STI testing for asymptomatic HRM residents
**** NSHA Media Release STI testing for asymptomatic HRM residents A Nova Scotia Health-led research study is partnering with four pharmacies in HRM to provide sexually transmitted infection testing for those not showing symptoms. Modeled after other studies, Swab-Rx aims to find out how people feel about getting self tests and treatment for chlamydia and...
Heather with service dog Lego says she walks this path daily as it is safe and easy for her to access and walk
Heather with service dog Lego says she walks this path daily as it is safe and easy for her to access and walk She has a balance condition and is visually impaired. Although path users have partially moved one block and opened a gate for path access, it was difficult for her to access...
Newborns across the Maritimes will now be screened for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
**** CNS Media Release Newborns Now Screened for Spinal Muscular Atrophy –—————————————————– Newborns across the Maritimes will now be screened for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), through a genetic test added to the Maritime Newborn Screening program. The screening, done at birth, will provide early diagnosis and access to care sooner for infants with the disorder...
Sandy Lake Beach recreational water quality advisory lifted
**** HRM Media Release Sandy Lake Beach recreational water quality advisory lifted The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the recreational water quality advisory has been lifted at Sandy Lake Beach in Bedford. This is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised municipal beaches during July and August...
Birch Cove Beach recreational water quality advisory in effect
**** HRM Media Release Birch Cove Beach recreational water quality advisory in effect The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that there is a recreational water quality advisory in effect at Birch Cove Beach in Dartmouth until further notice due to poor water quality as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to...
Swimming and Surfing Not Advised at Atlantic Coastal Beaches – Monday August 19
**** Via NS Provincial Parks Swimming and Surfing Not Advised at Atlantic Coastal Beaches – Monday August 19 Swimming is not recommended at provincial beaches along the Atlantic coast on Monday August 19th. Please avoid the water for swimming and surfing due to dangerous surf conditions, large waves, and rip currents. Lifeguards will be present...
YourHealthNS to Include Ultrasound Reports
**** CNS Media Release YourHealthNS to Include Ultrasound Reports –—————————————————– Nova Scotians can now access more information about their ultrasound results through the YourHealthNS app. Ultrasound reports completed from August 5 onward will start to be available in the app today, August 19. The report includes the body part examined, the reason for the ultrasound, findings...
DeWALT Battery Electric Walk Behind Lawn Mowers recalled due to risk of injury
**** Recall via Health Canada DeWALT Battery Electric Walk Behind Lawn Mowers recalled due to risk of injury Issue If water gets into the mower’s handle support while the battery is installed, the mower can fail to shut off when the bail handle is released or start without a key, posing a laceration hazard to...
Repost – Various Silk and Great Value brand plant based refrigerated beverages recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
**** Recall via Health Canada Repost – Various Silk and Great Value brand plant based refrigerated beverages recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes Issue The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products Brand Product Size UPC Codes Great Value Almond Beverage Unsweetened Original 1.89 L 6 81131 34208 7 All Best Before...
EHS are bringing their clinical skills to Nova Scotians in a new way – via electric bikes
**** Info via EHS Our paramedics are trained to provide excellent care in a myriad of different settings, whether it be in the back of an ambulance, on a helicopter, in the hospital, at home or on scene. Now, we’re bringing their clinical skills to Nova Scotians in a new way – via electric bikes...