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Starting Saturday, December 14, 2024, the entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department has changed to 1840 Bell Road. Learn more.

 

Please plan for extra travel time when coming to the QEII Halifax Infirmary. As of February 18, the easternmost, northbound lane of Robie Street will be closed for the duration of the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project, leaving two lanes open. Expect potential delays and consider alternative routes when possible.

Cape Breton Newcomer Primary Care Clinic

Nova Scotia Health and Cape Breton University have partnered to create a primary health care clinic for newcomers in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM).

The clinic provides timely access to safe and culturally sensitive care for those without a permanent primary care provider (physician or nurse practitioner).
 
This clinic is for residents of all ages who are:

  • New to Canada within the last five years
  • Living in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality
  • Without a primary care provider 

How do I access this service?

To book an appointment, a referral is required from the following partners:

To obtain a referral, please reach out directly to these community partners. Once the clinic receives the referral, patients will be contacted with an appointment time.

Patients are not required to register with the Need a Family Practice Registry.

Resources:

Cape Breton Newcomer Primary Care Clinic one pager (.pdf)

Accessing this Clinic, Program or Service

Nancy Dingwall Health & Counselling Centre
Cape Breton University
1250 Grand  Lake Rd.
Sydney
Nova Scotia, NS, B1M 1A2
 
Hours of operation:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Accessing Primary Care

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Answer a few quick questions to receive personalized instructions for accessing Nova Scotia Health's primary care options near you including in-person, virtual and telephone options.

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