Health and Wellness

**** 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...

**** 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...

**** Recall via Health Canada Heinz by Nature – Lockdown Lovebaby Collection Baby Onesies recalled due to Chemical Hazard Common name: Heinz by Nature – Lockdown Lovebaby Collection Baby Onesies Product description: This recall involves Heinz by Nature – Lockdown Lovebaby Collection Baby Onesies distributed to consumers as part of a promotion. The various white onesie designs...

**** Info via Health Canada Certain Toro Power Max snow throwers recalled due to injury hazard Common name: 2021 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE snow thrower, model 37802 Product description: This recall involves the Model Year 2021 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE snow thrower with model number 37802 and UPC 021038378022. The model number and UPC can...

**** Info via HRFE Today marked the start of a blood drive in honour of Cpt. Brian McKay. If you’d like to donate, as of this morning, Canadian Blood Serviceshad 140 open appointment slots to fill at their Bayer’s Road Donation Centre (7071Bayer’s Road) for the remainder of the month. Thanks to Cpt. Thompson for...

**** Recall via Health Canada Gotham Steel Electric Smoke-less Grill & Griddle recalled due to fire hazard Common name: Gotham Steel Electric Smoke-less Grill & Griddle Product description: This recall involves the Gotham Steel Electric Smoke-less Grill & Griddle identified by model number 1811. The model number can be found on the sticker situated on the underside...

**** Recall via Health Canada Belkin Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition recalled due to Fire and Electric Shock Hazard Belkin Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition Common name: Belkin Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition Product description: This recall involves Belkin Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition. The product comprises of: (i)...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health to participate in national Wear Red Canada event to raise awareness about women’s heart health​ On Saturday, Feb. 13 Canadians are invited to wear red in recognition of the national Wear Red Canada campaign aimed at raising awareness about women’s heart health.​ To celebrate this national event and learn more...

**** Recall via Health Canada Progression Fitness X-Plode PFX-2200 Functional Trainer Gym recalled due to injury hazard Common name: Progression Fitness X-Plode PFX-2200 Functional Trainer Gym Product description: This recall involves the Progression Fitness X-Plode PFX-2200 Functional Trainer Gym. The fitness trainer is a home gym made of black, square-tube steel with two weight stacks connected to...

**** HRFE Release Fire Prevention & Safety Prevention | Detection | Escape HRM has an exceptional fire service but fire and smoke can travel very quickly. Underwriter Laboratories (UL), a not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization, determined that “fires today are more dangerous and pose more risks than in the past. Fire spread is faster, and time to...