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Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital

Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital is located in Musquodoboit Harbour. The facility opened in 1976.

Contact

Patient Switchboard: 902-889-2420
Administrative Switchboard: 902-889-2200

Visiting hours

Visitors are welcome throughout the day.

Parking

Free parking.

WiFi and Internet Access

Free public WiFi.

Semi-private and Private Rooms in Nova Scotia Hospitals

  • Private room: Includes one bed and one washroom. You can find current rates here.
  • Semi-private room: Includes two beds separated by curtains and one washroom. You can find current rates here.

Space in our private and semi-private rooms is limited. The sooner we have your insurance information the more likely we are to be able to accommodate your request.

When the booking clerk calls with your hospital admission date, let them know you are interested in a private or semi-private room.

When you are admitted, be sure to have your private insurance card with you and let the admitting clerk know you have requested a private or semi-private room.TV & Phone in your Room

You can find updated information about costs associated with semi-private and private Rooms in the hospital here.

Fees and Bill Payments

You can find updated information about fees and bill payments for Canadians and out of country patients here.

TV and Phone Services

During your stay in hospital, there is no fee for phone and tv services in your room. 

Phone Service
Each patient will be given the direct dial in information to provide to those who you wish to call you directly, avoiding the need to go through a receptionist or the nursing station.

TV Service
TV and basic cable are provided.

Inpatient Meals

During your stay at the hospital, you will receive breakfast, lunch and supper daily. Meals are prepared on-site and offer a full range of dietary services to inpatients.

Cafeteria and Vending Machines

Cafeteria, main level
Please note: purchases must be made with cash.
Hours of operation:  
Daily: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and noon to 6 p.m.

Spiritual Spaces and Quiet Rooms

Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital has a quiet room for visitors and families. It is located on the inpatient unit. Requests for spiritual care can be made by patients, family members and/or any member of the inter-disciplinary health care team.  
 

Service Statuses

Disruption
(Musquodoboit Harbour, NS)

Emergency Department

The emergency department at Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. until 8 a.m. through to Saturday.

Diabetes Centre

Specimen Testing Dropoff Site

Water Testing Dropoff Site

mon Apr 29 7:00 am - 11:00 am
tue Apr 30 7:00 am - 11:00 am
wed May 1 7:00 am - 11:00 am
thu May 2 7:00 am - 11:00 am
fri May 3 Closed
sat May 4 Closed
sun May 5 Closed

(902) 889-4115

Samples must be collected using the water sample bottles and requisition provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

Blood Collection Location

Emergency Care Site

mon Apr 29 Open 24 hours
tue Apr 30 Open 24 hours
wed May 1 Open 24 hours
thu May 2 Open 24 hours
fri May 3 Open 24 hours
sat May 4 Open 24 hours
sun May 5 Open 24 hours

The emergency department can be accessed through the main doors of the hospital or through a separate emergency department door. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you need help immediately, call 911.

To access the mental health and addictions crisis line toll-free at 1-888-429-8167. This is a 24 hour, 7 days a week phone service to help you or your loved one cope with mental health and addiction challenges in the moment. 

Clinics, Programs and Services

Occupational Therapy

Offered at 33 locations

Occupational Therapists work at most sites within the Nova Scotia Health Authority. These therapists work in both mental health and physical medicine settings. Therapists/assistants work with inpatients and outpatients in...

mon Apr 29 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Apr 30 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed May 1 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu May 2 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri May 3 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat May 4 Unavailable
sun May 5 Unavailable

Occupational Therapists are primary care professionals (just like doctors and dentists) which means you can complete an Outpatient Self Referral to go directly to an occupational therapist. In some circumstances your physician may be required to complete a Physician Outpatient Referral Form -  on your behalf.

Contact

Tel: 902-889-4102
Fax: 902-889-2470

Physiotherapy

Offered at 40 locations

Physiotherapy is the health care profession dedicated to enhancing and restoring your mobility through a variety of hands-on treatments, education and exercise prescription.

Physiotherapists are university-educated experts who can help...

Eastern Kings Memorial Community Health Centre

mon Apr 29 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Apr 30 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed May 1 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
thu May 2 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri May 3 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat May 4 Unavailable
sun May 5 Unavailable

Contact us for more information on how to access physiotherapy at this location.

Tel: 902-542-2412
Fax: 902-542-4619

Social Work

Offered at 9 locations

Social Workers help with:

  • Adjustment or coping with illness, injury, and disability
  • Death, grief, and loss
  • Lifestyle changes
  • Referral to community agencies
  • Complex discharge needs (care at home, nursing home...
mon Apr 29 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
tue Apr 30 Unavailable
wed May 1 Unavailable
thu May 2 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
fri May 3 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat May 4 Unavailable
sun May 5 Unavailable

Referrals to an NSH social worker can be made by patients, family members, friends, community agencies and/or any member of the inter-disciplinary health care team.

Contact

902-889-4103

X-Ray

Offered at 41 locations

NOTICE: Appointment booking for X-Ray will be unavailable Wednesday, April 17 from 0000 – 0600 for routine IT updates. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience...

Eastern Kings Memorial Community Health Centre

mon Apr 29 Unavailable
tue Apr 30 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
wed May 1 Unavailable
thu May 2 Unavailable
fri May 3 Unavailable
sat May 4 Unavailable
sun May 5 Unavailable

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-542-2266

Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

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