Health and Wellness

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New Program to Support Serious Pressure Injuries —————————————————————- Nova Scotia is partnering with the federal government to expand a program that helps prevent and manage pressure injuries and complex wounds in continuing care. The provincial wound management program was identified as a priority by the long-term care sector. The expansion will...

**** INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Release Emotional Support Line Open for Public ———————————————————– A confidential, toll-free line is now open to help anyone in need of emotional support as they reflect on the April 2020 tragedy that began in Portapique, Colchester Co. People can call the free support line at 1-866-885-6540. It is available 24 hours a day...

**** Recall via Health Canada Mastercraft 8-Outlet Metal Power Bar recalled due to Electric Shock Hazard Common name: Mastercraft 8-Outlet Metal Power Bar Product description: This recall involves Mastercraft 8-Outlet Metal Power Bar, 4 foot (1.2 metres). The affected Canadian Tire product number is 052-9632. This recall includes all units manufactured prior to and including October 2020...

**** ANTI-RACISM INITIATIVES/AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS//HEALTH/ WELLNESS Media Release Working Group Will Support Race-Based Data Collection Initiative The Nova Scotia government has established a community-based working group to support the collection of race-based data in the health system. Collecting and interpreting race-based health data will help the government identify and address inequities in health care...

**** NSHA Media Release QEII Cancer Centre first in country to earn prestigious certification for stereotactic treatment The QEII Cancer Centre’s radiation oncology team recently earned the Novalis Certified designation for the delivery of safe and effective stereotactic body radiation therapy. Known as stereotactic treatment, this accelerated, ultra-precise form of radiation provides the highest standards...

**** Info via NFPA How to make a home fire escape plan Your ability to get out of your home during a fire depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds...

**** NSHA Media Release Overcrowding at QEII Health Sciences Centre, Friday, April 9, 2021 The QEII Health Sciences Centre has experienced high patient volumes and admissions this week, causing service impacts across the hospital.​ Patient waits in the emergency department have been longer than usual this last week.​ As a result of the sustained pressure...

**** Recall via Health Canada Epicure Prep Bowls (Set of 4) recalled due to Laceration Hazard Common name: Epicure Prep Bowls (Set of 4) Product description: This recall involves Epicure transparent tempered 1-cup glass prep bowls which are stackable with sealable silicone lids. They are sold as a set of 4. The product code 1004242 is printed...

**** Recall via Health Canada Dettson Hydra Revolution Electric Boiler 24 kW, 27 kW and 29 kW recalled due to Fire Hazard Common name: Dettson Hydra Revolution Electric Boiler 24 kW, 27 kW and 29 kW Product description: This voluntary recall is for the Dettson Hydra Revolution Electric Boiler, an electric hot water boiler used in homes...

**** Info via EHS EHS LifeFlight Services EHS LifeFlight is a vital component of emergency medical services; providing critical care to the people of Nova Scotia and beyond. EHS LifeFlight supports communities with specialized critical care teams that can be deployed to treat and transport high acuity, ill and injured patients. Often, these patients require treatment...