Health and Wellness

**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release Province Adds New Reporting Measures to Increase Transparency, Accountability Across Healthcare System ——————————————————— Nova Scotians seeking more information about the state of their healthcare system now have access to several new reporting metrics the government has made public through the Action for Health web portal. The new information includes...

**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release More Funding to Support Healthcare Recruitment in Mi’kmaw Communities —————————————————- Health and wellness organization Tajikeim?k will receive funding from the Province to help recruit Indigenous healthcare workers. In collaboration with the L’nu Nursing Initiative at Dalhousie University, Tajikeim?k will create a magazine and website focusing on Mi’kmaw nurses and...

**** Recall via Health Canada Lancaster Table & Seating Brand High Chairs recalled due to Fall Hazard Issue Affected high chairs can break during use, posing a fall hazard to children. As of February 6, 2023, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has...

**** Recall via Health Canada Certain models of Cosori-branded Air Fryers recalled due to potential fire hazard Issue The wire connectors in the products can overheat, posing a potential burn and fire hazard. As of February 2023 the company has received 205 reports globally including 56 reports in Canada of the air fryers catching fire...

**** NSHA Media Release PSA: Mobile primary care clinic for Central Zone   Nova Scotia Health, in partnership with IWK Health, is providing an upcoming mobile primary care clinic in the Central Zone: ​ Cobequid Community Health Centre, 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Sunday, Feb...

**** CNS Media Release More Disability Funding Support for Families ————————————————– An investment by the Province means families caring for children with disabilities are now eligible for more financial support. Beginning in April, more than 650 families will receive additional funding to participate in family, community and peer events and activities, and get more respite...

**** CNS Media Release New Supportive Counselling Program ————————————————– Nova Scotians now have access to one-on-one supportive counselling to help with general mental health concerns, including anxiety, job loss, grief, relationship issues and substance use, under a new pilot program. Starting today, February 22, Nova Scotians can book one free session of individual, couple or...

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health launches first-in-Canada technology that brings together oncology information in real time Puts province at forefront of cancer care information technology; expected to decrease treatment wait times and improve survival rates Cancer patients in Nova Scotia will receive improved care, shorter wait times, and better results thanks to the...

**** NSHA Media Release Pop up primary care clinic for Central Zone​ ​ Nova Scotia Health, in partnership with IWK Health, is providing a pop up primary care clinic in the Central Zone: ​ Cobequid Community Health Centre, 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. Sunday, Feb...

**** Recall via Health Canada PC brand Canadian Cheddar Cheese recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes Issue The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria contamination. The recalled product has been sold nationally. Affected products Brand Product Size UPC Codes PC Canadian Cheddar Cheese 250g 060383837464 Best Before 2023 AU 24 What you should...