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. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...
YourHealthNS Pilots Access to Patient Records
**** Health / Wellness Release YourHealthNS Pilots Access to Patient Records ———————————————————————- About 12,000 patients at four clinics across the province will have access to their medical records through the YourHealthNS app in a new pilot project. Patients will receive information from their clinic this week about how to log in to view their medical...
Snow safety and snow shovelling tips
Well, it’ll have to happen sooner or later. 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...
In photos – Flurries fell as more brave souls tackled the icy waters of Lake Banook
In photos – Flurries fell as more brave souls tackled the icy waters of Lake Banook in Dartmouth as part of a Darkside Dip. Dippers of all levels of experienced met to take the chilly plunge. This growing popular hobby is said to be good for both mental and physical health. It is highly recommend...
New Approach for Grief, Bereavement, Emotional Wellness Services
**** CNS Media Release New Approach for Grief, Bereavement, Emotional Wellness Services ———————————————————————————————————- A not-for-profit organization with a three-decade history in Nova Scotia will co-ordinate a new approach to grief, bereavement and emotional wellness support. The Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association (NSHPCA) will work with the government, communities and Nova Scotia Health to design...
New Master of Nursing in Mental Health and Addictions
**** Health / Wellness Release New Master of Nursing in Mental Health and Addictions ————————————————————————————————————– Registered nurses wanting to gain advanced skills and education in mental health and addictions care now have the opportunity to do so in Nova Scotia through a new university program. Dalhousie’s school of nursing will offer Atlantic Canada’s first master...
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, Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tacoma Family Medicine Walk-in Clinic...
More Local Food Coming to IWK
**** CNS Media Release More Local Food Coming to IWK ——————————————————————- Patients and staff at IWK Health in Halifax can expect more local healthy vegetables, fruit, meat and fish on the menu as the hospital joins a provincial pilot program to increase long-term access to local foods. “We are proud to add the IWK to...
Thirteen current and five former paramedics (two posthumously) were awarded Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medals
****CNS Media Release Exemplary Service Medals Awarded ————————————————————————————————————– NOTE: The list of medal recipients follows this release. ————————————————————————————————————— Thirteen current and five former paramedics (two posthumously) were awarded Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medals today, January 24. The recipients have dedicated their careers to providing care to people in their time of greatest need, sometimes...
In photos – HRFE members from Stn 45 – Fall River) and Stn 9 (Sackville) took to the ice to train for ice rescue
In photos – Looking cool on the ice HRFE members from Stn 45 – Fall River) and Stn 9 (Sackville) took to the ice to train for ice rescue. On the ice, members practiced self extraction techniques and various types of rescue using various resources such as the sled, single and multiple rescuers, and hand...