Need a Family Practice Registry stabilizes & shows highest attachment since registry began in 2016
**** NSHA Media Release Need a Family Practice Registry stabilizes & shows highest attachment since registry began in 2016 As of Oct. 4, 2024, there are 145,114, Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practice Registry. The last published number was June 1, 2024 when there were 160,234 Nova Scotians on the registry. “Seeing the...
Preparing for the cold at the Green Rd homeless camp
Preparing for the cold With the weather getting colder and with rain and wind already causing havoc, the homeless camp on Green Rd in Dartmouth has already taken steps to shelter from the elements. The elements can play havoc with those facing homelessness through the HRM...
HRFE is pleased to participate in this year’s LungNSPEI Stair Heroes Challenge!
**** Via HRFE HRFE is pleased to participate in this year’s LungNSPEI Stair Heroes Challenge! On November 3rd, StairHeroes will be taking on 36 flights of stairs, in full firefighting gear, all in support of the Lung Association of Nova Scotia and PEI. This event raises awareness and funds for lung health, and we’re excited...
K9 Bishop- the moose Oct 5, 2016- Oct 10, 2024
We are truly sorry for the loss of such a loving and important member of the HRFE Via K9 Siren and Bishop K9 Bishop- the moose Oct 5, 2016- Oct 10, 2024 Bishop lost a short lived battle with cancer last week. His onset of symptoms started while on vacation in Sept and progressed faster...
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, October 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...
There’s no such thing as “too many” smoke alarms, co alarms or fire extinguishers in a home
**** Via Beaver Bank – Kinsac Firefighters There’s no such thing as “too many” smoke alarms, co alarms or fire extinguishers in a home These are inexpensive tools that can save your life and your home. Test your detectors regularly, show everyone in your home where fire extinguishers are located and how to use them...
National Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 6 to 12. This year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You” – And contest!
**** Via HRFE National Fire Prevention Week National Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 6 to 12. This year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You”. Working smoke alarms save lives by providing early detection and warning in the event of a fire, giving you and your family valuable time to escape safely. Below...
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care adopts cancer-specific electronic record system, expands online patient tool
**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care adopts cancer-specific electronic record system, expands online patient tool Cancer care providers in Nova Scotia are moving from paper-based patient records to a cancer-specific electronic medical record system called ARIA CORE this fall. An online patient tool that connects patients with their care team will also...
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, October 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...
This year, Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6 – Oct. 12! Contest rules
**** Via HRFE Fire Prevention Week This year, Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6 – Oct. 12! Please review the rules before participating in the contest! 12 and under contest rules 13 and older contest rules Quiz Prizes for ages 13 and up: First-place prize package (approximate value $900) EcoFlow River 2 Max 1000W Battery...