News releases from Health and Wellness issued in the specified time period (Page 29)

Finding healthy, active ways to enjoy the summer is just a click away.

The province is improving quality and patient safety for people in Cape Breton with an almost $1-million investment in new equipment, Deputy Premier Frank Corbett announced today, July 16.

Puisque l'on prévoit des températures élevées aujourd'hui 13 juillet et pendant la fin de semaine, on encourage les Néo-Écossais à surveiller l'indice humidex et la cote air santé, et à prendre des précautions pour se protéger.

With high temperatures anticipated today, July 13, and into the weekend, Nova Scotians are encouraged to monitor the humidex and air quality health index, and take precautions to protect their health.

HEALTH/WELLNESS--Funding Announced for Capital Health Equipment ----------------------------------------------------------------The province is improving the care and safety for patients with investments in new hospital equipment at Capital Health.

The province is investing $3.5 million in new hospital equipment for the women and children served by the IWK, Health and Wellness Minister David Wilson announced today, July 12.

Le gouvernement provincial consulte les Néo-Écossais sur la mise à jour d'une loi qui renforcera et protégera le système de soins de santé de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

The province is consulting Nova Scotians on updated legislation that will strengthen and protect Nova Scotia's health-care system.

Les Néo-Écossais peuvent se protéger contre la chaleur cet été en surveillant la température et en évitant les maladies causées par la chaleur.

Nova Scotians can beat the heat this summer by keeping an eye on the temperature and protecting themselves from heat-related illness.

The province is reducing ambulance fees for Nova Scotians living in licensed long-term care facilities or who have reduced mobility, effective Sunday, July 1.

More Nova Scotian children living with autism have access to the support and services they need thanks to government's continued investment in their care.

On pourra prendre la vague sur la plupart des plages les plus populaires de la province à compter du samedi 30 juin, alors que les sauveteurs seront sur place pour assurer la sécurité des Néo-Écossais.

Surf's up on some of the province's most popular beaches beginning Saturday, June 30, when lifeguards will hit the sand to keep Nova Scotians safe.

The province is investing $200,000 to provide helmets to children and youth in need to help them protect their noggins and play safe.

Teens in Nova Scotia are singing, dancing, being active and creating art, instead of smoking.

Les adolescents de la Nouvelle-Écosse chantent, dansent, sont actifs et créent des œuvres d'art plutôt que de fumer.

Les ministères de la Santé de partout au Canada visent à aider les Canadiens à réduire leur consommation de sodium.

Health departments across the country are working to help Canadians shake their sodium habit.

Note: A social media version of this release with hi-res, downloadable photos and audio clips is available at http://novascotia.ca/news/smr/2012-06-07-Thrive-Plan . More photos, audio and video clips will be added later today.