Health and Wellness

Municipality will not be conducting ice thickness testing 

**** HRM Media Release Municipality will not be conducting ice thickness testing  The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that it will no longer conduct the ice thickness testing program.  Residents are reminded that the Canadian Red Cross recommends that ice be at least 15 cm thick for individual skating, and at least 20 cm...

Various parfait and yogurt bowls recalled due to Salmonella

**** Recall via Health Canada Various parfait and yogurt bowls recalled due to Salmonella Issue The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. These products were made using granola recalled by Quaker Canada on January 11, 2024. Affected products Brand Product Size UPC Codes Additional Information None (Loblaw) Dragon Fruit Parfait 250...

Quaker brand granola bars and cereals and Cap’n Crunch brand Treat Bars – Berry Bar recalled due to Salmonella

**** Recall via Health Canada Quaker brand granola bars and cereals and Cap’n Crunch brand Treat Bars – Berry Bar recalled due to Salmonella Issue The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination   Affected products Product Size UPC Codes Cap’n Crunch Treat Bars – Berry Bar 110 g (5...

Mobile primary care clinic in Dartmouth

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinic in Dartmouth Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic is going to be in Dartmouth this weekend. Tacoma Family Medicine Walk-in Clinic 58 Tacoma Drive Saturday, January 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, January 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a drop-in...

ÅSKSTORM 40W USB charger dark grey NA recalled due to thermal burn and electric shock hazards

**** Recall via Health Canada ÅSKSTORM 40W USB charger dark grey NA recalled due to thermal burn and electric shock hazards Issue Wear and tear of the power cable may pose thermal burn and shock hazards to consumers. As of January 3, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada...

Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone / EHS, Nova Scotia Health, and IWK remind Nova Scotians to make the right call 

**** 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...

New Emergency Medical Responders Will Improve Care

**** 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...

Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone

**** 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...

Enfamil brand Nutramigen A+ LGG Hypoallergenic (infant formula) recalled due to possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii

**** 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

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.  ...