Newborn Screening Expands
Newborn babies in Nova Scotia will soon receive better protection from harmful conditions such as sickle-cell disease and cystic fibrosis thanks to expanded screening services.
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Families, Children to Benefit From Insulin Pump Program
More than 1,000 children and young adults from across Nova Scotia will have another option to help manage their diabetes with new provincial funding for insulin pumps and supplies.
Better Dental Care for Young Nova Scotians
Up to 40,000 more young Nova Scotians will have help keeping their teeth healthier with expanded dental care coverage by the province.
Grants to Help With Mental Health, Addictions
Nova Scotians living with mental illness and addictions will get help from a number of community organizations receiving new provincial grants.
Better Care in Musquodoboit Harbour
Nova Scotians living in the Musquodoboit Harbour area are already seeing the benefits of same-day or next-day medical appointments and 24/7 access to emergency care.
Mental Health Crisis Line Expanded
All Nova Scotians with mental health concerns now have 24/7 access to mental health crisis intervention, with the expansion of the Mental Health Crisis Line.
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NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece from Neala Gill, manager, Cardiovascular Health Nova Scotia, Peggy Dunbar, manager, Diabetes Care Program of Nova Scotia and Susan MacNeil, manager, Nova Scotia Renal Program. It is quicker than waiting in line for your morning cup of coffee, easier than learning how to ride a bike, and it could save your life. (full text) - Amendments to Protect Vulnerable Seniors from Financial Abuse
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May
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Vulnerable seniors and their families will have greater protection from financial abuse in Nova Scotia because of amendments introduced today, May 2. (full text) - Prudence recommandée en ce qui concerne les tiques à pattes noires
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May
02, 2013 -
10:08 AM
Alors que les Néo-Écossais profitent des forêts et des parcs ce printemps, il est important de prendre des précautions pour éviter de se faire piquer par les tiques à pattes noires, qui sont susceptibles de propager la maladie de Lyme. (full text)
