Health and Wellness

**** NSHA Media Release Two new interventional radiology suites are now open on the third floor of the Halifax Infirmary, QEII Health Sciences Centre. This project was announced in 2018 and is the first completed construction project at the QEII’s Halifax Infirmary, as part of the QEII New Generation project. The QEII New Generation project...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Response to New Brunswick Flu Shot Concerns—————————————————————-NOTE: The following is a statement from Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health—————————————————————-On Sunday, Nov. 15, I became aware of adverse events experienced by three people in New Brunswick within a week of having their influenza vaccine. All three had received...

**** HRP Media Release Police remind citizens to check Halloween candy following potential tampering incident ​ Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a potential Halloween candy tampering incident. ​ On November 11 at approximately 3:55 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a suspicious circumstance call at residence...

**** Recall via Health Canada Philips Hue 40 Watt outdoor power supply units (PSU) recalled due to risk of electric shock Philips Hue 40 Watt outdoor power supply units (PSU) Common name: Philips Hue 40 Watt outdoor power supply units (PSU) Product description: This voluntary recall involves Philips Hue 40 Watt outdoor power supply units (PSU) sold...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS/IWK HEALTH CENTRE Media Release State-of-the-Art MRI Helping IWK Patients and Families—————————————————————–A new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner is now in operation at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax.Government invested $6.9 million to purchase the new MRI scanner and complete associated renovations. The new equipment replaces an aging scanner.“Children, youth and families from Nova...

**** NSHA  Media Release Three more Nova Scotia Health sites launch online appointment booking Nova Scotia Health is expanding its online appointment booking service. Online appointment booking is now available at the following sites: ​ Buchanan Memorial Health Centre in Neil’s Harbour: blood collection, X-ray, EKG North Cumberland Memorial Hospital in Pugwash: blood collection, X-ray...

**** Recall via Health Canada Certain Miss Vickie’s brand Kettle Cooked Potato Chips recalled due to possible presence of pieces of glass Miss Vickie’s Canada is recalling certain Miss Vickie’s brand Kettle Cooked Potato Chips from the marketplace due to possible presence of pieces of glass. Consumers should not consume and retailers, restaurants, and institutions...

**** HRFE Media Release Reset your clocks, change your batteries Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) wishes to remind you to ‘fall back’ tomorrow night before you go to bed. When you turn back your clocks by an hour, you should also change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Also remember to...

**** NSHA Media Release Online booking expands to five more Nova Scotia Health sites Nova Scotia Health is expanding its online appointment booking service. Online appointment booking is now available at the following sites: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ QEII’s Victoria General (VG) X-Ray ​ ​ ​ ​ Barrington Blood Collection ​ ​ ​ ​...

**** Recall via Health Canada Cottonelle® & Cottonelle® GentlePlus Flushable Wipes Products recalled due to potential microbial contamination Cottonelle® & Cottonelle® GentlePlus Flushable Wipes Common name: Cottonelle® & Cottonelle® GentlePlus Flushable Wipes Product description: This recall involves Cottonelle® & Cottonelle® GentlePlus Flushable Wipes products. The UPC code is located on the bottom of the package. The recalled product can also be identified by entering...