April is National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month!
**** NSHA Media Release April is National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month! It celebrates organ and tissue donation and raises awareness about the critical need for more donors across the country. On April 7 we encourage Nova Scotians to wear green on #GreenShirtDay held in honour of Humboldt Broncos bus crash victim Logan Boulet...
Victim services in Halifax
**** HRP Media Release During Sexual Assault Awareness Month #SAAM this April and always, let’s all foster an environment where victims feel safe when reporting incidents of sexual assault. Need support? Remember, it’s never your fault. Get help today. Victim services in Halifax Halifax Regional Police offers support services to victims of crime, and in...
Free psychological sessions offered in wake of anniversary of tragic events in Portapique
**** NSHA Media Release Free psychological sessions offered in wake of anniversary of tragic events in Portapique The Association of Psychologists of NS (APNS) and Nova Scotia Health are collaborating to increase support to Nova Scotians impacted by the mass casualty that occurred on April 18 and 19, 2020. A group of psychologists across...
Government Continues to Make Virtual Care an Option
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS-Media Release Government Continues to Make Virtual Care an Option —————————————————————- The government is continuing to make virtual care options, such as telephone and videoconferencing, available for health professionals to connect with patients. Physicians and regulated health professionals, including nurses, pharmacists, dentists, optometrists and others can continue to offer publicly funded services virtually...
Hypothermia and Survival in Cold Water
**** Transportation Canada Release Hypothermia and Survival in Cold Water “No matter the season, make sure you know what to do to prevent hypothermia. Wear an approved lifejacket to help keep you afloat in cold water.” Fishing is an activity that generally start early and end late in the boating season. Waters are usually cold...
Two New Dialysis Units Open
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Two New Dialysis Units Open The Rankin government announced two new dialysis units are now open to serve patients in Digby, Kings and Annapolis counties, reducing travel time and relieving pressure at other dialysis centres. Nova Scotia Health’s Renal Program opened a 12-station unit at the Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville...
TAMHOO brand set of 33 pairs of earrings recalled due to lead and cadmium in excess of allowable limits
**** Recall via Health Canada TAMHOO brand set of 33 pairs of earrings recalled due to lead and cadmium in excess of allowable limits Common name: TAMHOO brand set of 33 pairs of earrings Product description: This recall involves a set of 33 pairs of earrings in various designs. The product can be identified by the Amazon...
Purple Day – International epilepsy day – returns on Friday, March 26 2021
**** Info via the epilepsy society Purple Day – International epilepsy day – returns on Friday, March 26 2021 Originating in Canada, Purple Day was invented by Cassidy Megan, a young girl who created the initiative in 2008 after getting motivated by the struggles she had with epilepsy. It’s a simple affair: you’re encouraged to...
Public Health received a report from a community-based organization regarding a fatal overdose in the Halifax area last week related to the use of Ecstasy suspected to have been contaminated with opioids and/or benzodiazepines
**** NSHA Media Release #DrugAlert Public Health received a report from a community-based organization regarding a fatal overdose in the Halifax area last week related to the use of Ecstasy suspected to have been contaminated with opioids and/or benzodiazepines. With the possibility of substance contamination, it’s important to reduce the risk of overdose: — Don’t...
Public Health received reports from a community partner in Windsor and West Hants that a substance sold as ICE tested positive for the presence of opioids
**** NSHA Media Release #DrugAlert Public Health received reports from a community partner in Windsor and West Hants that a substance sold as ICE tested positive for the presence of opioids. With the possibility of substance contamination, it’s important to reduce the risk of overdose: — Don’t use alone, if possible. Keep a distance of...