News releases from Health and Wellness issued in the specified time period (Page 8)

Changes to the Seniors’ Pharmacare program mean Nova Scotians enrolled in the program will soon pay less each time they pick up a prescription.

Mental health and addictions is an important topic. It affects our family and friends in many meaningful ways.

The province is asking for interested community groups to apply for mental health and addictions funding under a new, more transparent and accountable grants process.

January 2016 has been proclaimed Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Nova Scotia.

Before he joined the Nova Scotia Insulin Pump Program, 21-year-old Brian Griffin couldn't leave home without thinking of everything he needed to bring with him.

Une interruption du système téléphonique de Bell Aliant a un impact sur le service à l'échelle de la province.

A disruption in the Bell Aliant telephone system is impacting service across the province.

People who are living with, or who have died from HIV-AIDS are being honoured as part of HIV-AIDS Awareness Week and World AIDS Day on Tuesday, Dec. 1.

A tentative agreement was reached Wednesday, Nov. 18, between the employers and the association representing the province's medical residents.

Government is increasing public safety by making paramedics a self-regulating profession.

Les gens se rassembleront bientôt pour célébrer les Fêtes et le virus de la grippe se répandra rapidement, alors on rappelle aux Néo-Écossais de se faire vacciner contre la grippe et de prendre d’autres précautions pour éviter de contracter et de propager la maladie.

As people come together to celebrate the holiday season the flu spreads quickly so Nova Scotians are reminded to get their flu shots now and take other precautions to avoid getting sick and spreading the disease.

Children at the YWCA Spryfield Early Learning and Child Care Centre will soon enjoy a new playground thanks to an investment by the province.

Government is moving forward on its commitment to help brain injury survivors with the formation of the Acquired Brain Injury Advisory Group.

For the first time, the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness has published a snapshot of our province's health and how we compare to Canadians.

Lt.-Gov. J.J. Grant presented the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Services Medal to 14 Nova Scotia paramedics during a ceremony at Government House on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Health and Wellness Minister Leo Glavine today, Oct. 26, discussed issues related to Roseway Emergency Department in Shelburne and overall health care in Shelburne County during a presentation with Janet Knox, president and CEO of the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

Visiting your local public library can help you improve your health and well-being.

On encourage les Néo-Écossais à se faire vacciner contre la grippe dès que possible.

Nova Scotians are encouraged to get a flu shot as soon as possible.