Public Health received reports from RCMP in Dartmouth that white, round, scored tablets with the logo “TEC” on one side tested positive for heroin at the National Drug Analysis Service
**** NSHA Media Release #DrugAlert Public Health received reports from RCMP in Dartmouth that white, round, scored tablets with the logo “TEC” on one side tested positive for heroin at the National Drug Analysis Service. With the possibility of substance contamination, it’s important to reduce the risk of overdose: — Don’t use alone, if possible...
Investments in Halifax Hospitals
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Investments in Halifax Hospitals The Province of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada are investing more than $19 million in several projects to improve infrastructure at the IWK Health Centre, Halifax Infirmary and QEII Health Sciences Centre.These investments clearly show that the health and safety of Nova Scotians remains a...
All Public Schools to Receive Automated External Defibrillators
**** EDUCATION/EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVLOPMENT Media Release All Public Schools to Receive Automated External Defibrillators——————————————————————————————————————————-The Rankin government announced today, March 16, a $700,000 investment to equip all public schools in Nova Scotia with automated external defibrillators.“A school building is the heart of its community, often used on evenings and weekends by a variety of organizations and...
Public Health received reports from a community partner today that a substance being sold as cocaine tested positive for the presence of fentanyl in the Cape Breton area
**** NSHA Media Release *DRUG ALERT* Public Health received reports from a community partner today that a substance being sold as cocaine tested positive for the presence of fentanyl using fentanyl test strips in the Cape Breton area. With the possibility of substance contamination, it’s important to reduce the risk of overdose: — Don’t use...
Public Health received reports from a community organization in the Halifax area who witnessed two overdoses
**** NSHA Media Release Public Health received reports from a community organization in the Halifax area who witnessed two overdoses last night. Both individuals are understood to have been using both “Sweet Tarts” and XANAX. Sweet Tarts appear like the multicolored, chalk-like “rocket” candies, with a clear coating that contains the drug. The XANAX were...
New EHS Contract Addresses Recommendations in Fitch Report
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New EHS Contract Addresses Recommendations in Fitch Report—————————————————————-Government is committed to making improvements to the Emergency Health System (EHS) to ensure it continues to meet the needs of Nova Scotians now and in the future.Minister of Health and Wellness, Zach Churchill announced today, March 8, that negotiations with the province’s current...
Male sexual enhancement product “Harmony” may pose serious health risks
**** Recall via Health Canada Male sexual enhancement product “Harmony” may pose serious health risks Product: Harmony (NPN 80044321), promoted as a herbal product for male sexual enhancement. Issue: The product contains high levels of a prescription erectile dysfunction drug, tadalafil, which may pose serious health risks. What to do: Stop using this product and seek medical advice...
Candle Safety via Health Canada
**** Info via Health Canada Candle Safety Candles can be a serious fire hazard if not used properly. Some candles also have design flaws that increase the risk of fire. Others may contain materials like lead that present health hazards, especially for children. There are a number of things you can do to reduce health and...
Nova Scotia Health Visitor Restrictions
**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health Visitor Restrictions (last updated: February 26, 2021) Visitor restrictions are in place at Nova Scotia Health facilities to control and contain the spread of COVID-19, keep the virus out of hospitals and keep patients, health care workers and all Nova Scotians safe. Important information for family caregivers, primary...
Students Learn about Growing Food Locally
**** AGRICULTURE Media Release Students Learn about Growing Food Locally—————————————————————-Nova Scotia farmers will help students understand the importance of growing food locally during Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month, beginning Monday, March 1.The campaign, which encourages students in all grades to learn and celebrate Canada’s agriculture, began in Nova Scotia and is marking its 10th anniversary.“A thriving...