Health and Wellness

Antigonish County District RCMP has charged a woman under the Personal Health Information Act following an investigation into a complaint received in April

**** RCMP Media Release Antigonish County District RCMP charges woman in relation to breach of the Personal Health Information Act Antigonish County District RCMP has charged a woman under the Personal Health Information Act following an investigation into a complaint received in April. On April 10, Antigonish County District RCMP responded to a complaint regarding a...

Mobile primary care clinics in Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...

Beautiful weather brings out the ticks!

Be tick safe! Beautiful weather brings out the people, and enjoying that weather can be a bummer when ticks get involved! Don’t forget to check yourself and pets for ticks! Repost ** Release waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/48519-2...

LUNGNSPEI LungNSPEI, in partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia, Launches Innovative Pilot Program for Equitable Access to Radon Testing and Mitigation

**** Via LUNGNSPEI LungNSPEI, in partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia, Launches Innovative Pilot Program for Equitable Access to Radon Testing and Mitigation LungNSPEI, in partnership with the Government of Nova Scotia, is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking initiative aimed at ensuring equitable access to radon testing and mitigation services across...

Frito Lay brand SunChips Multigrains Harvest Cheddar Snacks and Original Munchies Snack Mix recalled due to Salmonella

**** Recall via Health Canada Frito Lay brand SunChips Multigrains Harvest Cheddar Snacks and Original Munchies Snack Mix recalled due to Salmonella Issue The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Affected products Brand Product Size UPC Codes Frito Lay SunChips Multigrains Harvest Cheddar Snacks All sizes 060410040591 060410066232 060410001295 060410037249...

Bide Awhile – We’re fundraising for animals like Bandit, our one-eyed buddy

**** Info via Bide Awhile We’re fundraising for animals like Bandit, our one-eyed buddy Bandit came to Bide Awhile in early March of this year. Upon his arrival, it was clear that the cards had not been in his favour. He had been suffering from a bad case of upper respiratory infection that went untreated...

More Access, Improved Wait Times for MRIs

**** Health / Wellness Release More Access, Improved Wait Times for MRIs —————————————————————- Four new medical resonance imaging (MRI) machines and a partnership with a medical imaging company will improve access and reduce wait times for patients.   “Improving access to healthcare services for Nova Scotians, like MRIs, requires us working together and using all...

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 Saturday, May 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.   Dartmouth Mobile Primary...

With Mothers Day just around the corner, a pet safety note via the NS SPCA

With Mothers Day just around the corner, a pet safety note via the NS SPCA Please share to help protect more pets! Did you know that lilies are toxic to kitties? Cats are curious creatures and love to explore new things. Even if lilies are in a vase up high, when the flowers begin to...

Mental Health Week, Supports for Nova Scotians

**** CNS Media Release Mental Health Week, Supports for Nova Scotians —————————————————————————————————- May 6 to 12 is Mental Health Week, which offers Nova Scotians a chance to reflect on their own mental health needs and the needs of loved ones. “Taking care of our minds is just as important as taking care of our bodies...