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.
Nova Scotia Health, Northern Healthy Connections, and Cumberland Homelessness and Housing Support Association are partnering to host a second drop-in community wellness event in Springhill on Friday, Dec. 15, to provide support and share information on substance use harm reduction strategies.
In recent months, Springhill families have lost loved ones to drug overdoses. The groups are coming together to share information about their programs and support with community members and to discuss ways to connect.
People of all ages are invited to attend the community wellness event tomorrow (Friday) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre (the Teen Centre) at 6 Main St. in Springhill.
In the first hour, from 1 to 2 p.m., each partner organization will briefly discuss how they provide support.
Northern Healthy Connections and Cumberland Homelessness and Housing Support Association will join health promotion, outreach, nursing, and clinical staff from Nova Scotia Health’s Mental Health and Addictions, Public Health, and Primary Health Care teams to:
This afternoon session is designed to equip residents with the knowledge and resources to provide support to their fellow community members, if needed.
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