High number of emergency visits and admissions, combined with staffing pressures, leading to service reductions
**** NSHA Media Release High number of emergency visits and admissions, combined with staffing pressures, leading to service reductions Hospitals throughout Nova Scotia continue to see higher than normal emergency visits and demands for hospital beds, which are resulting in delays in care, including some surgical services. These pressures come at a time when...
Teak Shower Benches recalled due to fall hazard
**** Recall via Health Canada Teak Shower Benches recalled due to fall hazard Common name: Teak Shower Benches Product description: This recall involves Ivena 20″ teak shower benches. The benches are made of light brown teak with padding on the feet. The seat and bottom shelf have a row of wood paneling. Item number 1049998 and UPC...
White-Rodgers Gen II Intellivent natural gas and propane control valves installed on certain models of Giant and Gemco natural gas and propane water heaters recalled due to potential carbon monoxide leak
**** Recall via Health Canada White-Rodgers Gen II Intellivent natural gas and propane control valves installed on certain models of Giant and Gemco natural gas and propane water heaters recalled due to potential carbon monoxide leak Common name: White-Rodgers Gen II Intellivent natural gas and propane control valves installed on certain models of Giant and Gemco...
Speak Up for Health Care Tour Begins Next Week
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Speak Up for Health Care Tour Begins Next Week —————————————————————- Premier Tim Houston and Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson will meet directly with frontline health-care workers during the Speak Up for Health Care tour from Sept. 20 to 23. “Health care continues to be Nova Scotians’ most pressing concern. They...
A suspected blue-green algae bloom is in Lake Banook, Dartmouth
**** NS Environment Release A suspected blue-green algae bloom is in Lake Banook, Dartmouth Blue-green algae can cause health effects to people and pets. We recommend that people wishing to use the water are watchful to ensure there are no algal blooms or mats anywhere nearby. People should be cautious about potential exposures through water...
Each year on September 10th, people in over 50 countries officially recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day
**** Info via PANS Each year on September 10th, people in over 50 countries around the world connect with each other by officially recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day. World Suicide Prevention Day is a chance to promote understanding about suicide: those impacted by a suicide attempt or loss, family or friends, organizations, professionals, politicians, volunteers...
Consider having a conversation about bullying with your child
**** HRP Media Release #StandUpAgainstBullyingDay. Consider having a conversation about bullying with your child. Through listening & showing support parents & guardians show that they take bullying seriously. Tips to deal with bullying Bullying has a negative impact on families in our communities. Here are a few tips and ideas that can help parents, guardians...
Eat Smart brand Chopped Salad Kits recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
**** Recall via Health Canada Eat Smart brand Chopped Salad Kits recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes The food recall warning issued on August 26, 2021 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. Curation Foods is recalling Eat Smart brand Chopped Salad Kits...
EHS became aware of an incident that occurred over this past weekend at St. Francis Xavier University while paramedics were on scene to respond to a call.
**** IUOE Local 727 Release INCIDENT AT ST. FX EHS became aware of an incident that occurred over this past weekend at St. Francis Xavier University while paramedics were on scene to respond to a call. In a video shared on social media, two men can be seen climbing on top of the ambulance while...
Registration now open for free provincial online wellness sessions
**** NSHA Media Release Registration now open for free provincial online wellness sessions Registration is now open for Nova Scotia Health’s fall online wellness sessions. These sessions are for adults of all ages and cover topics such as healthy eating, physical activity, mental wellness, parenting, and reducing one’s health risks. All sessions are free for...