Health and Wellness

Government Invests in Dartmouth General Hospital

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Government Invests in Dartmouth General Hospital Improving our health-care infrastructure means Nova Scotians will receive the high-quality care they need and will help recruit and retain health-care professionals. That’s why government continues to invest in Dartmouth General Hospital. The province will invest $3.9 million over the next three years to complete...

Government Adding Over 230 Long-Term Care Beds, Replacing Hundreds More

**** PREMIER’S OFFICE Media Release Government Adding Over 230 Long-Term Care Beds, Replacing Hundreds More Government is making a major investment in new long-term care beds and facilities to better serve residents, their families and staff.Under a new multi-year plan, government will add 236 beds in Central Zone, including 44 for Northwood in Halifax. The...

Chests, Cabinets and Dressers recalled due to Tip-over Hazard

**** Recall via Health Canada Chests, Cabinets and Dressers recalled due to Tip-over Hazard Common name: • Luna Acacia Wood Four Drawer Chest and also as Glendora Brown Mahogany Wood Four Drawer Storage Dresser • Paulus Mid-Century Modern Cabinet and also as Gladys Mid-Century Modern Cabinet • Pavona Mid-Century Modern Cabinet • Penrod Mid-Century Modern Cabinet...

Public Health received reports from a community partner that there is a substance being sold as LSD in the Windsor area that is suspected to be contaminated with NBOMe

**** NSHA Media Release Public Health received reports from a community partner that there is a substance being sold as LSD in the Windsor, NS area that is suspected to be contaminated with NBOMe (N-Bomb), in the form of a paper blotter an image of The Beatles. NBOMe is a synthetic hallucinogenic that is more...

Public Health received reports from law enforcement that a substance seized in Cumberland County was positive for Isotonitazene

**** NSHA Media Release Public Health received reports from law enforcement that a substance seized in Cumberland County was tested at the National Drug Analysis Service laboratory was positive for Isotonitazene. Isotonitazene is a synthetic opioid with a potency similar to fentanyl. With the possibility of substance contamination, it’s important to reduce the risk of...

Clover Leaf brand Sardines Boneless Fillets – Garlic & Chive in Oil and Sardines Boneless Fillets – Smoked Jalapeño in Oil recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria

**** Recall via Health Canada Clover Leaf brand Sardines Boneless Fillets – Garlic & Chive in Oil and Sardines Boneless Fillets – Smoked Jalapeño in Oil recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp. is recalling Clover Leaf brand Sardines Boneless Fillets – Garlic & Chive in Oil and Sardines Boneless Fillets – Smoked Jalapeño...

Various All-in-One disposable cannabis vape pens recalled due to mechanical issue

**** Recall via Health Canada Various All-in-One disposable cannabis vape pens recalled due to mechanical issue 3 types of HEXO All-in-One Disposable Vape Pens prefilled with cannabis Common name: 3 types of HEXO All-in-One Disposable Vape Pens prefilled with cannabis Product description: This recall includes the following HEXO branded Disposable Vape Pens: HEXO Durban All-in-One Disposable Vape...

Everyday Gentle Bubble Bath in Sweet Orange Vanilla recalled due to potential microbial contamination

**** Recall via Health Canada Everyday Gentle Bubble Bath in Sweet Orange Vanilla recalled due to potential microbial contamination Common name: Everyday Gentle Bubble Bath in Sweet Orange Vanilla (355 ml) Product description: This recall involves Everyday Gentle Bubble Bath in Sweet Orange Vanilla (355 ml) product. The UPC code is located on the back label and...

Youth Outreach Programs Expanding

**** COMMUNITY SERVICES Release Youth Outreach Programs Expanding—————————————————————-Nova Scotia youth who are struggling, marginalized and at-risk need more access to supports in their communities to help them grow, develop, stay safe and have more opportunities for their future.That is why the Youth Outreach program, which delivers services that support the health, safety and well-being of...

Water testing resumes at Nova Scotia Health facilities, Jan. 25

**** NSHA Media Release Water testing resumes at Nova Scotia Health facilities, Jan. 25 The Environmental Services Laboratory at the QEII Health Sciences Centre will resume accepting water samples for testing from municipal, registered, and private water supply owners, starting Monday, January 25. The water testing service was temporarily suspended in order to create capacity for COVID-19...