team. While on the team, he played against the England national rugby union team at Twickenham Stadium. Strang retired as a player in 1991.[2]
He received a
Medical career
In 1994, Strang became a team doctor for the
Chief Medical Officer of Health of Nova Scotia
In 2007, Strang was appointed
COVID-19 pandemic
Since 15 March 2020, Strang has provided daily updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Nova Scotia. He became Nova Scotia's public health lead communicator on matters related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Nova Scotia. In daily press conferences, he provides updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and the public health effort to respond to it.[9]
In December 2020, Strang was awarded the Lieutenant-Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Administration for his work during the pandemic.[2]
In November 2020, The Rotary Club of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia presented Dr. Robert Strang with the coveted Paul Harris Fellowship Award. Two years later in March 2022, the Rotary Club of Middleton, Nova Scotia awarded Strang a second Paul Harris award and also honoured his fellow Pandemic leader, the former Premier of Nova Scotia, Stephen McNeil.[10]
Personal life
A married father of three, Strang has been living in Nova Scotia since 1999 and is a resident of the
See also
References
- ^ "| novascotia.ca". novascotia.ca. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ a b c d e f Ray, Bryan (January 1, 2021). "How rugby prepared Dr. Strang for Nova Scotia's COVID-19 pandemic". CBC News. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ JOHN DeMONT: The immense pressures and new-found fame of Dr. Strang The Guardian]
- ^ a b c "Dr. Robert Strang". Pan-Canadian Public Health Network. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
- ^ a b c "Chief Public Health Officer Announced" (Press release). Government of Nova Scotia. Health Promotion and Protection. 2007-08-23. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ Valiante, Giuseppe (2020-03-23). "A new star is born: Canada's chief medical officers offer clarity in age of coronavirus". The Canadian Press. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ "N.S. government warns of 'unscrupulous people' providing misinformation amid COVID-19". CBC.ca. CBC. 31 March 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
- PMID 30226723.
- ^ Vibert, Jim (20 March 2020). "McNeil, Strang providing Nova Scotians with needed leadership". The Chronicle Herald. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
- ^ "2020 Paul Harris Awards".
- ^ Palmeter, Paul (30 March 2020). "Fall River neighbours honour Robert Strang for leading the charge against COVID-19". CBC.ca. CBC. Retrieved 2 April 2020.