Cancer Patient Family Network
If you or someone close to you has cancer, or has had cancer in the past, you may want to get involved with the Cancer Patient Family Network (CPFN). The...
16 Clinics, Programs, and Services
Cobequid Youth Health Centre
Offered at 1 location
Cobequid Youth Health Centre provides a place for youth and their families to turn for help and support, in an environment of respect and confidentiality. Social workers advocate, navigate and...
Continuing Care Services
Continuing Care supports people who need home care, community care services and long-term care. Call us toll-free for more information or to make a referral for you or your loved...
Ethics Nova Scotia Health
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Ethics Nova Scotia Health provides support to all patients, families, volunteers, staff and health care providers in Nova Scotia Health when they need help making difficult choices or when...
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Halifax Infirmary Medicine - Surgery Program
Offered at 1 location
The Halifax Infirmary Medicine/Surgery program is an interdisciplinary group of clinicians who work collaboratively with other members of the health care team within the medicine/surgery/critical care and transplant services. The...
Health Equipment
Some people need special health equipment to live safely at home. To access home oxygen, wheelchairs and more, call us toll-free at 1-800-225-7225. The Department...
Hospice
Offered at 3 locations
What is a hospice residence?
Hospice care is a part of palliative care. A hospice residence provides a home-like setting for people who are nearing the end of life, who...
Meals on Wheels
The Meals on Wheels Program provides nutritious meals to people in their homes who are unable to prepare adequate meals for themselves because of illness, infirmity or handicap. It helps...
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Palliative Care
Palliative care enhances the quality of life of people with a life-limiting illness. It does this by preventing and relieving suffering.
In addition to helping the patient, palliative care helps...
Patient and Family Comfort Rooms
Offered at 5 locations
Patient and family comfort rooms are warm, inviting spaces where cancer patients and families can go for information, discussion, or quiet respite. These areas are available in four areas of...