Health and Wellness

***’ Via NSHA Nova Scotia Health would like to clarify misinformation circulating about the emergency department at Digby General Hospital There is no plan to reduce emergency services or restrict ambulance arrivals at the hospital. In fact, we are looking to enhance the focus on emergency services and better support the staff and physicians providing...

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinics have these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, September 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...

**** CNS Media Release Province Introduces Acts to Support Regulated Health Professionals —————————————————— Legislation introduced today, September 5, will help ensure consistency in the oversight of regulated health professions in Nova Scotia. It establishes the new Nova Scotia Dental Association Act and Nova Scotia Optometrist Association Act so these organizations can continue to function legally and...

**** Recall via Health Canada Samsung Slide-In Electric Ranges recalled due to fire hazard Issue Humans and pets can accidentally activate the front-mounted knobs on the ranges, posing a fire hazard. As of August 28, 2024, the company has received over 57 reports of incidents in Canada, and 7 reports of injuries. Affected products This...

**** HRM Media Release Beach supervision ending for the 2024 season The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that lifeguard supervision at municipal beaches will end on Saturday, Aug. 31 – with the exception of Kearney Lake, Chocolate Lake and Penhorn Lake beaches, which will be supervised until Monday, Sept. 2. The Bedford Outdoor Pool...

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinics have these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, August 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...

**** HRM Media Release Springfield Beach closed to swimming due to possible blue-green algae bloom The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that due to the presence of a toxin-producing blue-green algae bloom, Springfield Beach in Middle Sackville is closed for recreational use. Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) is naturally occurring in freshwater environments and may grow...

**** CNS Media Release Shelter Villages Opening in Kentville, Dartmouth, Sydney Ninety-six transitional housing units for people experiencing homelessness will open in the province over the next few weeks at shelter villages in Kentville, Dartmouth and Sydney. “Shelter villages provide more than just a roof over people’s heads. They also provide the services and supports...

**** NSHA Media Release Starting August 26, the main entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary will be at 1796 Summer St., across from the Summer Street Parkade (1797 Summer St.) Patients and visitors will no longer have access to the Halifax Infirmary through Robie Street. With a section of Bell Road between Robie Street and...

**** Alert Issued in Cape Breton Drinking Water Description Water main break affecting Glace Bay and surrounding areas. Glace Bay, Dominion, Reserve Mines, Birch Grove, Port Morien, Donkin and Tower Road. There is a significant water service disruption in areas serviced by the Glace Bay water treatment plant. Instructions Public Works has found the leak...