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Dr Catherine Brown
Family Physician
About Dr Brown
Edit profileDr. Catherine Brown is a dual-trained Family Physician and Public Health specialist practicing at 18 Acadia Street, Suite 312, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4H9, where she combines clinical care with population health leadership as Regional Medical Officer of Health for Nova Scotia’s Central Zone. Known for her collaborative style and evidence-informed decision-making, she supports both individual patients and broader community wellness initiatives. If you’ve worked with Dr. Brown or benefited from her care, consider leaving a review to help others understand her unique impact.
Special interest
Dr. Brown’s medical interests include vaccine-preventable diseases, health surveillance, and the public health impacts of climate change. She has contributed to COVID-19 response teams, led communicable disease prevention efforts, and developed strategies for newcomer and student health integration. Her work bridges clinical practice and public health policy, emphasizing equity, data-driven interventions, and community engagement.
Education and training
Dr. Brown completed her MD at the University of Toronto and pursued dual residency training in Family Medicine and Public Health and Preventive Medicine at the University of Ottawa. She also holds a graduate degree in Community Health and Epidemiology from Dalhousie University.
Practice in Dartmouth, NS
- Public Health Services, 7 Mellor Avenue, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 0E8
Practice in Ottawa, ON
- 300-100 Marie Curie Pvt, Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
Frequently Asked Questions
She serves as Regional Medical Officer of Health for the Central Zone, providing leadership in disease prevention, outbreak response, and health promotion across communities.
Yes, she maintains her certification and clinical background in family medicine, integrating individual care perspectives into her public health work.
Her interests include vaccine-preventable illnesses, surveillance systems, and addressing climate change’s impact on population health.
Absolutely. She contributed to both Ontario and Nova Scotia’s pandemic strategies, supporting testing, contact tracing, and community education initiatives.
She designs inclusive health programs and policies that address access barriers, ensuring these populations receive timely, culturally sensitive care and preventive services.
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