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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.

Long-Term Care

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When living at home is no longer possible, it may be time to consider alternative living arrangements. Long-term care homes may be appropriate for the care you need. To find out about the process and to arrange for a Care Coordinator to assess your care needs, call us toll-free at 1-800-225-7225.

We also encourage you to view A Guide to Moving Into Long-term Care in Nova Scotia:

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These resources will guide you through the long-term care application process and help you to identify the best path to meet your needs.

The Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care funds and licenses nursing homes and residential care facilities across the province. View a list of the approved facilities or using Google maps.

For more information about long-term care, please follow the links below.

Accessing Primary Care

There are many ways to access primary care, even if you're not currently attached to a primary care provider.

Answer a few quick questions to receive personalized instructions for accessing Nova Scotia Health's primary care options near you including in-person, virtual and telephone options.

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Find Emergency Care

Use this tool to identify the emergency care options that are currently available nearest to you.

If this is a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance

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