With summer upon us, many Nova Scotians will head to the many beautiful beaches, trails, parks and wooded areas located around the province. But as our time spent outdoors increases, so does the chance of coming into contact with ticks.
A collaboration between NSHA Public Health and multiple partners has produced a report to increase knowledge about active transportation and health trends in the Halifax region. Establishing a Baseline: Active Transportation & Health Indicators in the Halifax Region explores how active transportation, which refers to any form of human-powered transportation including walking and cycling, has improved physical and mental health at a relatively low cost in the Halifax region, in addition to positive environmental impacts.
The radiology department at Queens General Hospital (QGH) has been renovated to allow for the installation of new state-of-the-art digital x-ray machine, providing exceptional care for patients, while producing better image quality. A celebration event for donors, staff and other stakeholders took place on Tuesday.
It’s time for a revitalized health system in Cape Breton. There is an opportunity to provide quality services in our communities and facilities today, and for future generations. This is connected care.
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to engaging Nova Scotians in establishing priorities and making decisions that matter to them and affect them. Guided by this commitment, NSHA is recruiting five new members for its 12-member Patient Family and Public Advisory Council.
Services at the Barrington Health Clinic are being temporarily relocated while environmental testing takes place. The testing is necessary because staff noticed an unusual smell in the space.
Access to the parking lot and ambulance entrance at Victoria County Memorial Hospital (VCMH) in Baddeck will be limited on Thursday, June 14 to allow for the arrival and installation of a new chiller unit for the hospital. Work is expected to start around 5:30 a.m. and wrap up around 9:30 a.m. While work is underway, parking will be limited on site. People are asked to park offsite or arrange for drop-off and pick-up. They are also asked to use caution on roadways near the hospital or as they enter and exit the building.
An engagement session will be held June 13 in Yarmouth as part of the ongoing Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) review of cancer services in the area.
