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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.

Chronic Pain Services

Chronic pain services helps individuals manage pain and improve their health, function and well-being. The chronic pain teams provides assessments, treatments and education for people with chronic pain.   

The teams may include doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers and other health care professionals that specialize in pain management. Services vary based on facility, area of the province and level of care.   

We are here to support you in your pain management journey. We will work with you and your primary care provider to arm you with tools and strategies to help manage your pain and improve your quality of life.   

Some of the strategies they may recommend include:   

  • Education on self-management and understanding pain   
  • Medication   
  • Psychological support   
  • Exercise and physical therapy   
  • Nutritional counseling   
  • Relaxation strategies   
  • Nerve blocks   
  • Ergonomic strategies   
  • Strategies for improving sleep, physical fitness, energy/fatigue, nutrition, and mental health   
  • Connecting to social and community services   

Accessing this Clinic, Program or Service

Chronic Pain Services are available at the following NSH locations:

fri Feb 28 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Mar 1 Closed
sun Mar 2 Closed
mon Mar 3 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Mar 4 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Mar 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Mar 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral from your primary care provider (doctor or Nurse Practitioner) is required to be seen in one of our clinics.   

Contact:

Tel: 902-473-4130
Fax: 902-473-4126

fri Feb 28 Closed
sat Mar 1 Closed
sun Mar 2 Closed
mon Mar 3 Closed
tue Mar 4 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Mar 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Mar 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral from your primary care provider (doctor or Nurse Practitioner) is required to be seen in one of our clinics.   

Contact:

Tel: 902-792-2271
Fax: 902-473-4126

fri Feb 28 Closed
sat Mar 1 Closed
sun Mar 2 Closed
mon Mar 3 Closed
tue Mar 4 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
wed Mar 5 Closed
thu Mar 6 Closed

A referral from your primary care provider (doctor or Nurse Practitioner) is required to be seen in one of our clinics.   

Contact:

Tel: 1-800-270-4776 ext. 3312

*This clinic is only available when there is an active/established access to an anesthesiologist

fri Feb 28 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Mar 1 Closed
sun Mar 2 Closed
mon Mar 3 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Mar 4 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Mar 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Mar 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral from your primary care provider (doctor or Nurse Practitioner) is required to be seen in one of our clinics.   

Contact:

Tel: 902-567-8183
Fax: 902-567-8188

A referral from your primary care provider (doctor or Nurse Practitioner) is required to be seen in one of our clinics.   

Contact:

Tel: 902-794-8894

fri Feb 28 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
sat Mar 1 Closed
sun Mar 2 Closed
mon Mar 3 Closed
tue Mar 4 Closed
wed Mar 5 Closed
thu Mar 6 Closed

A referral from your primary care provider (doctor or Nurse Practitioner) is required to be seen in one of our clinics.   

Contact:

Tel: 1-800-270-4776 ext. 3312

*This clinic is only available when there is an active/established access to an anesthesiologist

fri Feb 28 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
sat Mar 1 Closed
sun Mar 2 Closed
mon Mar 3 Closed
tue Mar 4 Closed
wed Mar 5 Closed
thu Mar 6 Closed

A referral from your primary care provider (doctor or Nurse Practitioner) is required to be seen in one of our clinics.   

Contact:

Tel: 1-800-270-4776 ext. 3312

*This clinic is only available when there is an active/established access to an anesthesiologist

A referral from your primary care provider (doctor or Nurse Practitioner) is required to be seen in one of our clinics.   

Contact:

Tel: 1-800-270-4776 ext. 3312

fri Feb 28 Closed
sat Mar 1 Closed
sun Mar 2 Closed
mon Mar 3 Closed
tue Mar 4 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Mar 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Mar 6 Closed

A referral from your primary care provider (doctor or Nurse Practitioner) is required to be seen in this clinic.   

Contact:

Tel: 902-742-3542 x 1692

*This clinic is only available when there is an active/established access to an anesthesiologist

fri Feb 28 Closed
sat Mar 1 Closed
sun Mar 2 Closed
mon Mar 3 Closed
tue Mar 4 Closed
wed Mar 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Mar 6 Closed

A referral from your primary care provider (doctor or Nurse Practitioner) is required to be seen in one of our clinics.   

Contact:

Tel: 902-538-7102
Fax: 902-538-7996

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