A seasoned health care provider, with over thirty years experience as a nurse, physician, and health care executive, Dr. Rod Wilson is a proven leader and health care advocate.
His work has provided vital service to Indigenous people across Canada, African Nova Scotians, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ community, people living with HIV and federal offenders on parole.
Dr. Wilson helped establish the Pride Health program at NS Health Authority, facilitated the creation of an evidence-based working group on Trans Health and successfully lobbied for a new sustainable site for the North End Community Health Centre. He has held leadership roles with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of NS, Doctors NS, NS Department of Health and served on the governing council of the Nova Scotia Barrister Society.
Dr. Wilson is a dedicated volunteer, working with NS AIDS Commission, Mental Health Foundation NS, Hospice Halifax, Canadian Mental Health Association NS Division, Adsum Women and Children, and Shelter Nova Scotia.
Dr Wilson lives in Halifax with his partner and two Labrador retrievers.
