News releases from Health and Wellness (Page 1)

Statement on Auditor General’s Report on Ground Ambulance Service

Health and Wellness

Today, the Auditor General’s Office released its report on Nova Scotia’s ground ambulance service.

Medic Monday Recognizes Paramedics

Health and Wellness

Today, September 25, more than 1,200 paramedics across the province are being celebrated as Nova Scotia marks Medic Monday.

Immigration Changes Help Retain Healthcare Workers

Health and Wellness / Labour, Skills and Immigration

International students in more Nova Scotia healthcare programs will have an additional opportunity to build a career, life and future in the province.

Province Announces First Site for Healthcare Worker Housing

Municipal Affairs and Housing / Health and Wellness

Healthcare workers in search of housing on the South Shore will soon have a new place to call home.

New Collaborative Family Practice Clinic in Masstown

Health and Wellness

People in west Colchester County now have better access to primary healthcare with a new collaborative family practice in Masstown.

Action for Health Data Updated

Health and Wellness

Updated healthcare data is now available on the Action for Health website.

New LifeFlight Airplane Unveiled

Health and Wellness

A new EHS (Emergency Health Services) LifeFlight airplane will soon transport non-critical care patients from Yarmouth and Sydney to Halifax for tests and treatment.

Province Implements Gender-Affirming Care Policy

Health and Wellness

Transgender and gender-diverse Nova Scotians will receive more supportive healthcare under the new, comprehensive Gender-Affirming Care Policy that takes effect today, July 28.

Province, Doctors Nova Scotia Reach New Four-Year Agreements

Health and Wellness

Doctors Nova Scotia and the Province have successfully negotiated new, four-year physician and clinical academic funding agreements.

New Collaborative Family Practice Clinic in Amherst

Health and Wellness

People in Amherst and the surrounding area now have better access to primary healthcare they can count on.

Expanded Dialysis Unit Now Open at Halifax Infirmary

Health and Wellness

Starting today, July 12, patients will begin receiving treatment at the expanded dialysis unit at the Halifax Infirmary site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre.

Nova Scotia Welcomes Largest Medical Residency Class

Health and Wellness

The province’s largest-ever medical residency class started providing care to Nova Scotians this weekend.

New Sick Note Rules Effective July 1

Health and Wellness / Labour, Skills and Immigration

Doctors will have more time to take care of their patients as the Province’s new rules for sick notes come into force.

Mise à jour sur le vaccin contre la COVID-19

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness

La Nouvelle-Écosse a accepté les plus récentes recommandations du Comité consultatif national de l’immunisation (CCNI) en matière de vaccin contre la COVID-19.

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness

Nova Scotia has accepted the National Advisory Committee on Immunization’s (NACIs) latest recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines.

Changes to Need a Family Practice Registry, New Incentive for Physicians

Health and Wellness

Changes to the Need a Family Practice Registry will help more people get the care they need sooner.

Helping Patients Get Home Sooner

Health and Wellness

Real-time information is helping healthcare teams provide better, faster care to patients.

More Mental Health, Addictions Support for Youth, Caregivers

Health and Wellness

Nova Scotia is investing $3.2 million to provide young Nova Scotians and their families easier access to mental health and addictions support.

Better Dental Care for Children, People with Special Needs

Health and Wellness

Children and some people with special needs can soon get more preventive dental care through the Province’s dental programs.

Meilleurs soins dentaires pour les enfants et les personnes ayant des besoins spéciaux

Health and Wellness

Les enfants et certaines personnes ayant des besoins spéciaux auront bientôt accès à davantage de soins dentaires préventifs dans le cadre des programmes de soins dentaires de la Province.