There is a phone service interruption at Strait Richmond Hospital in Cape Breton. A temporary work around has been put in place so the site is able to receive incoming phone calls through the regular switchboard number 902-625-3100. Crews are working on restoration of inbound calling to all other site phone lines. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Nova Scotia Health has made changes to parking and the main entrance of the QEII Halifax Infirmary. Learn more.
These sessions are for anyone who has experienced a concussion within the past 6 months. If you sustained an injury more than 6 months ago you are still welcome. Family and loved ones are welcome to attend with you. They are for people who want to learn about what to expect following a concussion. There are 2 parts to these information sessions.
To attend the program you must be:
No referral is needed to register for the sessions.
There are 2 parts and you must sign up for each part separately.
You can pre-register online at: https://abi.nshealth.ca
Or call: 902-473-8610
After you register for the session, you will receive an email from an ABI practitioner with a Zoom link and information on how to connect via Zoom.
Following each session, you will receive an email with a copy of the slides and resources that were reviewed during the session.
Nova Scotia Health staff are offering a 2-part education session for people who have recently experienced a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion. Each session is 60 mins (1 hour) long. This session is being offered online using Zoom for Healthcare. This pamphlet explains who the session is for and how you can sign up.
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This pamphlet includes information on how long symptoms last, symptoms to watch for, and what to expect the first few weeks. An in-depth list of common symptoms and how to deal with them, and a FAQ section is also included.