Nova Scotia Health Authority

The Nova Scotia Sisterhood is a province-wide, free program for Black women to access health care in the community and to improve overall health and wellbeing.
 
The NS Sisterhood team:

• Delivers health promotion and wellness education
• Offers navigation to health and community resources
• Assists in managing ongoing health conditions
• Develops partnerships with community groups
• Provides medical care
• Clinical Therapy (therapist on staff) 

Areas of Focus: 

• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Screening for health conditions
• Mental health and addictions
• Nutrition and physical activity
• Obtaining health information specific to Black Women