COLUMN: YourHealthNS Making a difference
The following is the monthly column submitted by Premier Tim Houston to media As a government, we have a responsibility to make it easy for Nova Scotians to find and…
N.S. NDP: Government must rein in N.S. Power, give families a break on cost increases
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotians continue to deal with skyrocketing increases in the cost of living. Groceries cost more, rents are up again, and power rates have increased 13.6…
N.S. marks Red Tape awareness week
HALIFAX: According to a provincial release, Nova Scotia continues to reduce red tape in healthcare, housing and to support businesses as it marks the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s Red…
Pilot program for YourHealthNS announced
From a press release HALIFAX: About 12,000 patients at four clinics across the province will have access to their medical records through the YourHealthNS app in a new pilot project.…
COLUMN: Enhancing Cancer Care for Nova Scotians
The following is a column submitted by the office of Premier Tim Houston to media. Enhancing Cancer Care for Nova Scotians “Cancer” is a word we hear far too often.…
Province announces voting results of Healthcare Improvement Challenge
HALIFAX: More technology, better communication and new ways of working are among the top ideas selected by Nova Scotians in Healthcare Improvement Challenge voting, the province announced on Jan. 15.…
Partnership between NSH, Varian to help advance cancer care research, treatment in Nova Scotia
From a release HALIFAX: Cancer patients in Nova Scotia will be some of the first to access new technology and innovative programs developed in the fight against the disease over…
COLUMN: Year-end message from Premier Tim Houston
The following was submitted to N.S. media by Premier Tim Houston’s office: My motto for healthcare – and my message to leaders in the sector – is more, faster. Do…
VIDEO: Pride and excitement abound as Stewiacke tree lights up Boston Common
BOSTON, MASS.: With much excitement and anticipation, the Tree for Boston from Stewiacke’s Gourley family was officially turned on at the end of the Boston Tree Lighting ceremony on Nov.…
COLUMN: YourHealthNS – Healthcare in your hands
The following is a column submitted to media by Premier Tim Houston’s office. Nova Scotians have many ways to access healthcare. With virtual care, pharmacies, walk-in clinics, mobile clinics, primary…