Health and Wellness

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, January 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are drop-in clinics. You will...

**** CNS Media Release New Emergency Medical Responders Will Improve Care ———————————- Nova Scotia will train up to 200 emergency medical responders – a new role that will help improve emergency care in the province – over the next two years. These healthcare professionals will keep more ambulances available, reducing wait times, and allow paramedics...

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, January 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, January 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are drop-in clinics. You will...

**** Recall via Health Canada Enfamil brand Nutramigen A+ LGG Hypoallergenic (infant formula) recalled due to possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii Issue The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination. Affected products Brand Product Size UPC Codes Enfamil Nutramigen A+ LGG Hypoallergenic (infant formula) 561 g 0 56796 00498 2...

Wishing you a safe and happy new year! Enjoy the evening and have a great time, but please plan ahead and get home safe! Never drive impaired and if you are driving (sober) remember that many others will be out so stay alert and watch for pedestrians and other drivers.  ...

**** HRP Media Release Holiday safety tips As we continue to celebrate the holiday season, Halifax Regional Police is sharing some tips to help you protect your home and property. If you’re heading out, remember to lock all doors and windows. Consider leaving lights and a television on, or put them on a timer, to...

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinic for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Ln., Lower Sackville Saturday, Dec. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are drop-in clinics. You will...

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinic for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has these upcoming clinic dates:   Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Ln., Lower Sackville Saturday, Dec. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a drop-in...

**** Recall via Health Canada A-IPOWER Inverter Generator 7100/5700 WATT model GXS7100IRDC recalled due to electrical hazard Issue The recalled generators are missing a connection between the generator frame and one conductor of the output circuit. This is a requirement for the Canadian Standards Association’s CSA C22.2 No. 100 safety standard and could pose an...

**** NSHA Media Release Public Health warns of rise in opioid poisonings ahead of the holidays Nova Scotia Health Public Health is warning about an increase in opioid poisoning as we head into the holidays. Evidence suggests much of the increase may be due to fentanyl – a synthetic opioid 50 times stronger than heroin...