Health and Wellness

**** RCMP Media Release Nova Scotia RCMP reminds hunters of firearm safety The Nova Scotia RCMP would like to remind hunters of safe and responsible practices related to firearms. Fall has arrived in Nova Scotia and with that, various hunting seasons. Every year, the Nova Scotia RCMP responds to reports associated to the use of...

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinic in Central Zone   Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has the following upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. This is a...

**** NSHA Media Release Verified Drug Alert October 2023: NSHA have received a report from a community partner of an unexpected reaction to Crystal MDMA in the Dartmouth area. Based on the reaction observed, it is suspected to have been tainted with Fentanyl. Harm reduction information: • Don’t use alone, if possible. Keep a distance...

**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release Free Vaccines Available to Protect Against Influenza, COVID-19 —————————————————————– For the first time, Nova Scotians aged 65 years and older can get the high-dose influenza vaccine for free. The high-dose vaccine will be available starting this week at local pharmacies and medical clinics. This vaccine contains a bigger dose...

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinic for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has an upcoming clinic date: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Sunday, October 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. * Please note that the clinic originally scheduled for Saturday, September 30 has been...

**** Info via Environment Canada Wildfire smoke 101: How to prepare for wildfire smoke About wildfire smoke events Communities across Canada experience wildfire smoke events, typically from April to October. Smoke may be carried hundreds or thousands of kilometres from the fire zone. It is difficult to predict: when fires will occur how big they...

**** Recall via Health Canada Emporia’s North America Smart Plugs recalled due to electric shock hazard Issue The recalled smart plugs are not adequately grounded and can pose an electric shock to the user. Affected products This recall involves Emporia’s North America Smart Plugs. The smart plugs have a white finish exterior with “emporia” printed...

In photos – Thousands of health care administrative professionals were invited to join a lunch-hour pickets held at hospitals province-wide. These workers are calling attention to the fact that their contract will be three years expired this October, they are among the lowest-paid health care workers in Atlantic Canada, and their employers and government have...

**** Recall via Health Canada Honda EU7000is Portable Generators recalled due to fire hazard Issue The fuel filler cap may not seal properly, resulting in fuel and/or fuel vapor leaking, posing a fire hazard. As of September 21, 2023,  the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.  Affected products This recall...

**** CNS Media Release Medic Monday Recognizes Paramedics ———————————————————- Today, September 25, more than 1,200 paramedics across the province are being celebrated as Nova Scotia marks Medic Monday. “Paramedicine is a profession that puts others first and it can be physically, mentally and emotionally demanding. Our paramedics have shown us time and time again that...