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.
The Cobequid Community Health Centre (CCHC) is a unique, leading edge ambulatory care facility providing a range of health and social services to Nova Scotians.
Contact
Administrative Switchboard: 902-869-6100
Parking
Cobequid Community Health Centre has a paid parking lot for patients and visitors. When you enter the parking lot you will be given a ticket. Take this ticket with you into the health centre. When you leave, there are two machines to pay for your parking inside the main lobby and the emergency room waiting area. The machines accept cash or credit card.
The following rates apply:
- $1 per hour up to a maximum of $5 a day (per single entry)
Cafeteria and Vending Machines
Tim Hortons, main level
Open Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bank Machines
There is a bank machine located in the main lobby.
Spiritual Spaces and Quiet Rooms
There is a place of prayer and meditation located on the upper level. Requests for spiritual care can be made by patients, family members and/or any member of the inter-disciplinary health care team.
Visiting Hours
You can learn more about current visitor restrictions here.
Mobile Primary Care Units
There is no appointment necessary for this clinic.
People who need help with transportation can call 211 Nova Scotia for community resources and supports.
Blood Collection Location
Appointments are required for blood collection service.
If you have a referral, you may book an appointment for blood collection at this location anytime online or by calling 902-473-2074 or toll-free 1-833-942-2298 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding holidays).
This location has safe and secure child play areas in sight of the collection booths.
Specimen Testing Dropoff Site
Closed for holidays.
Emergency Care Site
The emergency department has a separate entrance on the main level. It is open daily from 7 a.m. to midnight. For after hours emergency service, please go to the Halifax Infirmary or Dartmouth General Hospital.
If you need help immediately, call 911.
To access the mental health mobile crisis team call 902-429-8167 or toll-free at 1-888-429-8167. This is a 24 hour, seven days a week phone service to help you or your loved one cope with mental health and addiction challenges in the moment.
Water Testing Dropoff Site
Samples must be collected using the water sample bottles provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle
Tel: (902) 869-7120
Water sample bottles available for pick-up Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Diabetes Centre
Ask your primary care provider for a referral to a Diabetes Centre. It will be reviewed by our team and you will be contacted for an appointment.
Tel: (902) 869-6170
Fax: (902) 473-3770
Clinics, Programs and Services
Asthma COPD Education Centre
Offered at 2 locations
Nova Scotia Health offers individual and family sessions with customized educational help for people with Asthma and COPD, and their support network.
Our best standards of care include disease self-management...
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/
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Offered at 10 locations
Cardiac Rehabilitation is a program to support your heart health and management of cardiovascular risk factors to decrease your risk for cardiac events. There are many benefits to attending...
CAT Scan (CT)
Offered at 13 locations
CAT scans are a series of images that are made by a highly sophisticated computer and X-ray machine. CAT scans give more detailed pictures of bone and soft tissue organs...
Cobequid Youth Health Centre
Offered at 1 location
Cobequid Youth Health Centre provides a place for youth and their families to turn for help and support, in an environment of respect and confidentiality. Social workers advocate, navigate and...
Echocardiogram
Offered at 6 locations
An echocardiogram is a painless and safe test of the heart. It shows the size, shape, movement, and flow of blood through the heart. Soundwaves (ultrasound) are used to get...
Geriatric Medicine Clinic
Offered at 3 locations
The Geriatric Medicine Clinic helps adults 65 years old or older who are living with frailty and other health problems, like falls or changes in memory or thinking.
Frailty...
Hip Arthritis and Hip Replacement
Offered at 14 locations
There are many options to help lower your pain and have a better quality of life when you have hip pain that is caused by arthritis. Knowing the tools to...
Knee Arthritis and Knee Replacement
Offered at 15 locations
There are many options to help lower your pain and have a better quality of life when you have knee pain that is often caused by arthritis. Knowing the tools...
Mammogram
Offered at 10 locations
A mammogram is an x-ray image of the breast. It is used to help detect and diagnose breast diseases. Mammograms are used on women and men who have symptoms of...
Nutrition Education and Counselling (Dietitians)
Offered at 22 locations
The following lists include some of the programs that are led by clinical dietitians. Please note that programs may vary by location. Please contact one of the locations listed below...
Physiotherapy
Offered at 39 locations
Physiotherapy is the health care profession dedicated to enhancing and restoring your mobility through a variety of hands-on treatments, education and exercise prescription.
Physiotherapists are university-educated experts who can help...
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Offered at 5 locations
Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) is provided by a health care team and covered by MSI. PR combines exercise, education, and additional support to improve your overall health and well-being. Programs run...
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program
Offered at 22 locations
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) are registered nurses who have completed specialized education and clinical preparation in medical forensic care for patients who have experienced sexual assault or abuse. Delivered...
Ultrasound
Offered at 21 locations
Ultrasounds are used to view and take pictures of the organs inside your body. It uses high-frequency sound waves which cannot be heard. These sound waves bounce off of tissues...
X-Ray
Offered at 41 locations
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...