K9 Siren sets the bar as canine blood donations begin in HRM
K9 Siren sets the bar as canine blood donations begin in HRM You know Siren, the gentle giant K9 therapy dog with the HRFE, and the importance of his job with both first responders and within the community as an ambassador for first responders mental health, but today this sweetie has expanded his mission to...
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, January 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...
Nova Scotia Health pauses text message appointment reminder service
**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health pauses text message appointment reminder service Nova Scotia Health has paused the text message appointment reminder service after discovering a small proportion of patients had incorrect times included in their reminder on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The reminders will remain paused while we address the issue. This affects reminders...
Appointment reminders now available through the YourHealthNS App, text messages
**** NSHA Media Release Appointment reminders now available through the YourHealthNS App, text messages Managing healthcare appointments just got easier with two new appointment reminder options: push notifications through the YourHealthNS app, and text messages for most Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health appointments. “These new reminder services reflect our commitment to making healthcare more...
EAST COAST CREDIT UNION ICE FESTIVAL SOCK IT TO WINTER SOCK DRIVE BY NOVA SCOTIA POWER
**** Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission EAST COAST CREDIT UNION ICE FESTIVAL SOCK IT TO WINTER SOCK DRIVE BY NOVA SCOTIA POWER This year at the East Coast Credit Union Ice Festival, we have come together with Nova Scotia Power to “SOCK IT TO WINTER” with a sock drive. Nova Scotia Power is kicking off...
Put out 2 teddies for the two kiddos fighting for their lives as sending strength, prayers and love their way! / Statement from Firefighters
**** Via FLAR Equine Exchange I don’t usually use my business page for this stuff – yet it’s hit home as a parent & as a firefighter Yes there is a go fund me page but for those who can’t donate the family’s friends have asked us to pull together with putting out 2 teddies...
In photos – Chill out! The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips!
In photos – Chill out! The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips! The brave took on the bitter cold today, some new and some veterans, as part of a growing trend said to promote health, such as arthritis relief, mental health and other...
Repost – Ice Safety: Know the dangers of ice
**** Red Cross Release Repost – Ice Safety Know the dangers of ice Ice Factors Many factors affect ice thickness including type of water, location, the time of year and other environmental factors such as: Water depth and size of body of water. Currents, tides and other moving water. Chemicals including salt. Fluctuations in water...
(Update) QEII Halifax Infirmary emergency department disruption due to power failure
**** Via NSHA Update – QEII Halifax Infirmary emergency department resumes operations The QEII Halifax Infirmary emergency department has resumed normal operations. Anyone with urgent medical needs should call 911. For non-urgent care, please call your family doctor/primary care provider. For general health advice and information call 811, a service offered 24 hours a day...
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, January 11, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary...