A new on-line learning module developed by Nova Scotia Health teams, in collaboration with the Queens University Online Learning Group, and supported by the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Catalyst Fund, aims to support more patient-centered care, ensuring patients have the full information they need to decide if surgery is right for them.
Jade Dirk comes from a long line of health care providers. Unlike many of her family members who are physicians or nurses, Dirk saw herself doing something a bit different. It wouldn’t necessarily be at the bedside, but it would have a profound and positive impact for people accessing the health care system.
In an effort to ensure all Nova Scotians have access to COVID-19 testing as needed, the Public Health mobile units (PHMU) will be offering testing in Central and Western zones this week.
In an effort to ensure all Nova Scotians have access to COVID-19 testing as needed, the Public Health mobile units (PHMU) will be offering testing across the province.
Immunizations are the cornerstone of a strong provincial Public Health system. In Nova Scotia, routine vaccinations are publicly funded for people at all stages of life, preventing illnesses that can cause serious illness or death in the most severe cases.
To help support access to childhood vaccines in Central Zone, Public Health’s Early Years program offers vaccine clinics for children who are behind on their vaccine schedules, as well as those five-years-old and under who do not have a primary care provider, or do not have an MSI number (health card), as is the case for many newcomers.
![“This approach is better for patients and our health system as a whole," says Dr. Greg Hirsch.](https://www.nshealth.ca/sites/nshealth.ca/files/styles/nsha_medium/public/dalhousie_module_cover_image.png?itok=wLpNWXWD "“This approach is better for patients and our health system as a whole," says Dr. Greg Hirsch.")
