Department of Health and Wellness
The Department of Health and Wellness oversees healthcare throughout the province to help people maintain and improve their health. We fund healthcare services and help ensure that high-quality health services are accessible. We also promote health and wellbeing, work to reduce health risks and lead healthcare policy, legislation and standards.
We support Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) and IWK Health Centre (IWK) so they can provide healthcare and help create healthier communities. We also administer healthcare programs, including Emergency Health Services (EHS), Seniors’ and Family Pharmacare and 811 telecare.
The department’s also responsible for the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment.
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- Influenza, COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available to Book; COVID Testing Requirements Change
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Dana MacKenzie
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Geoff Gatien
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Dr. Robert Strang
Chief Medical Officer of Health
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Department of Health and Wellness
PO Box 488
Halifax NS B3J 2R8