Nova Scotia Health is in the process of contacting 2,690 people by letter whose personal health information was inappropriately accessed by a former employee at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital
**** NSHA Media Release Statement regarding privacy breach at Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is in the process of contacting 2,690 people by letter whose personal health information was inappropriately accessed by a former employee at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital. The person responsible for the breaches has been terminated. Nova Scotia Health views this...
Calling all superheroes, Drop Zone Halifax is on Tuesday, August 13th this year and registration is now open!
**** Info via Easter Seals Calling all superheroes, Drop Zone Halifax is on Tuesday, August 13th this year and registration is now open! Drop Zone is a knee-shaking, heart-pounding and adrenaline-pumping adventure that encourages you to get out of your comfort zone and face your fears by rappelling from the top of Halifax’s tallest office...
Communicable Disease Prevention and Control – Lyme Diseasel
**** CNS Media Release Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Lyme Disease Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted to humans by a bite from an infected blacklegged tick. In Nova Scotia, only the blacklegged tick carries the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, and not all blacklegged ticks carry the bacteria. Ticks attach to the skin...
Tick populations across Nova Scotia are growing and as the weather gets warmer, it is important for people to take the necessary steps to protect themselves, their family and their pets
**** Health / Weather Release Be Tick Safe While Enjoying Nature —————————————————— Tick populations across Nova Scotia are growing and as the weather gets warmer, it is important for people to take the necessary steps to protect themselves, their family and their pets. “Tick-borne diseases are preventable if you are aware and take simple precautions...
The Metro Animal Emergency Clinic will be temporarily condensing our hours of availability
**** Via Metro Animal Emergency Clinic **ATTENTION PLEASE NOTE** The Metro Animal Emergency Clinic has gone through many changes in the past 27 years. First, we were open only nights and weekends; then, during the day as well but only as support for critical and emergency transfers from other hospitals; and finally, as being open...
Improving Food Security for Nova Scotians
**** CNS Media Release Improving Food Security for Nova Scotians ————————————————————– Across the province, organizations are providing a range of supports, from making locally produced food available to those in need to running hamper and nutrition programs. “These organizations in the heart of communities ensure people have better access to healthy food and to information...
Yoto Mini Speaker recalled due to burn and fire hazard
**** Recall via Health Canada Yoto Mini Speaker recalled due to burn and fire hazard Issue The speaker’s lithium-ion battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers. As of April 1, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has...
Mobile primary care clinics in Central Zone
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinics have these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Ln., Lower Sackville Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care...
JANE’S WALK 2024
**** Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission JANE’S WALK 2024 There is still some time to sign up as a Jane’s Walk * Halifax Walk Lead (April 19 sign up deadline). Jane’s Walk takes place in hundreds of cities around the world during the first weekend in May (May 4th & 5th, 2024). It involves free...
This month is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
**** Via NS SPCA This month is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month Today, we want to highlight Special Constable Balsor, one of our dedicated Enforcement Officers. Special Constable Balson has been with us for a year and a half. Always an animal lover, with a special place in her heart for animals in need...