Health and Wellness

Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinics have these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, November 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...

LungNSPEI Launches COPD Awareness Campaign on World COPD Day

**** LungNSPEI Release LungNSPEI Launches COPD Awareness Campaign on World COPD Day In recognition of World COPD Day, LungNSPEI is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive COPD Awareness Campaign aimed at raising awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), its signs and symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis through spirometry testing. This...

Mobile primary care clinic in Windsor

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinic in Windsor Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has this upcoming clinic date: West Hants Access Centre 48 Gerrish Street, Windsor Sunday, November 24 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.   This is a drop-in clinic. You will be asked the reason for your visit to ensure...

Stokke ® YOYO³ stroller recalled due to injury hazard

**** Recall via Health Canada Stokke ® YOYO³ stroller recalled due to injury hazard Issue The parking brakes on strollers with “142AA” in the serial number may disengage, posing an injury hazard. Affected products This recall involves Stokke ® YOYO³ strollers.  It is a Compact four-wheel stroller for children from age 0 months. It is...

Repost – Low Water Levels at Lake Major Require Water Conservation Measures

A pond at Shubie Park sits dry in November as a water conservation order remains in effect from Halifax Water for many in the Lake Major water supply zone. Repost **** Info via Halifax Water Low Water Levels at Lake Major Require Water Conservation Measures A prolonged period of low precipitation has resulted in lower-than-normal...

Repost – Working Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Save Lives

**** HRFE Release Repost – Working Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Save Lives Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms What is a smoke alarm? A smoke alarm is an early warning device that saves lives.  They detect fires by using different technologies to sense smoke particles in the air.  Once detected the alarm will sound to alert...

M&M Food Market brand Buffalo Chicken Dip recalled due to pieces of metal

**** Recall via Health Canada M&M Food Market brand Buffalo Chicken Dip recalled due to pieces of metal Issue M&M Food Market brand Buffalo Chicken Dip recalled due to pieces of metal. Affected products M&M Food Market Buffalo Chicken Dip 450 g Code: 1624, 1634, 1644, 1654, 1684, 1694, 1764, 1774, 1784, 1834, 1844, 1854...

2025 Fight4Life HRM Firefighter calendars are out! 

Repost **** Via Fight4Life 2025 Fight4Life HRM Firefighter calendars are out!  Come visit us at the Halifax Shopping Centre Calendars are $20 which supports Fight4life. We are here every Friday, Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 12-4 until calendars sell out. Better hurray they are selling fast. About Fight4Life The Fight4Life Association is a grassroots charity; the...

QEII emergency department affected by weekend flood

**** NSHA Media Release QEII emergency department affected by weekend flood On Sunday evening (Nov. 10), the QEII emergency department sustained water damage after a sprinkler was activated. Following a survey of the damage, it has been determined that some areas will take several weeks to repair. The emergency department remains open and patients with emergent and urgent...

Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinics have these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, November 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...