Health and Wellness

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health launches RFP process for overdose prevention sites Nova Scotia Health is launching a request for proposals process for overdose prevention sites. The process will have two stages: an open invitation for letters of intent from those interested in running a site, and an invited final proposal. Overdose prevention...

**** Recall via Health Canada Various AeonAir, Danby and De’Longhi Dehumidifiers recalled due to Fire Hazard Common name: Various AeonAir, Danby, and De’Longhi Dehumidifiers Product description: This recall involves various AeonAir, Danby and De’Longhi brand dehumidifiers. The UPC code and serial number can be found at the back of the dehumidifier on the rating label. The following...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health Visitor Restrictions Nova Scotia Health is further easing restrictions to allow more opportunities for family caregivers and primary support persons to support patients where it is feasible and safe to do so within public health guidelines. In an effort to enhance family presence and increase the number of...

**** NSHA Media Release Increased wait times at emergency departments during summer months ​ ​ Emergency departments throughout Nova Scotia are seeing higher numbers of patients than prior to the third wave of COVID-19. We anticipate patients will experience longer waits for care through the summer. If you are experiencing an emergency, please do not...

**** NSHA Media Release #DrugAlert for July 15, 2021 NSHA received reports from community partners that an unknown substance is circulating in the Halifax area and has led to a number of overdoses, including two deaths. The only description we have is that the drug may be being sold on a blotter (small squares of...

**** NSGEU Media Release Health Care Workers Accept Tentative Agreement Nova Scotia’s health care workers have voted to ratify a new collective agreement. Eighty-two (82) per cent of the members who voted cast their ballot to accept the agreement, which provides for reasonable wage increases in each of the three years it spans, as well...

**** NS Lands and Forest Release Update Conrads Beach is no longer closed for swimming. Please note that conditions could change at any time. It is recommended to swim at a supervised beach. There are supervised beaches nearby (Lawrencetown Beach and Rainbow Haven Beach). Closed for Swimming – Conrads Beach Conrads Beach in HRM is closed...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Government Adding More Than 260 New Long-Term Care Beds, Replacing Hundreds More ————————————————————– The Rankin government announced today, July 9, it is investing $96.5 million in new long-term care beds and facilities to better serve residents, their families and staff who care for residents in long-term care. As part of a...

**** NSGEU Media Release Tentative Agreement Reached for Health Care Workers Late Tuesday, a tentative agreement was reached between the Health Care Council of Unions (NSGEU, CUPE & Unifor) and Nova Scotia Health (NSH) and IWK. ​ That tentative agreement will now be brought forward to the almost 7,500 members within the group for a...

**** INFRASTRUCTURE/HOUSING Release Province Addresses Short-Term Affordable Housing Recommendations  —————————————————- Infrastructure and Housing Minister Geoff MacLellan announced today, July 6, the province will invest $25 million to address immediate investments recommended by the Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission to increase affordable housing. This investment will support new affordable housing units, repairs to public housing and...