QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.
Nova Scotia Health has made changes to parking and the main entrance of the QEII Halifax Infirmary. Learn more.
Nova Scotia has four organized cancer screening programs:
Cancer screening is about preventing cancer or finding it early when treatment is most effective, by looking for it before there are warning signs.
Clinics, Programs, and Services
Breast Screening (External Site)
Offered at 10 locations
Breast screening in Nova Scotia is administered by the Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program.
You can find them at https://nsbreastscreening.ca/
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Cervical Cancer Prevention Program
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Contact
Cervical Cancer Prevention Program office
Tel: 1-888-480-8588
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Individuals can request a print out of the cervical screening history (Pap tests...
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Colon Cancer Prevention Program
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The Colon Cancer Prevention Program mails home screening kits to all Nova Scotians aged 50 to 74 with the goal of preventing cancer, or finding it early when treatment...
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Lung Screening
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The Lung Screening Program is now available in Central Zone communities. Central Zone communities include: Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, Eastern Shore and West Hants. The Lung Screening Program will...
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YourHealthNS App
Much of Nova Scotia's healthcare program and service information is now available on the YourHealthNS mobile app. Download for free on the Apple Store and Android Apps for Google Play.
