NS Health fine-tunes text message and YourHealthNS appointment reminder service
**** NSHA Media Release NS Health fine-tunes text message and YourHealthNS appointment reminder service Nova Scotia Health is fine-tuning some of the text message and YourHealthNS appointment reminder features to eliminate confusion and improve the overall patient experience. Last week, the text message appointment reminder service was paused after it was discovered a small number...
Occupational Cancer is Killing Fire Fighters
**** HPFF Release Occupational Cancer is Killing Fire Fighters Occupational cancer is claiming the lives of more fire fighters than any other cause, including fires and other on-scene incidents. The Halifax Professional Fire Fighters (HPFF), an affiliate of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), is committed to reversing this trend. January was declared Fire...
In photos – The wild and the moist! The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips!
In photos – The wild and the moist! The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips! The brave took on the bitter cold today, some new and some veterans, as part of a growing trend said to promote health, such as arthritis relief, mental...
K9 Siren sets the bar as canine blood donations begin in HRM
K9 Siren sets the bar as canine blood donations begin in HRM You know Siren, the gentle giant K9 therapy dog with the HRFE, and the importance of his job with both first responders and within the community as an ambassador for first responders mental health, but today this sweetie has expanded his mission to...
Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics for Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinics have these upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville Saturday, January 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dartmouth Mobile Primary Care Clinic...
Nova Scotia Health pauses text message appointment reminder service
**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health pauses text message appointment reminder service Nova Scotia Health has paused the text message appointment reminder service after discovering a small proportion of patients had incorrect times included in their reminder on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The reminders will remain paused while we address the issue. This affects reminders...
Appointment reminders now available through the YourHealthNS App, text messages
**** NSHA Media Release Appointment reminders now available through the YourHealthNS App, text messages Managing healthcare appointments just got easier with two new appointment reminder options: push notifications through the YourHealthNS app, and text messages for most Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health appointments. “These new reminder services reflect our commitment to making healthcare more...
EAST COAST CREDIT UNION ICE FESTIVAL SOCK IT TO WINTER SOCK DRIVE BY NOVA SCOTIA POWER
**** Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission EAST COAST CREDIT UNION ICE FESTIVAL SOCK IT TO WINTER SOCK DRIVE BY NOVA SCOTIA POWER This year at the East Coast Credit Union Ice Festival, we have come together with Nova Scotia Power to “SOCK IT TO WINTER” with a sock drive. Nova Scotia Power is kicking off...
Put out 2 teddies for the two kiddos fighting for their lives as sending strength, prayers and love their way! / Statement from Firefighters
**** Via FLAR Equine Exchange I don’t usually use my business page for this stuff – yet it’s hit home as a parent & as a firefighter Yes there is a go fund me page but for those who can’t donate the family’s friends have asked us to pull together with putting out 2 teddies...
In photos – Chill out! The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips!
In photos – Chill out! The Darkside Dippers take on the chilly temperatures as they hit Lake Banook as part of their weekly dips! The brave took on the bitter cold today, some new and some veterans, as part of a growing trend said to promote health, such as arthritis relief, mental health and other...