Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Sisterhood

Primary Health Care

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 Nova Scotia 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

How do I access this service?

Programs and schedules

Locations and contact information

Can't make it to your diagnostic imaging appointment? Someone else can.

In 2022 patients missed over 22,000 diagnostic imaging appointments like MRIs, CTs, X-rays and more.

To reschedule or cancel your diagnostic imaging appointment, please call:

1-844-1-RE-BOOK (1-844-473-2665)
Free interpretation services available

Emergency Department Wait Times

You can now find estimated wait times for select emergency departments on our Emergency Department Wait Times page.

View Emergency Department Wait Times

Hiring all nurses!

Apply to our nursing pools today and be matched with vacant NP, RN, and LPN positions.

Nurse Practitioners
Registered Nurses
Licensed Practical Nurses

Did you know that primary care is now available at select pharmacies in Nova Scotia?

Learn more about these exciting new options for primary care.

Community Pharmacy Primary Care Clinics
Pharmacist Walk In Clinic +

Pay Your Bill

Pay your bill for health care services you received through Nova Scotia Health.

Pay My Bill

Online Clinic Registration

For kiosk registration, online check-in is available up to 30 minutes prior to your appointment time.

Begin Online Check-in

Where to go for health care

Your primary care provider (doctor or nurse practitioner) is where most of your health issues can and should be addressed. However, there are times when you may not be able to see your primary care provider and you require urgent treatment. You may also not have a primary care provider.

Learn more

COVID-19 Testing

Find information about COVID-19 testing in Nova Scotia.

Learn More

Access your PCR COVID test results online

You can access your PCR COVID test results online.

Get Your Results

Questions about COVID-19 and public health?

Call toll-free 1-800-430-9557

COVID 19 Vaccine Clinic Booking

Nova Scotians that meet current age requirements can now book a vaccine clinic appointment online

Book Appointment

Temporary Closure Information

Find the latest information on unexpected facility and service closures.

Visit the NSHA Temporary Closures Page

Fees and bill payments

Find information about fees, billing and how to pay your bill.