Traffic notice: From 7 a.m. July 22 to 5 p.m. July 23, the westbound lanes on Bell Road near the QEII Halifax Infirmary will be closed. Only eastbound traffic will be permitted.
Expect delays and allow extra time when visiting. The emergency department remains accessible via eastbound Bell Road.
NOTE: The Colon Cancer Prevention Program uses Canada Post to deliver screening kits. While Canada Post is in contract negotiations, Colon Cancer Prevention Program participants have three options regarding completion of their kits.
The Colon Cancer Prevention Program mails home screening kits to all Nova Scotians aged 50 to 74 with the goal of preventing cancer or finding it early when treatment is most effective. This ultimately decreases the number of Nova Scotians being diagnosed with and dying from colon cancer.
Tel: 1-866-599-2267 (Choose option 1 to speak to a representative about your test during regular business hours. Health card numbers are required for processing colon cancer screening replacement kits.)
email: cancercareinfo@nshealth.ca
If you are a resident of Nova Scotia between the ages of 50 and 74 and have a valid MSI health card, you will automatically be mailed a kit. The kit will be mailed out just after your 50th birthday and then every two years following. This is sent automatically, you do not need to request one.
If you are not in this age range or have concerns or possible warning signs of colon cancer, please talk to your family doctor or health care provider about the right test for you.
Much of Nova Scotia's healthcare program and service information is now available on the YourHealthNS mobile app. Download for free on the Apple Store and Android Apps for Google Play.
