Health and Wellness

**** NSHA Media Release Upcoming mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone   The mobile primary care clinic run by Nova Scotia Health will be available:   Cobequid Community Health Centre, 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, March 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Sunday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m.​ This...

**** HRP Media Release Police remind people to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly Halifax Regional Police is asking everyone who plans to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend to do their part to ensure their celebrations are safe and responsible. HRP will have a presence in the community throughout the weekend to help keep everyone...

**** Recall via Health Canada Sunbeam® Queen Size Heated Blankets recalled due to potential fire hazard               Issue Star Elite has learned that the Sunbeam® Queen Size Heated Blanket model number 32810027 can potentially overheat, posing possible burn or fire hazards.   As of March 8, 2023, the company has...

**** CNS Media Release More Modular Housing for Healthcare, Skilled Workers ——————————————————— There will soon be more modular housing for healthcare workers and skilled tradespeople in communities where housing options are limited. The Province is investing an additional $12 million to provide more affordable transitional housing to support recruitment and retention of heathcare professionals and...

**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release Support for Community Projects to Help Seniors Stay Healthy, Active —————————————————————————————- Older Nova Scotians will have more options to help them stay healthy, active and socially connected in their communities with an investment by the Province. Thirty-seven groups across Nova Scotia are receiving grants to help create age-friendly environments...

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics in Halifax   Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic has these upcoming clinic dates:   Halifax 2751 Gladstone Street Friday, March 17, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, March 18 from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ​ This is a temporary service to provide an appropriate...

**** Recall via Health Canada Calico Critters accessories recalled due to potential choking hazard Issue The bottle and pacifier accessories pose a potential choking hazard to children under 3 years of age. The packaging of the product is labelled for ages 3+ and cautions that it contains small parts which are not suitable for children...

**** NSHA Media Release Significant Increase in those receiving care through VirtualCareNS​ People on the Need a Family Practice Registry are getting more care at VirtualCareNS than ever before. ​ February saw a significant increase in the number of people receiving care through VirtualCareNS. The weekday average is now more than 250 visits per day...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Investments Support Care for Mental Health, Addictions in Community ———————————————————————- NOTE: A list of organizations receiving funding follows this release. ———————————————————————- Youth at risk, adults with autism spectrum disorder, seniors and others will benefit from a wide range of programs supported with new provincial funding. More than $7.1 million in one-time...

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinic for Central Zone The mobile primary care clinic run by Nova Scotia Health will be available at the following: ​ Cobequid Community Health Centre, 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2023, from 9 a.m. to...