QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.
Nova Scotia Health has made changes to parking and the main entrance of the QEII Halifax Infirmary. Learn more.
The Yarmouth Regional Hospital provides care to 58,000 people in Shelburne, Yarmouth and Digby Counties.
Please note: Patients and approved visitors coming to Yarmouth Regional Hospital are reminded they must enter the hospital through the North-front main entrances ONLY:
- North Main Entrance – Building A (by Admitting/Registration). Doors are locked at night from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Patients must buzz to enter after 8 p.m.
- Rehab / Day Surgery Entrance – Building C. These doors are open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and locked evenings, weekends and holidays. Patients with appointments in Building C, doctors offices, cancer centre, etc., may use this entrance.
Contact
Visiting Hours
Visitors are welcome daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please check with nursing staff, if you want to visit outside of the standard visiting hours.
There is a rest period (no visitors) the Maternal-Child Unit, second floor, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
*Learn more about NSHA's Family Presence Policy, which welcomes up to two people named by the patient to be their family or primary support person/people.
Parking
Patients and approved visitors should park in the North-front parking lot, closest to Vancouver Street, or the Grove Road parking lot. A $4 parking fee will be charged when you exit the hospital parking lot. Please make sure you have correct change before leaving the hospital. Monthly parking passes are available and can be paid with credit or debit. There are also a limited number of free accessible parking spaces available.
WiFi and Internet Access
Free public WiFi is available in patient rooms and most public areas.
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 in your Room
TV Service
Bedside TV rental is available. The cost is $11 + tax per day. If you have requested a private or semi-private room, the cost of the TV services will be covered. There is information provided in your room to set up your TV.
Phone Service
Bedside telephone service is available. There is a connection fee for this service and you will also be charged a daily rate and will be billed for any long distance calls. To set up your phone service, dial 899 from your bedside phone.
Inpatient Meals
During your stay at the hospital, you will receive breakfast, lunch and supper daily. If you follow a special diet or have food-related allergies or sensitivities, let us know when you arrive.
Cafeteria and Vending Machines
Cafeteria, basement level
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekends and holidays: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Breeze Thru Café, main lobby
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Closed weekends and holidays
Vending machines located in the main lobby and emergency department waiting area.
Gift Shop
Gift shop, operated by Yarmouth Hospital Auxiliary.
Hours of operations:
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Spiritual Spaces and Quiet Rooms
There is a non-denominational chapel / quiet space located off the main lobby on the first level.
Having a baby at Yarmouth Regional Hospital
See the people, places, and procedures you'll encounter having a baby here in this video.
Bank Machines
A bank machine and change machine are located in the lobby of the hospital.
Diabetes Centre
Patients may self-refer to this team by phoning (902) 742-3542 x1245
Fax: (902) 749-1753
Public Health Office
Phone: 902-742-7141
Fax: 902-742-6062
Building B, 4th Floor
Specimen Testing Dropoff Site
Water Testing Dropoff Site
Water sample must be collected the same morning as drop-off and not the evening before using the water testing bottle and requisition provided by Nova Scotia Health.
E.coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing it is a black top 200 ML bottle
Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing
Business Office Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. or at YRH Admitting (open 24/7)
Blood Collection Location
Closed for holidays.
Appointments are required for blood collection service.
If you have a referral, you may book an appointment for blood collection at this location anytime online or by calling toll-free 1-833-998-2722 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays).
Covid testing Centres
Closed Weekends/Holidays
This service is located in the Blood Collection Department.
Rapid test pick up and PCR testing, both by appointment only.
Community-Based Cancer Clinics
A referral needed from family doctor or specialist to access the clinic.
You may also contact Cancer Patient Navigator (covering Digby, Yarmouth and Shelburne counties) Ginette Theriault, 902-749-1523; ginette.theriault@nshealth.ca or Drug Access Navigator
Samantha Huntley, 902-742-3542
General Inquiries: 902-742-3541
Emergency Care Site
The emergency department is located on the main level. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you need help immediately, call 911.
To access the mental health mobile crisis team call 902-429-8167 or toll-free at 1-888-429-8167. This is a 24 hour, seven days a week phone service to help you or your loved one cope with mental health and addiction challenges in the moment.
You can also find estimated wait times for Yarmouth Regional Hospital and other select locations:
Urgent Treatment Centre
By appointment only. For appointment, call 902-742-2406.
Located on the main floor of the hospital
When making the appointment, patient will be assessed by a nurse to ensure they are going to the best place for care. Patients that are appropriate to be seen will get an appointment either later that day or the next day the centre is open.
Clinics, Programs and Services
Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Testing
Offered at 9 locations
A bone density scan measures how much calcium and other types of minerals are in an area of your bone.
The scan may help your health care provider to determine...
Breast Screening (External Site)
Offered at 10 locations
Breast screening in Nova Scotia is administered by the Nova Scotia Breast Screening Program.
You can find them at https://nsbreastscreening.ca/
Cancer Patient Navigation
Offered at 8 locations
Cancer Patient Navigators are registered nurses with in-depth knowledge of cancer and the cancer system. They work with you, your family and your cancer care team throughout your treatment and...
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Offered at 10 locations
Cardiac Rehabilitation is a program to support your heart health and management of cardiovascular risk factors to decrease your risk for cardiac events. There are many benefits to attending...
Cardiovascular Clinic
Offered at 4 locations
The cardiovascular clinic (Yarmouth Regional Hospital, Digby Hospital, Roseway Hospital) in South West Health aims to work with people who have experienced stroke, TIA (transient ischemic attack), and myocardial infarction...
CAT Scan (CT)
Offered at 13 locations
CAT scans are a series of images that are made by a highly sophisticated computer and X-ray machine. CAT scans give more detailed pictures of bone and soft tissue organs...
Chronic Kidney Disease (Renal) Clinic
Offered at 3 locations
The Chronic Kidney Disease (Renal) Clinic helps individuals preserve their kidney function, manage their kidney disease and prepare for treatment options.
Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
Offered at 9 locations
Nova Scotia Health offers chronic pain self-management in-person and virtual services and at clinics in locations around the province.
Some of the pain management strategies discussed in our program may...
Chronic Pain Services
Offered at 10 locations
Chronic pain services helps individuals manage pain and improve their health, function and well-being. The chronic pain teams provides assessments, treatments and education for people with chronic pain.
The teams...
COPD - The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program and COPD Care and Education Nova Scotia
Offered at 11 locations
The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program
The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program offers support to people in later stages of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
NEW! COPD Care and...
Early Mobility Program
Offered at 9 locations
To reduce the risk of people becoming frailer in hospital, Nova Scotia Health’s Frailty and Elder Care Network is taking steps to enhance how we deliver services to seniors and...
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
Offered at 26 locations
The ECG/EKG is an abbreviation for electrocardiogram. It is a simple and painless test that checks your heart rhythm and electrical activity.
How do I cancel/change my appointment?
If you...
Facility Dialysis Units
Offered at 4 locations
Facility Dialysis Units provide hemodialysis in a hospital setting to inpatients, outpatients and patients in intensive care. They provide support to satellite dialysis and home dialysis units in their program.
Health Lifestyle Group
Offered at 1 location
This program is offered at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital to people referred to the Out-patient dietitian who are 18 years of age or over and have at least one of...
Hip and Knee Pre-habilitation Program
Offered at 9 locations
The Hip and Knee Arthritis Pre-habilitation program helps you get mentally and physically ready for joint replacement surgery, so that you can have the best possible results from your surgery...
Hip Arthritis and Hip Replacement
Offered at 14 locations
There are many options to help lower your pain and have a better quality of life when you have hip pain that is caused by arthritis. Knowing the tools to...
Home Dialysis Unit
Offered at 3 locations
The Home Dialysis Unit provides home dialysis training and management to individuals that wish to maintain their independence by performing their own dialysis (peritoneal or hemodialysis) at home.
Interventional Radiology
Offered at 6 locations
Interventional radiology (also known as angiography) is a test guided by X-rays to diagnose or treat diseases in your body. These procedures are done using a needle and a narrow...
Knee Arthritis and Knee Replacement
Offered at 15 locations
There are many options to help lower your pain and have a better quality of life when you have knee pain that is often caused by arthritis. Knowing the tools...
Live and Learn (Cardiovascular Health Educational Class)
Offered at 4 locations
A program for persons with history of stroke, heart attack, TIA (mini-stroke), angina or risk factors for stroke and heart attack. Persons can register for this free 2-hour class offered...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Offered at 9 locations
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a way to take detailed images of organs and tissues (muscles and fat) throughout the body, without the use of X-rays. MRI uses a powerful...
Mammogram
Offered at 10 locations
A mammogram is an x-ray image of the breast. It is used to help detect and diagnose breast diseases. Mammograms are used on women and men who have symptoms of...
Nuclear Medicine Tests
Offered at 9 locations
Nuclear medicine tests help diagnose a variety of diseases. A very small, safe amount of a medical isotope (radioactive substance) is injected into a vein, swallowed or breathed in. Specials...
Nutrition Education and Counselling (Dietitians)
Offered at 22 locations
The following lists include some of the programs that are led by clinical dietitians. Please note that programs may vary by location. Please contact one of the locations listed below...
Occupational Therapy
Offered at 32 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...
Postnatal Care
Offered at 8 locations
Checking your baby’s feeding, weight gain and a general physical wellbeing will continue after your leave the hospital. Advice, ongoing support and follow-up will be available as you need it...
Pre-admission (aka Pre-assessment) Clinic
Offered at 9 locations
The Pre Admission clinic is an information session that will prepare you for your upcoming surgery. It is an hour or sometimes longer patient information session with a nurse to...
Prenatal Clinics
Offered at 10 locations
Prenatal Clinics provide care to pregnant women throughout their pregnancy. The Clinic provides a good setting for mothers to receive quality care and helps the mother-to-be and family make informed...
Primary Care Clinics
Offered at 17 locations
A primary care clinic provides short-term primary medical care for people on the Need a Family Practice Registry.
- Your appointment may be provided in-person or virtually depending on your...
Psychosocial Oncology
Offered at 6 locations
Psychosocial Oncology Health Care Professionals provide psychotherapy and counselling to cancer patients and their families to help them deal with the emotional and practical impact of cancer. Many people who...
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program
Offered at 22 locations
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) are registered nurses who have completed specialized education and clinical preparation in medical forensic care for patients who have experienced sexual assault or abuse. Delivered...
Ultrasound
Offered at 21 locations
Ultrasounds are used to view and take pictures of the organs inside your body. It uses high-frequency sound waves which cannot be heard. These sound waves bounce off of tissues...
Well Woman Clinics
Offered at 26 locations
Well Woman Clinics offer a variety of health-related services and health education, delivered by a female doctor or nurse. The services and days and hours of operation vary by clinic...
X-Ray
Offered at 41 locations
An x-ray takes images of internal body structures (bones and soft tissue) to help see an injury or disease. The x-ray using energy sources such as the high frequency electromagnetic...