The impacts of Hurricane Fiona will be felt across the province for some time. The storm brought extreme wind and rain, and communities in the Cape Breton region were hardest hit. In response, Nova Scotia Health, Emergency Health Services and local communities have opened a mobile primary care clinic in Cape Breton to help those impacted.
Select Primary Care sites in Northern Zone will temporarily extend hours to support patients needing non-emergency care as the area continues to recover from the impact of Hurricane Fiona.
Nova Scotia Health's mobile primary care clinic will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. until October 6. It is located in Sydney at Seventh Exchange on Churchill Drive Extension, Kenekala Court, Membertou, Exit 7A off of Highway 125. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Hailing from Eskasoni First Nation, Aaron Prosper joined Nova Scotia Health in April 2021 as the organization’s first Indigenous health consultant. This new role is designed to bring an Indigenous perspective to the work of the organization, help build connections and improve health service and accessibility for Indigenous Nova Scotians.
Prosper is dedicated to preserving the culture and traditions of the Mi’kmaq people. He sings, teaches Waltes – a traditional Mi’kmaq game – and is heavily involved in powwow, helping to support and coordinate as an arena director.
Please be advised Nova Scotia Health Mental Health and Addictions Program Withdrawal Management/Wellness services at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg will be temporarily closed today, September 28. It will reopen tomorrow, September 29 at 8 a.m.
