Nova Scotia Health is advising that the recent significant snowfall is impacting parking access at Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney.

Central Zone’s Pharmacy Oncology team was recognized with a first place HOPE Award (Honouring Oncology Pharmacy Excellence) for teaching and education.

Licensed physiotherapists across Nova Scotia will soon be able to request general radiographs (X-rays), saving patients time and unnecessary additional appointments.

Physiotherapists have advanced skills in assessing and treating musculoskeletal conditions.

Physiotherapists employed by Nova Scotia Health or IWK Health can already request X-rays, but starting in early spring, physiotherapists working in private practice will also be able to request X-rays. They must be in good standing with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists to request an X-ray. 

Nova Scotia Health is advising that some non-emergency services are resuming in Eastern Zone (Cape Breton Island, Antigonish and Guysborough counties) following the recent winter storm.

As storm clean-up continues, people are reminded not to travel to a scheduled care appointment if it is unsafe for them to travel and to consider rebooking any non-urgent appointments. 

Here is the updated service status for the remainder of this week: 

With a remarkable career that spans an impressive 36 years as an orthopedic surgeon at Valley Regional Hospital (VRH), Dr. Eric Howatt is currently in the process of transitioning out of active medical practice into well-deserved semi-retirement. 

Nova Scotia Health is advising that some non-emergency services will continue to be reduced in Eastern Zone (Cape Breton Island, Antigonish and Guysborough counties) due to winter storm clean-up and road conditions in many areas. 

Inpatient services continue to be provided at all sites in Eastern Zone. The following service changes outlined below are planned for Wednesday, Feb. 7. Other than separately announced emergency department closures, services not identified below are operating as scheduled. 

This week marks Resident Doctor Appreciation Week. This week, and every day, Nova Scotia Health acknowledges and appreciates the vital role resident physicians play in our healthcare system.

Nova Scotia Health is advising that some non-emergency services will continue to be reduced in Eastern and Northern zones due to the heavy snow in parts of the province and poor road conditions in many areas. 

The following service changes outlined below are planned for Tuesday. Other than separately announced emergency department closures, services not identified below are operating as scheduled.

Public Health supports access to COVID-19 and influenza immunization and testing across the province. To help ensure all Nova Scotians have access to these important services, we will be holding an additional clinics this week:

CENTRAL ZONE

Scotia Square COVID-19 Rapid Test Distribution
5201 Duke St., Halifax
Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
This clinic is drop-in only. Booked appointments, COVID-19 and Influenza PCR tests are not available.

Nova Scotia Health is advising that some non-emergency services have been reduced in Eastern, Northern and Central zones due to the ongoing heavy snow in parts of the province and poor road conditions in many areas.

The following service changes outlined below are planned for Monday. Other than separately announced emergency department closures, services not identified below are operating as scheduled.