Public Health Mobile Unit

The Public Health Mobile Unit (PHMU) brings COVID-19 services to communities across the province. The fleet is staffed by a collaborative team of Public Health Nurses, Emergency Support Aides, Administrative Professionals and Drivers. They provide PCR testing, give out rapid test kits, and help people find answers to their questions about COVID-19. Some PHMU clinics also offer COVID-19 vaccination – please check the listings below to see if this applies to a clinic in your community. You can check your eligibility for a COVID-19 vaccine at www.nshealth.ca/coronavirusvaccine.

People are welcome to drop in to PHMU clinics for testing, with or without an appointment. You can book an appointment online, or call 811.

Please complete the Report and Support form if you are booking a PCR test or have a positive rapid test. You can also complete the form by calling 1-833-797-7772.

Upcoming PHMU Clinics 

Central Zone (Halifax Regional Municipality, Eastern Shore and West Hants areas)

Cobequid Community Health Centre
40 Freer Ln., Lower Sackville
Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24 from 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.
Mobile Primary Care clinic also on site.

Mic Mac Mall
21 Micmac Blvd., Dartmouth
Friday, September 29 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Drop in to pick up rapid tests. PCR tests and booked appointments not available.

Eastern Zone (Cape Breton, Antigonish and Guysborough areas)​

Margaree Fireman’s Club
7811 Cabot Trail Rd., Margaree Forks
Saturday, September 23 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex
60 Green St., Guysborough
Sunday, September 24 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Ingonish Volunteer Fire and Community Hall
35936 Cabot Trail, Ingonish
Friday, September 29 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Whitney Pier Legion, Branch 128
836 Victoria Rd., Sydney
Monday, October 2 from 1 - 6 p.m.

Savoy Theatre
116 Commercial St., Glace Bay
Thursday, October 12 from 11 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Northern Zone (Colchester County and Municipality of East Hants, Cumberland County and Pictou County)

Great Village Fire Department
8739 Hwy. 2, Great Village
Thursday, September 28 from 2 - 5 p.m.

Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre
6 Main St., Springhill
Friday, September 29 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Western Zone (Annapolis Valley, South West and South Shore areas)​

Digby Fire Department
163 First Ave., Digby
Saturday, September 23 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Bridgetown Fire Hall
31 Bay Rd., Bridgetown
Sunday, September 24 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Please note:

  • Testing is free and available to all ages that meet eligibility requirements.
  • Please bring your health card with you, if you have one.
  • When picking up test kits for someone else by appointment, including children, please ensure the appointment is made in their name, and you have their physical health card to present at pick-up.
  • You may have to wait in line outside; please dress accordingly.
  • Public Health Mobile Unit clinics are subject to weather conditions. Clinics may be cancelled due to weather.
  • Although often located in community spaces, Public Health Mobile Unit clinics are healthcare environments, and therefore masks are required for the safety of staff and visitors. Masks will be provided upon entry to the clinic.

Public Health Mobile Unit offers COVID-19 support only. For Mobile Primary Care Clinics, visit https://www.nshealth.ca/mobileprimarycare.