NSHA have received a report from a community partner of unexpected reactions to Heroin in the Millbrook/Bible Hill/Truro area
**** NSHA Media Release Verified Drug Alert March 11, 2024 NSHA have received a report from a community partner of unexpected reactions to Heroin in the Millbrook/Bible Hill/Truro area in Nova Scotia. Based on the reaction observed, it is suspected to have been tainted. Harm reduction information: • Don’t use alone, if possible. Keep a...
On Monday, March 11, the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic will CLOSE and will not be providing 24 hour care, REOPEN Thursday, March 14th
**** Via Metro Animal Emergency Clinic *IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT * Over the past four years, a global shortage in veterinary staff has brought about unprecedented challenges, and this has affected our local community as well. However, we are delighted to announce that despite the complexities of today’s veterinary landscape, we have successfully expanded our team (after...
Daylight savings begins this weekend. This is a good time to change the batteries in your smoke and CO alarms and test them as well / Road users, be cautious
**** Via Beaver Bank – Kinsac Stn 48 Daylight savings begins this weekend This is a good time to change the batteries in your smoke and CO alarms and test them as well. Check the date on them, if they are older then 10 years it’s time for replacement! **** Via HRP Clocks Spring Forward...
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS RECRUITMENT–Funding Supports Healthcare Recruitment, Retention in Cape Breton
**** CNS Media Release HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS RECRUITMENT–Funding Supports Healthcare Recruitment, Retention in Cape Breton ———————————————————– A calendar of networking and social events, a spouses’ social club and free recreation days are among the projects welcoming new healthcare workers and their families to Cape Breton. Two organizations focused on supporting newcomers will receive funding through the...
HRP Sgt saves choking victim in Dartmouth
**** Via Councillor Tony Mancini. Thank you Sgt for the fast action “Last evening Sgt Phil Power was having a mtg at a well know Dartmouth restaurant when he was asked him to help a woman who was choking. He found her unresponsive. & blue. He applied CPR for 7 minutes & saved her life...
The government is expanding its physician incentive programs to encourage more doctors to choose to practise in Nova Scotia
**** CNS Media Release Physician Incentive Programs Expand ————————————————– The government is expanding its physician incentive programs to encourage more doctors to choose to practise in Nova Scotia. Financial incentives for doctors are now available in all areas of the province, including Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) in the central health zone. “Recruitment and retention of...
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 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...
New Partnership Will Address Childhood Obesity, Chronic Disease / More Funding for Community Mental Health Services, Supports
***’ CNS Media Release New Partnership Will Address Childhood Obesity, Chronic Disease ———————————————————————- Nova Scotia is partnering with Novo Nordisk Canada Inc. to create the Nova Scotia Lighthouse project, an initiative that will address childhood obesity and chronic disease in the province. The Nova Scotia Lighthouse project will bring together healthcare, academic and economic leaders...
In photos – Members of HRFE and Sydney Fire were on scene of a pretty serious structure collapse today, but it was all in training and qualification
In photos – Members of HRFE and Sydney Fire were on scene of a pretty serious structure collapse today, but it was all in training and qualification. With returning instructors from SPEC Rescue, 20 new members took weeks of training into a realistic practical setting. A building collapsed after a vehicle crashed into it, creating...
HRFE hike Ski Wentworth to raise funds for Get Up There 2024
0Today, members of HRFE local 268 took part in GUT fundraiser, raising money for colorectal cancer research and treatment IMG_0595_20240301_180657 The firefighters marched up and back down Ski Wentworth, raising funds every step of the way! (photos contributed) **** Info via DGH Get Up There 2024 Story Every day one Nova Scotian dies from a...