Health and Wellness

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Province Supports Cutting-Edge Healthcare Data, Analytics Training at Saint Mary’s University —————————————————– Nova Scotia is set to become a national leader in leveraging data and analytics to improve patient care through the creation of new health data analytics and health system administration programs at Saint Mary’s University. “Data and analytics are...

During bitter cold spells or snow and rainstorms, volunteers from Halifax Search and Rescue have been out in the elements checking on the welfare of those living in homeless camps throughout the HRM. “We definitely provide blankets, food, warm beverages, and drives to warming centres when needed.” The members are checking on the residents health...

**** NSHA Media Release Urgent service offered at Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital Beginning Monday, March 6, Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital in Sheet Harbour will offer care for urgent, non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries through same-day appointments, at least two days per week. This service will provide more consistent access to care in this community and mean...

**** Recall via Health Canada DR Power Equipment PRO XL501 Chipper Shredder recalled due to laceration hazard Issue The fin scroll of the power chipper shredder can fail, ejecting pieces of metal from the chipper shredder hopper while it is in use, posing a laceration hazard.     As of February 28, 2023, the company...

**** Recall via Health Canada Anji Guotai Office Chair Recalled due to Fall Hazard Issue The back of the chair can break or detach from the seat base when a consumer is seated in the chair, posing a fall hazard.   As of February 18, 2023, the company has received no reports of incidents or...

**** CNS Media Release Agriculture Literacy Month Connects Students With Their Food ——————————————————- Nova Scotia students will learn about the importance of agriculture during Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month, which begins today, March 1. The month aims to connect students with agriculture professionals through the Agriculture in the Classroom program. The program offers hands-on activities for...

**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics in Halifax The mobile primary care clinics run by Nova Scotia Health and PRAXES have these upcoming clinic dates.   Halifax 2751 Gladstone Street Saturday, March 4, 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. Note: This is NOT a drop-in clinic. To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-410-6672. Phone lines are...

**** Recall via Health Canada Expanded Recall: Yardworks 15-Amp Electric Corded Snowblower, 22-in recalled due to Electric Shock Hazard   Issue The power cable on the affected units may become brittle and break when exposed to temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius, leading to a potential electric shock injury.   As of February 10, 2023, the...

**** Recall via Health Canada Anker 535 Power Bank (PowerCore 20K) A1366 recalled due to fire hazard Issue A small number of Anker 535 Power Banks (PowerCore 20k) model A1366 may overheat, posing a fire hazard.  What you should do Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Anker 535 Power Bank and contact Anker customer...

**** RCMP Media Release Thirty per cent of young Canadians have reported being cyberbullied. Credit: Shutterstock Social media sites and text messaging have allowed taunts to enter cyberspace and follow victims everywhere they have their phone. What is it? Cyberbullying involves using computers, smartphones or other connected devices to embarrass, hurt, mock or threaten someone online...