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X-Ray

An x-ray takes images of internal body structures (bones and soft tissue) to help see an injury or disease. The x-ray using energy sources such as the high frequency electromagnetic radiation.

There are many different types of x-rays. Please read the preparation instructions provided to you.

Please note:  X-ray walk-in service is suspended at all sites across Nova Scotia Health. Patients requiring an x-ray should phone the local number listed below to make an appointment for your x-ray. Some locations also have online appointment booking available.

Booking an x-ray

Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at https://booking.nshealth.ca

Clients in central zone* can also call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment. 

*What zone am I in?

How do I cancel/change my appointment?

Please call toll free at 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your x-ray appointment.

You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment. 

*The DI Re-Book line does not currently connect patients to the IWK Health Centre. If you're trying to re-book or cancel an IWK Diagnostic Imaging appointment, you must call one of the following numbers:

  • For IWK Ultrasound: (902) 470-8970
  • For IWK MRI: (902) 470-7027
  • For IWK X-Ray, CT, Bone Density, or Nuclear Medicine: (902) 470-7962
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Accessing this Clinic, Program or Service

Aberdeen Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-752-7600 x 2920

All Saints Springhill Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-597-7128

Annapolis Community Health Centre

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-532-2381

Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre

sun Jan 4 Closed
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Closed

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-876-6429

Services are only available to adult (16+) patients at this location.

All bookings can be made by calling 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782

Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

Buchanan Memorial Community Health Centre

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-336-2200 x 243

Cape Breton Regional Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-567-7778

Cobequid Community Health Centre

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
tue Jan 6 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
wed Jan 7 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
thu Jan 8 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
fri Jan 9 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
sat Jan 10 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

All bookings can be made by calling 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782

Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

Colchester East Hants Health Centre

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-893-5532

Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jan 6 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jan 7 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jan 8 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
fri Jan 9 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-667-5400 x 6156

Dartmouth General Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

All bookings can be made by calling 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782

Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

Dickson Building

Part of QEII Health Sciences Centre

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 7:30 am - 5:15 pm
tue Jan 6 7:30 am - 5:15 pm
wed Jan 7 7:30 am - 5:15 pm
thu Jan 8 7:30 am - 5:15 pm
fri Jan 9 7:30 am - 5:15 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

Digby General Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 1-877-742-2571

Eastern Kings Memorial Community Health Centre

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 Unavailable
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jan 7 Unavailable
thu Jan 8 Unavailable
fri Jan 9 Unavailable
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-542-2266

Eastern Memorial Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
tue Jan 6 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
wed Jan 7 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
thu Jan 8 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
fri Jan 9 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-366-2794

Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
tue Jan 6 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
wed Jan 7 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
thu Jan 8 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
fri Jan 9 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-885-2554

Fishermen's Memorial Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 1-833-420-0844

Glace Bay Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:Tel: 902-842-2832

Guysborough Memorial Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-533-3702

Halifax Infirmary

Part of QEII Health Sciences Centre

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
tue Jan 6 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
wed Jan 7 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
thu Jan 8 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
fri Jan 9 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

Hants Community Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 7:15 am - 3:00 pm
tue Jan 6 7:15 am - 3:00 pm
wed Jan 7 7:15 am - 3:00 pm
thu Jan 8 7:15 am - 3:00 pm
fri Jan 9 7:15 am - 3:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-258-1922

Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
tue Jan 6 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
wed Jan 7 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
thu Jan 8 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
fri Jan 9 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-657-2382

Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
tue Jan 6 Unavailable
wed Jan 7 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
thu Jan 8 Unavailable
fri Jan 9 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

All bookings can be made by calling 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782

New Waterford Consolidated Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-592-3320

North Cumberland Health Care Centre

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries (Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Tel: 902-243-2521x1

Northside General Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
sat Jan 10 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-794-5409

Queens General Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-354-3173

Roseway Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 1-877-742-2571

Sacred Heart Community Health Centre

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
tue Jan 6 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
wed Jan 7 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
thu Jan 8 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
fri Jan 9 7:30 am - 11:30 am
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-224-4011

Soldiers Memorial Hospital

sun Jan 4 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
mon Jan 5 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
tue Jan 6 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
wed Jan 7 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
thu Jan 8 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
fri Jan 9 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
sat Jan 10 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-825-3411

South Cumberland Community Care Centre

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 Unavailable
tue Jan 6 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
wed Jan 7 Unavailable
thu Jan 8 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
fri Jan 9 Unavailable
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-254-2540x1

South Shore Regional Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-527-5227

St. Martha's Regional Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-867-4500 x 4524

St. Mary's Memorial Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-522-2882

Strait Richmond Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-625-3100

Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-889-2200

Valley Regional Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-679-3819x2

Dickson Building

Part of QEII Health Sciences Centre

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
tue Jan 6 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
wed Jan 7 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
thu Jan 8 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
fri Jan 9 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

All bookings can be made by calling 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782

Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

Victoria County Memorial Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-295-2718

Western Kings Memorial Health Centre

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Jan 6 Unavailable
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu Jan 8 Unavailable
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-538-7653

Yarmouth Regional Hospital

sun Jan 4 Unavailable
mon Jan 5 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
tue Jan 6 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
wed Jan 7 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
thu Jan 8 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
fri Jan 9 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
sat Jan 10 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 1-877-742-2571

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Patient Education Resources

Having an X-ray

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X-rays are the most common type of diagnostic imaging test. They can be used to identify a fractured bone, a chest infection, something blocking the bowel, and more. Topics include: who will do the X-ray, how long it will take, what happens during, and what to do if you are pregnant.

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