Nova Scotia Health Authority’s Public Health team is following up with individuals who may have had an exposure to tuberculosis (TB) between September 22-25, 2017 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Healthy. It’s a word that can mean many things to many people and it was one of the pillars of Halifax’s recently adopted Integrated Mobility Plan (IMP).
As shared in November, mumps cases have been circulating in the Halifax area. The case total to date is 20 and Dr. Trevor Arnason, Medical Officer of Health for Halifax area, says it’s a good reminder for people to make sure they’re immunized.
A recent increase in mumps cases in the Halifax area has Dr. Trevor Arnason reminding Nova Scotians to check their vaccination status and be mindful of how to prevent spreading and catching the virus.
It’s that time of year again, when influenza (aka flu) season rolls around. The good news is you can take steps to protect yourself and loved ones by getting your flu vaccine.
Nova Scotia Legislature Speaker of the House Kevin Murphy officially opened the Rick Hansen Healing Garden Friday at Common Roots Urban Farm, making the occasion by planting a ceremonial flower in a wheelchair-accessible garden bed.
Racheal Surette, Public Health Consultant – Health Equity, knows how important it is to provide services in a client’s language of choice. Public Health’s work to provide services and communication to French-speaking clients is one example of their commitment to meeting the diverse needs of the Nova Scotians they serve.
Racheal Surette, consultante en santé publique, Équité en santé, sait combien il est important d’assurer des services au client dans la langue de son choix. Les efforts de la Santé publique en matière de services et de communication à l’intention des clients francophones est un exemple de sa détermination à répondre aux besoins variés des Néo-Écossais qu’elle sert.
