Emergency Preparedness Week CONTEST | May 7 – 13, 2023
**** HRFE Release Emergency Preparedness Week Emergency Preparedness Week CONTEST | May 7 – 13, 2023 Review the following tips on being prepared in the case of an emergency. Once completed you should be all set to ace the quiz and be entered in the contest. Everyone has a role to play in making sure we...
Expanded Recall: Thermosphere and Mastercraft Ceiling-Mounted 7500W/240V Electric Utility Workshop/Garage Heater, Model EH-4604BY with Remote Control & Thermostat recalled due to fire hazard
**** Recall via Health Canada Expanded Recall: Thermosphere and Mastercraft Ceiling-Mounted 7500W/240V Electric Utility Workshop/Garage Heater, Model EH-4604BY with Remote Control & Thermostat recalled due to fire hazard Issue The affected units could overheat, potentially posing a burn and fire hazard. As of April 17, 2023, the companies have received 17 reports of incidents in...
Sahara Folding Food Dehydrators recalled due to fire hazard
**** Recall via Health Canada Sahara Folding Food Dehydrators recalled due to fire hazard Issue The heater fan can fail and cause the components to overheat, posing a fire hazard. As of April 25, 2023 the company has received 1 report of overheating in Canada, and no reports of injuries. In the United States, the...
Mobile primary care clinic for Central Zone this
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinic for Central Zone this Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic will take place this weekend at the following location: Cobequid Community Health Centre (40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville) Saturday. May 6, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 9 a.m...
The SPCA Veterinary Hospital is having a special parasite prevention promotion on May 12th
Via NS SPCA Protect your pet from everyone’s least favourite tourists: fleas and ticks! The SPCA Veterinary Hospital is having a special parasite prevention promotion on May 12th – but there is limited space! Contact them today to save your spot. ☎️ 902-706-4155 ???? vet@spcans.ca ???? www.novascotiaspca.ca/spca-veterinary-hospital-contact-us/ P.S. Stayed tuned for their next special promo...
A new service will allow most people with a Nova Scotia health card to access their vaccination records online
**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release New Online Service for Accessing Vaccination Records —————————————————– A new service will allow most people with a Nova Scotia health card to access their vaccination records online – a faster, easier way to retrieve important healthcare information. VaxRecordNS will list information since 2008 on school immunizations, some early childhood...
Souris Mini Teethers and Pacifier Clips Recalled due to Choking Hazard
**** Recall via Health Canada Souris Mini Teethers and Pacifier Clips Recalled due to Choking Hazard Issue The teethers and pacifier clips can break and release silicone and wooden beads, posing a choking hazard for babies and young children. As of April 21, 2023, the company has received one report of a teether broke, causing...
Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has an upcoming clinic in Halifax
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinic for Halifax Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has an upcoming clinic in Halifax: 2751 Gladstone St., Halifax Friday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a temporary service to provide an appropriate primary care setting for mild or moderate...
May 1-7 is Mental Health Week
**** HRP Media Release May 1-7 is Mental Health Week Remember, it’s always ok to ask for help. The Mobile Mental Health Crisis Team is available 24/7 at 902.429.8167. Mental health crisis support in Halifax Mental health crisis support Call 902.429.8167 or 1.888.429.8167 (toll free) any time if you feel like you need help. Service is available...
Nova Scotians Honour Workers and Families on Day of Mourning
**** CNS Media Release Nova Scotians Honour Workers and Families on Day of Mourning ———————————————————————————————————————————- Nova Scotians come together annually on April 28 to remember those who have died or were injured because of a workplace accident or work-related illness, as part of the National Day of Mourning. It is also an occasion to underline...