Health and Wellness

**** NSHA Media Release Verified Drug Alert – NSHA have received a report from a community partner of an unexpected reaction to Powder Cocaine, Xanax and dilaudid in the Sydney, Cape Breton area Based on the reaction observed, it is suspected to have been tainted with Fentanyl. Harm reduction information: • Don’t use alone, if...

**** Recall via Health Canada Marcelle 40+ Anti-Wrinkle Cream recalled due to microbial contamination Issue Following analyses carried out by Groupe Marcelle Inc., the results showed that the affected products do not meet microbial standards due to traces of mould that develop over time. Affected products This recall involves the Marcelle brand 40+ Anti-Wrinkle Creams. The...

**** Health / Wellness Release Suicide Crisis Helpline 9-8-8 Launches —————————————————————- Nova Scotians thinking about attempting suicide or worried about someone else who may be thinking about suicide now have another place to turn to for help. The new 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline provides urgent, live, trauma-informed support by phone and text 24 hours a...

**** NSHA Media Release Drive-through immunizations now available at Dartmouth General Hospital Dartmouth General Hospital now offers drive-through COVID-19 and influenza immunization appointments for up to four people per vehicle. The drive through is located behind the hospital on Mt. Hope Drive. The drive through operates on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to...

**** Recall via Health Canada Home Decorators Collection Grand Duchess Balsam Fir 5000 LED Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Tree recalled due to burn or fire hazard Issue The Christmas tree’s control panel or electrical cord plug may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. Affected products This recall involves the Home Decorators Collection 7.5 foot (2.3...

**** Recall via Health Canada Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Bank recalled due to fire hazard Issue An internal screw could drop between the cover rib and the cell printed circuit board and cause a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.   Affected products This recall involves Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Banks used for backup power...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health and Varian continue to advance cancer care in Nova Scotia A new phase has been reached in Nova Scotia’s ongoing commitment to transforming cancer care. Cancer care patients in Nova Scotia will start receiving care on the first-in-the-world Ethos radiotherapy system with HyperSight imaging solution in January 2024. Powered by...

**** CNS Media Release Province Adding, Replacing More Long-Term Care Rooms ———————————————————- More seniors will receive needed long-term care with additional new and replacement rooms across the province. The government announced today, November 20, that 2,200 more long-term care rooms will be added or replaced by 2032. This is in addition to about 3,500 new...

Therapy dogs Siren and Bishop are more than happy to say hello when they are out and about These two gentle giants play an important role as therapy dogs for first responders with puppy mom HRFE Capt. Thompson. Follow their adventures on Facebook at K9 Siren the Bear and K9 Bishop the moose. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087430636145&mibextid=ZbWKwL...

Fight4Life is set up at Halifax Shopping Centre. This great fundraiser raises money for PTSD in firefighting. Therapy dogs Siren and Bishop are more than happy to say hello. These two gentle giants play an important role as therapy dogs for first responders. Follow their adventures on Facebook at K9 Siren the Bear and K9...