Verified Drug Alert : NSHA have received a report from a community partner of an unexpected reaction to Dilaudid (8mg) in the Windsor/West Hants area.
**** NSHA Media Release Verified Drug Alert : NSHA have received a report from a community partner of an unexpected reaction to Dilaudid (8mg) in the Windsor/West Hants area. Harm reduction information: • Don’t use alone, if possible. Keep a distance of 2 meters and respect public health measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19...
Lifeguard Supervision Starts July 1 / New Pilot Program for Continuing Care Assistants Looking to Advance Their Careers
**** CNS Media Release Lifeguard Supervision Starts July 1 ——————————————————— Lifeguard supervision at many Nova Scotia beaches will begin Saturday, July 1. About two dozen beaches in 12 counties are staffed each summer. Beaches are supervised daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for Mavillette Beach, Digby County, and Clam Harbour Beach, Halifax Regional...
There have been reports of blue-green algae at the following locations in Yarmouth County
**** Via Department of Environment and Climate Change There have been reports of blue-green algae at the following locations in Yarmouth County: ➡️Lake Ogden, Forest Glen ➡️Lake Fanning, Carleton To learn more about blue-green algae ** Release https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/51842-2...
Emergency service workers come together to give blood as the Sirens for Life 2023 challenge kicks off in Halifax
Emergency service workers come together to give blood as the Sirens for Life 2023 challenge kicks off in Halifax Emergency service workers in Halifax Regional Municipality are continuing to answer the call to help save more lives as part of this year’s Sirens for Life campaign. The friendly challenge between Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency...
Noona® improves communication between cancer patients and their care teams
**** NSHA Media Release Noona® improves communication between cancer patients and their care teams Nova Scotia cancer patients are now able to access their appointment schedules, receive appointment reminders, and be notified of any schedule changes on their smart phone, computer, or tablet through the noona® patient engagement platform and portal. The scheduling feature is...
Mobile primary care clinics in Halifax
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics in Halifax Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has upcoming clinic dates: Halifax 2751 Gladstone Street Thursday, June 29 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is a temporary service to provide an appropriate primary care setting...
There have been reports of blue-green algae at the following locations in the HRM
Via Department of Environment and Climate Change There have been reports of blue-green algae at the following locations in the HRM: ➡️Second Lake, Lower Sackville ➡️Kinsac Lake, Fall River To learn more about blue-green algae, visit: Watch for blue-green algae from May to October...
A tremendous amount of fun at a dragon boat fundraiser in Porters Lake
A tremendous amount of fun at a dragon boat fundraiser in Porters Lake Founded by HRFE member Trevor Marshall who has the the intention of raising money for burn survivors, this year dug a little deeper and raised money to help a fellow HRFE member currently battling an illness. This was the 4th year (minus...
Nova Scotia Health Public Health has confirmed a case of mpox (monkeypox) in the Halifax region
**** NSHA Media Release PSA: Public Health investigating case of mpox in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health has confirmed a case of mpox (monkeypox) in the Halifax region. The person appears to have contracted the illness while travelling outside the province. Symptoms appeared after the person’s return to Nova Scotia. Public Health has...
Mobile primary care clinic in Central Zone
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinic in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, June 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Sunday, June 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. This is a temporary service...