Health and Wellness

**** HEALTH Canada Release Be informed: know the potential risks of buying health products online Issue Many websites that sell health products are lawful businesses, but some sell health products that pose serious health risks. As part of Operation Pangea XIV – an international effort to disrupt the online sale of counterfeit and other illegal health products...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health to ease visitor restrictions in phases Nova Scotia Health will begin easing restrictions at its facilities beginning on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. This will allow more opportunities for family caregivers and primary support persons to support patients in the hospital, where it is feasible and safe to do...

**** Info via Health Canada Health Canada warns of Xing da Toy magnet sets that pose serious and potentially life-threatening risks Issue Health Canada is warning Canadians of the serious danger posed by two magnet sets, Xing da Toy Circular Magnets and Xing da Toy Oval Magnets sold in Canada. These sets contain small, powerful...

**** Recall via Health Canada Kalorik Pro 1500F Electric Steakhouse Grill recalled due to Electric Shock Hazard Common name: Kalorik Pro 1500F Electric Steakhouse Grill Product description: This recall involves the Kalorik Pro 1500F Electric Steakhouse Grill, model number KPRO GR 45602. The products affected by this recall are identified by the date of production and PO...

(Health) HRFE Capt Thompson reached a milestone recently. She has made 150 donations at Canada Blood Services! Giving life both on and off duty. You can book an appointment to give here http://myaccount.blood.ca/en/donate?_ga=2.119341641.1188215536.1622728910-1951835551.1622728910 Good job and thank you Captain...

**** Recall via Health Canada Thule Tepui Hybox, Thule Tepui Hybox Wedge, Tepui Hybox, Tepui Hybox Wedge rooftop tents recalled due to potential injury hazard   Common name: Thule Tepui Hybox, Thule Tepui Hybox Wedge, Tepui Hybox, Tepui Hybox Wedge rooftop tents Product description: This recall involves the following rooftop tents manufactured by Thule Sweden AB. The...

**** HRFE Release Heat Safety and Precautions for the Summer Heat Exhaustion Safety Bright summer days bring hot and humid temperatures, so we encourage everyone to take precautions. Heat Illnesses are preventable Wear sunscreen and appropriate clothing. Take a break from the heat by spending a few hours in a cool place. It could be...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New Contracts for Medical Services Insurance, Prescription Monitoring Program —————————————————————- Government has finalized new contracts with Medavie Blue Cross to administer the province’s Medical Services Insurance (MSI) and other programs, effective today, June 1. Under the contracts, Medavie will administer the prescription monitoring program, provincial health card program, payments to physicians...

**** COMMUNITY SERVICES Media Release Funding for Permanent Supportive, Transitional Housing in Halifax, Annapolis Valley —————————————————————- The government of Nova Scotia is providing $6.4 million to create permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness in Halifax and the Annapolis Valley. This is in addition to more than $1 million recently invested in permanent supportive housing...

**** DND Media Release RCAF Air Demonstration teams launch 2021 season under Operation INSPIRATION The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) air demonstration teams officially began their 2021 season today after formal certification by the Commanders of 1 Canadian Air Division and 2 Canadian Air Division following an acceptance show at 15 Wing Moose Jaw. This...