The Province will open a first-of-its-kind clinic in Atlantic Canada to help reduce visits to emergency departments
**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release New Healthcare Initiative a First in Atlantic Canada ——-—- The Province will open a first-of-its-kind clinic in Atlantic Canada to help reduce visits to emergency departments and walk-in clinics and decrease the length of hospital stays by people experiencing homelessness. “When patients are well enough to be released from...
Public Health’s Early Years program offers early childhood vaccines at monthly clinic
**** NSHA Media Release Public Health’s Early Years program offers early childhood vaccines at monthly clinic To help support access to childhood vaccines in Central Zone, Public Health’s Early Years program offers vaccine clinics for children who are behind on their vaccine schedules, as well as those five-years-old and under who do not have...
Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Several mobile primary care clinics are taking place in Central Zone for people with mild or moderate health concerns. Please read the directions carefully as not all are drop-in clinics. 2751 Gladstone Street, Halifax · Friday April 21, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m...
Stanley FATMAX and DEWALT Fiberglass Sledgehammers recalled due to Impact Injury Hazard
**** Recall via Health Canada Stanley FATMAX and DEWALT Fiberglass Sledgehammers recalled due to Impact Injury Hazard Issue The head of the sledgehammers can loosen prematurely and detach unexpectedly during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user. As of March 15, 2023, the company has received 1 report of a sledgehammer head detaching...
Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine clinic Thursday for those exposed to CZ measles case
**** NSHA Media Release Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine clinic Thursday for those exposed to CZ measles case Nova Scotia Health Public Health is offering a vaccine clinic for those who may have been exposed to a recent measles case in Central Zone. This clinic is for those who have received no doses or only one...
Understanding hazard symbols & household chemical safety
**** Health Canada Release Understanding hazard symbols Hazard symbols are on the labels of many household chemical products in and around your home and garage, like cooking spray, cleaning products, paint and paint thinners, drain cleaners and windshield washer fluid. Hazard symbols have three parts: the picture the frame the caution (signal) words underneath the...
Nova Scotia Health Public Health, in coordination with the IWK Health Centre, is investigating a confirmed case of measles in the Halifax Regional Municipality area
**** NSHA Media Release Public Health investigating case of measles in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health, in coordination with the IWK Health Centre, is investigating a confirmed case of measles in the Halifax Regional Municipality area. As part of the routine investigation and follow up of any measles case, Public Health is...
More Information, Better Access to Need a Family Practice Data
**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release More Information, Better Access to Need a Family Practice Data —————————————————– Nova Scotians will now be able to get more information more easily about access to primary healthcare. Starting today, April 14, the Need a Family Practice Registry report will be part of an online dashboard, making it...
Great Pretenders Assorted Boutique Butterfly Jewel Necklace recalled due to cadmium in excess of allowable limits
**** Recall via Health Canada Great Pretenders Assorted Boutique Butterfly Jewel Necklace recalled due to cadmium in excess of allowable limits Summary Product Great Pretenders Boutique Butterfly Jewel Necklace Issue Consumer products – Chemical hazard What to do Immediately take the recalled jewellery away from children and return it to the place of purchase for...
Mobile primary care clinics in Central Zone
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics in Central Zone The following primary care clinics are taking place in Central Zone for people with mild or moderate health concerns. Cobequid Community Health Centre, 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville · Saturday, April 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. · Sunday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to...