Health and Wellness

Stitch is sporting green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Dartmouth.

Stitch is sporting green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Dartmouth Happy St Patrick’s Day all. Please have fun but plan ahead. Never drive impaired  ...

Water leak at Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building results in relocation of patients

**** NSHA Media Release Water leak at Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building results in relocation of patients A water leak midday on Friday at the Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building has resulted in the movement of some patients from the Mental Health and Addictions inpatient unit. Water damage is still being assessed, but at this...

Halifax Regional Police is asking everyone who plans to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend to do their part to ensure their celebrations are safe and responsible

**** HRP Media Release Police remind people to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly Halifax Regional Police is asking everyone who plans to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend to do their part to ensure their celebrations are safe and responsible. HRP will have a presence in the community throughout the weekend to help keep everyone...

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, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...

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...