Health and Wellness

**** Recall via Health Canada Dexter Industries Rechargeable Battery Packs recalled due to burn hazard Common name: Dexter Industries Rechargeable Battery Packs Product description: This voluntary recall involves Dexter Industries rechargeable battery packs.The battery pack was sold individually and also within Classroom Kits and GoPiGo and BrickPi robotic bundles. The affected product is a 9.6V 2000Ah NiMH...

**** Recall via Health Canada John Deere Attachment Kits for 60 Inch Brooms recalled due to injury hazard Attachment Kits for 60 Inch Brooms that were sold without manuals Common name: Attachment Kits for 60 Inch Brooms that were sold without manuals Product description: This recall only involves attachment kits that were sold without the operator’s manual. ...

**** Recall via Health Canada SafePlug Model 1202 Controlled Duplex-Receptacle Common name: SafePlug Model 1202 Controlled Duplex-Receptacle Product description: This recall involves the SafePlug Model 1202 Controlled Duplex-Receptacle with ZigBee Smart Energy Profile (SEP). The affected product is used to monitor and manage energy use and has remote control applications. The model number affected by this recall...

**** Written by Crystal Yeo for WFMHFX Back in February, we shared a story about Sophie, an 11 year old who was embarking on an act of kindness to help a stranger. Inspired by her grandfather, who has now recovered from his battle with prostate cancer, Sophie wanted to help someone in need and decided...

**** Recall via Health Canada ECHO and Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers recalled due to laceration and impact hazards ECHO and Shindaiwa brand 2-cycle gas powered commercial blowers with shoulder straps. Common name: ECHO and Shindaiwa brand 2-cycle gas powered commercial blowers with shoulder straps. Product description: This recall involves ECHO and Shindaiwa brand 2-cycle gas powered commercial backpack...

**** NSHA Media Release NSHA, government, psychologists collaborate to enhance support for people affected by the shootings The Association of Psychologists of NS (APNS), Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness and Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) are collaborating to increase support to Nova Scotians impacted by the tragic events of April 18 and 19.​...

**** NSHA Media Release New NSHA in-home blood collection services for eligible patients NSHA is launching an in-home blood collection service due to impacts on public and private blood collection services in the province. This service will begin on Monday, April 27, and is for patients requiring urgent/time-sensitive testing for immediate diagnosis or management of...

**** NSHA Media Release NSHA launches support for First Responders Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is launching a new service called First Responders Assist. ​ This service will offer short-term counselling and supportive services, including follow up if needed, for first responders and their families impacted by the tragedies of April 18 and 19 in...

**** NSHA Media Release Mental Health support for our communities We are very sorry to hear of the horrific events that happened in our communities. ​ Our thoughts are with everyone who is affected, and our prayers are with the families who lost someone. ​ The pain and trauma are difficult to imagine. ​ We...

**** Recall via Health Canada Health Canada warns of the recall of several additional USB chargers due to shock, burn or fire hazards Issue Health Canada recently completed testing on a number of USB chargers that plug into an electrical outlet intended for use with cell phones, tablets and other devices as part of a...