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**** Via DNR There has been a report of blue-green algae at Kearney Lake in Halifax County – Outlet stream, northern tip of Kearney Lake in Halifax County. Learn more about blue-green algae ** Release https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/67202-2
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***’ NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics in the central zone this weekend Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinics have these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Sunday, July 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile […]
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***’ Health / Weather Release Communicable Disease Prevention and Control What is rabies? Rabies is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. The rabies virus can affect any mammal- human, pets, farm animals and wild animals. Wild animals that are most at risk to carry rabies virus include bats, raccoons, […]
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**** NSHA Media Release Need a Family Practice Registry Verification Calls Over the next several weeks, Nova Scotia Health will be making phone calls to people on the Need a Family Practice registry. Staff will call registrants to confirm whether they still need a primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) and to ensure […]
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Verified Drug Alert July 25, 2024: NSHA have received a report from a community partner in the West Hants NS area regarding a substance sold as Dilaudid that is suspected to be Krokodil. Krokodil (aka desomorphine) is a strong opioid that increases chances of developing skin infections. Harm reduction information: – Don’t use alone, if […]
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**** Via NOVA SCOTIA LIFEGUARD SERVICE Beach Safety – Currents, Tides, Waves Nova Scotia is blessed with beautiful beaches. These beaches, however, experience some of the most powerful surf on the Eastern seaboard. There is only a limited amount of time on the beaches for Nova Scotians to experience and learn how the ocean works. […]
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**** Recall via Health Canada Baby Gourmet Organic brand Banana raisin oatmeal organic whole grain baby cereal recalled due to Cronobacter spp. Issue The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Cronobacter spp. contamination. Affected products Brand Product Size UPC Codes Baby Gourmet Organic Banana raisin oatmeal organic whole grain baby cereal 227 g 6 28619 […]
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**** HRM Media Release Lake Echo Beach, Penhorn Beach, Birch Cove Beach, Springfield Beach and Shubie Park Beach recreational water quality advisory lifted The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the recreational water quality advisory has been lifted at Lake Echo Beach in Lake Echo, Birch Cove, Shubie Park, and Penhorn Beaches in Dartmouth, […]
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**** Recall via Health Canada BISSELL® brand Steam Shot™ Handheld Steam Cleaner recalled due to potential burn hazard Issue Steam or hot water may escape from the recalled Steam Shot™ Handheld Steam Cleaner while heating or during use, posing a burn hazard. As of June 4, 2024, the company has received 14 reports of incidents […]
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**** 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 Sunday, July 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care […]
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