Nova Scotia Health resumes referrals for Medical Assistance in Dying
**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health resumes referrals for Medical Assistance in Dying Nova Scotia Health would like to share that we will be able to accept new Medical Assistance in Dying referrals as of Wednesday October 20, 2021. The organization had placed a temporary hold on referrals due to capacity issues but...
Drug Alert – NSHA has received a report from a community partner regarding a recent sample of Dilaudid 8 containing fentanyl in the Halifax area
**** NSHA Media Release #DrugAlert We have received a report from a community partner regarding a recent sample of Dilaudid 8 containing fentanyl in the Halifax, NS area. The drug is described as triangular/heart-shaped pills. Please be mindful of the following recommendations for harm reduction: • Don’t use alone, if possible. Keep a distance of...
Ombrelle Garnier Complete Dry Mist Spray sunscreen recalled due to elevated benzene levels
**** Recall via Health Canada Ombrelle Garnier Complete Dry Mist Spray sunscreen recalled due to elevated benzene levels Issue Ombrelle Canada is recalling all lots of Ombrelle Garnier Complete Dry Mist Spray sunscreen, SPF30 and SPF 60, due to elevated levels of benzene. Frequent and long-term exposure (e.g., through the skin and by inhalation) to...
Illegal Vape Products Seized in New Waterford
**** Service Nova Scotia Release Illegal Vape Products Seized in New Waterford ———————————————– More illegal vape products have been taken off the streets of Nova Scotia following an investigation by the Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services’ compliance and special investigations unit. On October 6 in New Waterford, a 36-year-old man was apprehended...
Legislation to Protect Patients, Health-Service Providers, Staff of Healthcare Facilities
**** Justice Media Release Legislation to Protect Patients, Health-Service Providers, Staff of Healthcare Facilities —————————————————————- The Province is taking action to protect patients, health-service providers and staff of healthcare facilities from protests intended to interfere with Nova Scotians accessing hospital and other healthcare services. The Protecting Access to Health Services Act, introduced today, October 14...
Public Health received a report from a community-based organization that a substance sold as crack cocaine tested positive for fentanyl in the Windsor
**** NSHA Media Release #DrugAlert: Public Health received a report from a community-based organization that a substance sold as crack cocaine tested positive for fentanyl in the Windsor, NS area. • Don’t use alone, if possible. Keep a distance of 2 meters and respect public health measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 if using...
Update: Nova Scotia Health to require proof of vaccination for most visitors and support people starting October 13
**** NSHA Media Release Update: Nova Scotia Health to require proof of vaccination for most visitors and support people starting October 13 Nova Scotia Health has received several questions regarding the proof of vaccination requirement for support people and visitors effective on October 13. We hope the following clarification is helpful. Effective October 13, most visitors...
One lot of GENIUS Kids and Teens softgel capsules recalled due to possible bacterial contamination
**** Recall via Health Canada One lot of GENIUS Kids and Teens softgel capsules recalled due to possible bacterial contamination Issue Nutripur Inc. is recalling one lot (lot GC2210-1, expiry 08-23) of GENIUS Kids and Teens softgel capsules due to possible bacterial contamination with Staphylococcus aureus, which may pose serious health risks. The natural...
Province to Purchase Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility, East Coast Forensic Hospital
**** Justice / Health Release Province to Purchase Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility, East Coast Forensic Hospital ———————————————————————————————————– Today, October 6, the Province advised Alderney CFF Limited that it will purchase the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility and East Coast Forensic Hospital in Dartmouth when the lease expires in 2026. “These facilities are centrally located...
(Update) Several lots of Advil Cold & Sinus Day/Night Convenience Pack recalled due to labelling error that may cause confusion between daytime and nighttime tablets
**** Recall via Health Canada Several lots of Advil Cold & Sinus Day/Night Convenience Pack recalled due to labelling error that may cause confusion between daytime and nighttime tablets GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare ULC (GSK) is recalling two lots of Advil Cold & Sinus Day/Night Convenience Pack (one lot of 18 caplet boxes and one lot...