Emily Johnston is a Clinical Pharmacist in the department of Orthopedic Surgery in Nova Scotia. She works with patients on the trauma unit caring for a variety of Orthopedic Surgery patients and their medication related needs during their hospital stay. She also works closely with the Orthopedic Research team with a special focus on post-operative pain control. Emily graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from Dalhousie University in 2008 and began her career as a community pharmacist in Calgary, Alberta. After two years, Emily returned to Halifax and worked as the manager of a community pharmacy in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia for eight years. During this time she completed her Doctor of Pharmacy through the University of Florida and worked to transition to her current role with Nova Scotia Health in 2018.

Originally from Cape Breton, Emily loves the ocean. She also loves a good book, a good dance party and good hike. She is a proud mom of two who have been some of her biggest champions in this venture.