Omnilab Advanced (sleep apnea machine)
**** Recall via Health Canada Omnilab Advanced (sleep apnea machine) Issue The affected products feature a ventilator inoperative alarm, which occurs when the ventilator detects an internal error or a condition that may affect therapy. This may manifest in the following ways: • the device may reboot intermittently for 5-10 seconds (stops providing therapy, screen...
(Update) Services at QEII Halifax Infirmary site affected by water main break
**** NSHA Media Release Services at QEII Halifax Infirmary site affected by water main break There has been a significant water event at the QEII’s Halifax Infirmary site due to a broken water main line in the steam plant, resulting in the loss of water and steam for all buildings on campus (Halifax Infirmary, Veterans...
The Metro Animal Emergency Clinic has exciting news!
***’ Via the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic The Metro Animal Emergency Clinic has exciting news! We have been providing emergency and critical care for patients of the HRM and beyond for many years…27 in fact! In that time we have prided ourselves on serving our community with the very best uncritical care and emergency...
Candle safety – Candles can be a serious fire hazard if not used properly
**** Info via Health Canada Candle Safety Candles can be a serious fire hazard if not used properly. Some candles also have design flaws that increase the risk of fire. Others may contain materials like lead that present health hazards, especially for children. There are a number of things you can do to reduce health and...
Join us in raising awareness and showing support for World Autism Awareness Day!
**** Via HHB Join us in raising awareness and showing support for World Autism Awareness Day! Today, Halifax Harbour Bridges proudly flies the Autism Nova Scotia flag, spotlighting the importance of understanding. Learn more about Autism Nova Scotia and their impactful work at www.autismnovascotia.ca ...
Repost – Boating Safety Equipment Requirements
**** Canadian Red Cross Release REPOST Boating Safety Equipment Requirements Along with your Pleasure Craft Operator Card, you are required by law to carry marine safety equipment. At a bare minimum, you should always have with you: Canadian-approved flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each passenger on board Buoyant heaving line at least 15 metres...
In photos – Darkside dippers dive deep into Easter Sunday for the last Polar Dip of the season
In photos – Darkside dippers dive deep into Easter Sunday for the last Polar Dip of the season A big turnout as dippers took a chilly plunge into a lake in Dartmouth earlier, the last dip for the group this season. This increasingly popular activity is said to be good for both mind and body...
Temporary reallocation of Recovery Support Centre space at Yarmouth Regional Hospital
**** NSHA Media Release Temporary reallocation of Recovery Support Centre space at Yarmouth Regional Hospital Nova Scotia Health is taking steps to address the shortage of inpatient mental health beds across the province due to the recent flood at the Abbie J. Lane Building, at the QEII Health Sciences Centre. Starting March 29, services provided...
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 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...
If you have the day off on Monday, April 1st and have been needing a veterinary appointment for your pet… the SPCA Veterinary Hospital is open!
**** Via NS SPCA This is not an early April Fool’s Day prank! If you have the day off on Monday, April 1st and have been needing a veterinary appointment for your pet the SPCA Veterinary Hospital is open! Book your appointment today to save your spot. We can’t wait to see you and your...