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...
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...