Asthma COPD Education Centre

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Spirometry testing

Nova Scotia Health offers individual and family sessions with customized educational help for people with Asthma and COPD, and their support network.

Our best standards of care include disease self-management to reduce progression of the disease and improving clients’ quality of life by improving their self-management skills.

Nova Scotia Health also offer spirometry testing and referral services, action planning, assistance with access to drug coverage, smoking cessation strategies, supportive counselling, etc.

Accessing this Clinic, Program or Service

This service is available at the following locations:

A referral from your doctor or nurse practitioner is required.

Phone: 902-869-6140

thu May 7 Open
fri May 8 Open
sat May 9 Closed
sun May 10 Closed
mon May 11 Open
tue May 12 Open
wed May 13 Open

A referral from your doctor or nurse practitioner is required.

Phone: 902-930-4633

There are also satellite clinics in Bridgewater and Liverpool.

New Health Information System

Nova Scotia Health's new One Person One Record system will begin rolling out on May 9 at facilities in the Halifax Regional and West Hants municipalities, and some provincial Mental Health and Addictions Program services.

During this time of transition to a better patient-record system, our teams will keep working to get you the care you need.

You may notice staff in purple vests helping our care teams use the new system.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

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Accessing Primary Care

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Answer a few quick questions to receive personalized instructions for accessing Nova Scotia Health's primary care options near you including in-person, virtual and telephone options.

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