Public Health warning of opioid poisonings increase over holidays
From a release NOVA SCOTIA: Public health in the province is warning about an increase in opioid poisoning as we head into the holidays. Evidence suggests much of the increase…
Health admin professionals reach tentative agreement with employers
HALIFAX: Late Wednesday night Oct. 11, a tentative agreement was reached between the Council of Unions representing Health Administrative Professionals and employer representatives from Nova Scotia Health and IWK…
N.S Community Health Boards call for Wellness Fund applications
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: From the intergenerational floor curling program in Cape Breton, to free inclusive haircuts for students across Cumberland County, Wellness Funds supports community projects across the province that help…
NSH launching mental health and addictions Text4Support research study
LOWER SACKVILLE/HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Health’s Mental Health and Addictions Program, in collaboration with Nova Scotia Health Innovation HUB and the QEII Foundation, have launched a research study on supportive text…
NSH, IWK Health seeking input for Accessibility Action Plan
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health are seeking public input as part of the preliminary consultation to develop a shared Accessibility Action Plan by spring 2023. Do you have…
NSH asks public to return pulse ox loaned to them when they had COVID-19
From a release HALIFAX: Public Health continues to support Nova Scotians with access to pulse oximeters to monitor their oxygen levels at home if they have COVID-19. However, there are…
CAR-T Cell therapy now available in N.S., first in Atlantic Canada to offer cutting-edge cancer treatment
From a release from N.S. Health HALIFAX: The Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax became the first facility in Atlantic Canada to offer CAR -T cell therapy locally…
N.S. Health expanding automated process to include positive COVID-19 test result by email
HALIFAX: Beginning December 22, most Nova Scotians will now be able to receive their COVID-19 positive test results through an automated email. With the significant increase of COVID-19 cases in…
COVID-19: 178 cases reported Dec. 15; 113 in Central Zone.
HALIFAX: There are 178 new cases of COVID-19 reported by the province on Dec. 15, with 113 of those in the Central zone (HRM area). Fifty-five cases are in the…
N.S. Health calling patients diagnosed with COVID-19
HALIFAX: To support those diagnosed with COVID-19, Nova Scotia Health continues to work on several initiatives to help patients work toward recovery, and support health care providers caring for patients…