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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.

Starting Saturday, December 14, the entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department will change to 1840 Bell Road. Learn more.

Oncology Drug Access Navigator

This clinic, program or service is not administered by Nova Scotia Health. Information may be out of date. Please confirm details with the clinic, program, or service provider.

Not all drugs you may need for your cancer treatment are covered by the healthcare system.  An Oncology Drug Access Navigator (DAN) can help.
A DAN is a member of your cancer care team. They are hospital employees who help organize cancer drug coverage for the patient. The DAN talks to insurance providers, the patient and other members of the cancer care team. The DAN can help find funding for drugs not covered by the healthcare system. The main goal is remove some financial burden from the patient.

For more information the services of a Drug Access Navigator in Nova Scotia please visit https://acodana.ca/

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Accessing Primary Care

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

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YourHealthNS App

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