Health and Wellness

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release VirtualCareNS Pilot Program Expansion ————————————————————— People in central and eastern Nova Scotia who are on the Need a Family Practice Registry will start receiving invitations for VirtualCareNS next week. VirtualCareNS gives people on the registry the option to access a primary-care provider online. It is a free program for patients delivered...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health extends timeline for Need a Family Practice Registry validation Nova Scotia Health is extending the timeline for contacting people on the Need a Family Practice Registry to confirm that they are still looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Those on the registry should receive an email...

**** CNS Media Release Investments to Attract, Retain Continuing Care Workers, Add More Beds ————————————————————— The Province is investing about $57 million to support those working in continuing care, add more staff and open more beds more quickly to seniors waiting for long-term care. Investments are aimed at hiring additional continuing care assistants and improving...

**** CNS Media Release Northern Pulp Environmental Assessment Process Begins ————————————————————— The proposed Northern Pulp mill revitalization and new pulp effluent treatment plant project was registered for a Class II environmental assessment today, December 7. The company’s registration document is available at: https://www.novascotia.ca/nse/ea/ . The Department is now preparing draft terms of reference to guide the preparation...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health to offer free online substance use recovery program to adults in Nova Scotia​ Nova Scotia Health’s Mental Health and Addictions Program and Health Innovation Hub are piloting Breaking Free Online, an online substance use recovery support program. ​ Breaking Free Online will be free and available for all...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warn public of suspected fentanyl found in Lunenburg County Police are warning the public of a new form of suspected fentanyl that was seized as part of an investigation last week in Lunenburg County. The seized drug is purple and appears to be similar in appearance to play-dough. As part...

**** Info via CUPE A province wide ‘Day of Action’ is underway. It is a day of public awareness to bring attention to the ongoing crisis in long-term care. The call to action is looking to call attending to the following issues: – Ensuring all staff are paid appropriately for the invaluable service they provide...

**** Recall via Health Canada myCharge Razor Xtreme PD powerbank recalled due to a fire hazard Affected products This recall involves the myCharge Razor Xtreme PD powerbank, model No. RZPD26BK-A.  The product has a blue metallic case with myCharge written on the front of the product case.  The model number is located on the back...

**** Recall via Health Canada Old Spice and Secret Aerosol Spray Antiperspirant Products Recalled Due To Detection of Benzene Affected products This recall involves eight Old Spice and Secret Antiperspirant/Deodorant Spray Products that are packaged in aerosol cans. The recalled products carry the following UPC codes: Product Name UPC (Item) Old Spice Sweat Defense Pure Sport...

**** CNS Media Release Grant Will Help Seniors Stay in Their Homes Longer —————————————————————- The Province is following through on its commitment to help seniors stay in their homes longer by investing up to $32 million each year in the Seniors Care Grant. The grant provides up to $500 in funding for eligible Nova Scotians...