Kennel cough, also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis, spreads easily in places where dogs congregate
**** Info via Metro Animal Emergency Clinic 4 year old Pepper came to the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic with kennel cough Kennel cough, also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis, spreads easily in places where dogs congregate (such as kennels, dog parks, and grooming facilities.) Symptoms of kennel cough may include: – Persistent coughing – Sneezing...
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,Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...
President’s Choice brand and Taylor Farms brand Mexican-Style Street Corn Salad Kits recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
**** Recall via Health Canada President’s Choice brand and Taylor Farms brand Mexican-Style Street Corn Salad Kits recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes Issue The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. These products were made using cheese recalled by Rizo-López Foods, Inc. in association with an outbreak investigation in the US. Affected products Brand Product...
Physiotherapists across Nova Scotia will soon be able to request X-rays
**** NSHA Media Release Physiotherapists across Nova Scotia will soon be able to request X-rays Licensed physiotherapists across Nova Scotia will soon be able to request general radiographs (X-rays), saving patients time and unnecessary additional appointments. Physiotherapists have advanced skills in assessing and treating musculoskeletal conditions. Physiotherapists employed by Nova Scotia Health or IWK Health...
Verified Drug Alert in the Sydney, Nova Scotia area
**** Via NSHA Verified Drug Alert: NSHA have received a report from a community partner of an unexpected reaction to Cocaine in the Sydney, Nova Scotia area. Based on the reaction observed, it is suspected to have been tainted with Xylazine. Harm reduction information: • Don’t use alone, if possible. Keep a distance of 2...
Update to Nova Scotia Health services impacted by significant snowfall in Eastern Zone
**** NSHA Media Release Update to Nova Scotia Health services impacted by significant snowfall in Eastern Zone Nova Scotia Health is advising that some non-emergency services will continue to be reduced in Eastern Zone (Cape Breton Island, Antigonish and Guysborough counties) due to winter storm clean-up and road conditions in many areas. Inpatient services...
Repost – Snow safety and snow shovelling tips
Repost **** Via NSHA Snow safety and snow shovelling tips: 1. The Blade. A larger bladed shovel is great for pushing light snow to the side – the best method of snow clearing. Use a small (25-35 cm wide) blade for lifting. 2. Shaft: Pick either a straight shaft or a simple ergonomic shaft. Don’t...
A current look at one of the ever growing homeless camps in Dartmouth
A current look at one of the ever growing homeless camps in Dartmouth After a weekend of heavy snow, it’s hard to imagine taking shelter like this, and with a possible snow and rain mix coming this coming weekend, conditions are not likely to improve for those living in these conditions...
Update to Nova Scotia Heath services impacted by significant snowfall
**** NSHA Media Release Update to Nova Scotia Heath services impacted by significant snowfall Nova Scotia Health is advising that some non-emergency services will continue to be reduced in Eastern and Northern zones due to the heavy snow in parts of the province and poor road conditions in many areas. The following service changes outlined...
Nova Scotia Health is advising that some non-emergency services have been reduced in Eastern, Northern and Central zones due to the ongoing heavy snow in parts of the province
**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health is advising that some non-emergency services have been reduced in Eastern, Northern and Central zones due to the ongoing heavy snow in parts of the province and poor road conditions in many areas. All service changes planned for Monday can be found here https://www.nshealth.ca/news-and-notices/nova-scotia-heath-services-impacted-significant-snowfall or below. The following...