Daylight saving time starts this Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m.
**** Via HRFE It’s time to push your buttons! Daylight saving time starts this Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m. Please change the batteries and test all your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms. Only working alarms save lives! Learn more at https://www.halifax.ca/safety-security/fire-emergency...
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, March 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...
Support for Local Mental Health, Addictions Programs Across Nova Scotia
**** Health / Wellness Release Support for Local Mental Health, Addictions Programs Across Nova Scotia People in need of mental health and addictions services will have more local support options with provincial funding to 23 community organizations. The funding, through the Mental Health and Addictions Community Wellness Grant program, covers three years for most organizations...
NSHA have received a report from a community partner of an unexpected reaction to crack cocaine in the Halifax area
**** Via NSHA Verified Drug Alert March 3, 2025: Crack cocaine contaminated with an opioid NSHA have received a report from a community partner of an unexpected reaction to crack cocaine in the Halifax area in Nova Scotia. Based on the reaction observed, it is suspected to have been tainted with opioids. Harm reduction information:...
In photos – Dip, dip, hooray!! The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips! (and fundraiser info)
In photos – Dip, dip, hooray!! The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips! (and fundraiser info) The brave took on the cold today, some new and some veterans, as part of a growing trend said to promote health, such as arthritis relief, mental...
Temporary Emergency Shelter Opening in Halifax
**** NS Gov Release Temporary Emergency Shelter Opening in Halifax –—————————–————————— A new temporary emergency shelter at St. Patrick’s church in Halifax opens today, February 28, with 25 beds for people experiencing homelessness. The Brunswick Street shelter will offer a safe, warm space, providing critical support during extreme weather events and will stay open until...
As we draw closer to spring, Hope for Wildlife has injured and orphaned wildlife on their minds! Report an injured animal
As spring draws closer, many of are excited for warmer weather, longer days and no shovelling of snow. But as we draw closer to spring, Hope for Wildlife has injured and orphaned wildlife on their minds! Report an injured or orphaned animal to Hope for Wildlife (any time of year!) **** Via Hope for Wildlife...
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, March 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...
Effective Thursday, Feb. 27, QEII’s Halifax Infirmary emergency department is implementing a new visitor pass system to enhance security
**** NSHA Media Release Effective Thursday, Feb. 27, QEII’s Halifax Infirmary emergency department is implementing a new visitor pass system to enhance security and safety at the site. This is a pilot program as part of the safety improvements underway in the emergency department. What you need to know: – All emergency department visitors will...
DYK? HRFE crews are also equipped to help our fur babies in distress too! And St John’s Ambulance offers pet first-aid!
We all know that the HRFE members are trained very well as MFR (medical first responders). From structure fires to car accidents, the need to be able to quickly and professionally assist the injured is a daily occurrence. (A cat is unhappy but alive as he receives oxygen after being rescued from a house fire)...