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Nova Scotia Health is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where diversity is respected, embraced, and valued, and to providing safe healthcare and health services.
Programs and Services
Nova Scotia Brotherhood | Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Brotherhood is a free program for Black/African Nova Scotian men living in historically Black communities to access health care to improve overall health and wellbeing. A team of health care professionals provide culturally appropriate primary medical care plus health and wellness services for Black and African Nova Scotian men across Halifax Regional Municipality.
Nova Scotia Sisterhood | Nova Scotia Health
The Nova Scotia Sisterhood is a free program that welcomes women and gender-diverse individuals from the African Nova Scotian and Black community, aged 19 and older, to access culturally competent healthcare to improve their health and wellbeing.
prideHealth | Nova Scotia Health
prideHealth supports Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) people by improving their access to safe, coordinated, comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care. We support individuals, families and NSH/IWK staff to promote health equity and affirming care.
Mi’kmaw Indigenous Patient Navigator (MIPN) | Nova Scotia Health
Mi’kmaw Indigenous Patient Navigator (MIPN) is a service that Indigenous patients and families can connect with while receiving Nova Scotia Health care and services
Family Presence | Nova Scotia Health
At Nova Scotia Health facilities the patient can name up to two people who will be their family or primary support person/people. The patient also defines how these people will be involved in care and decision-making. Support person(s) are welcome 24 hours a day — according to patient preference — as full partners in care.
French language services at Nova Scotia Health | Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is committed to improving access to French-language services and building on and strengthening relationships with Acadian and francophone communities.
NSH respect in the workplace | Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and respectful environment for team members (employees, physicians, learners and volunteers), patients, families, and visitors that reflects our Vision, Mission and Values.
Language Services at NSH
At Nova Scotia Health, we are committed to supporting equitable access to care by helping patients, families, and care partners communicate effectively with their healthcare team. Language Services supports interpretation and translation needs across the organization to help reduce language barriers and improve healthcare experience for those who need it.
Interpretation services are available in multiple languages, including sign language, helping ensure patients can better understand their care and make informed decisions. This work is part of our broader commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Reconciliation and Accessibility, as well as patient- and family-centred care.
Interpretation is offered for both in-person and virtual appointments. Phone and video interpretation are also available to support communication between patients and care teams.
Patients and families are encouraged to let their care team know if they need interpretation in their preferred language or access to translated documents.
You have the right to respectful care that considers your language and culture
We are here to help you understand.
Your Health matters.
Your voice matters.
Language should never be a barrier to your care