Health and Wellness

Communicable Disease Prevention and Control

***’ Health / Weather Release Communicable Disease Prevention and Control What is rabies? Rabies is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. The rabies virus can affect any mammal- human, pets, farm animals and wild animals. Wild animals that are most at risk to carry rabies virus include bats, raccoons...

Need a Family Practice Registry Verification Calls

**** NSHA Media Release Need a Family Practice Registry Verification Calls Over the next several weeks, Nova Scotia Health will be making phone calls to people on the Need a Family Practice registry. Staff will call registrants to confirm whether they still need a primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) and to ensure...

Verified Drug Alert July 25, 2024

Verified Drug Alert July 25, 2024: NSHA have received a report from a community partner in the West Hants NS area regarding a substance sold as Dilaudid that is suspected to be Krokodil. Krokodil (aka desomorphine) is a strong opioid that increases chances of developing skin infections. Harm reduction information: – Don’t use alone, if...

Beach Safety – Currents, Tides, Waves

**** Via NOVA SCOTIA LIFEGUARD SERVICE Beach Safety – Currents, Tides, Waves Nova Scotia is blessed with beautiful beaches. These beaches, however, experience some of the most powerful surf on the Eastern seaboard. There is only a limited amount of time on the beaches for Nova Scotians to experience and learn how the ocean works...

Baby Gourmet Organic brand Banana raisin oatmeal organic whole grain baby cereal recalled due to Cronobacter spp.

**** Recall via Health Canada Baby Gourmet Organic brand Banana raisin oatmeal organic whole grain baby cereal recalled due to Cronobacter spp. Issue The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Cronobacter spp. contamination. Affected products Brand Product Size UPC Codes Baby Gourmet Organic Banana raisin oatmeal organic whole grain baby cereal 227 g 6 28619...

Lake Echo Beach, Penhorn Beach, Birch Cove Beach, Springfield Beach and Shubie Park Beach recreational water quality advisory lifted

**** HRM Media Release Lake Echo Beach, Penhorn Beach, Birch Cove Beach, Springfield Beach and Shubie Park Beach recreational water quality advisory lifted The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the recreational water quality advisory has been lifted at Lake Echo Beach in Lake Echo, Birch Cove, Shubie Park, and Penhorn Beaches in Dartmouth...

BISSELL® brand Steam Shot™ Handheld Steam Cleaner recalled due to potential burn hazard

**** Recall via Health Canada BISSELL® brand Steam Shot™ Handheld Steam Cleaner recalled due to potential burn hazard Issue Steam or hot water may escape from the recalled Steam Shot™ Handheld Steam Cleaner while heating or during use, posing a burn hazard. As of June 4, 2024, the company has received 14 reports of incidents...

Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinics have these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Sunday, July 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.   Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care...

Albro Lake Beach and Lake Echo Beach recreational water quality advisory in effect / Birch Cove Beach, Penhorn Beach, Springfield Beach, Shubie Park Beach recreational water quality advisory in effect 

**** HRM Media Release Albro Lake Beach and Lake Echo 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 Albro Lake Beach in Dartmouth and Lake Echo Beach in Lake Echo until further notice due to high bacteria levels...

VARMFRONT Power Banks (M5200mAh and 10400 mAh) recalled due to potential fire hazard

**** Recall via Health Canada VARMFRONT Power Banks (M5200mAh and 10400 mAh) recalled due to potential fire hazard Issue Faulty battery cells inside the power bank have the potential to overheat and melt, posing a potential fire hazard. Affected products This recall involves VARMFRONT Power Banks (M5200mAh and 10400 mAh). The VARMFRONT power bank 10400...