The Nova Scotia Sisterhood is a province-wide, free program for Black women to access healthcare in the community and to improve overall health and wellbeing.
The Nova Scotia Sisterhood team:
- provides medical care,
- assists in managing ongoing health conditions,
- has a therapist on staff to provide clinical therapy,
- offers navigation to health and community resources,
- delivers health promotion and wellness education, and
- develops partnerships with community groups.
Areas of focus:
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- diabetes
- screening for health conditions
- mental health and addictions
- nutrition and physical activity
- obtaining health information specific to Black Women
Programs and services
Nova Scotia Sisterhood Clinics
Upcoming Clinics:
April 3- Halifax
April 9- East/North Preston
April 17- Upper Hammonds Plains
April 30- Upper Hammonds Plains
May 1- Halifax
May 8- East/North Preston
May 21- Upper Hammonds Plains
May 22- Dartmouth
May 29- East Preston
June 19- Upper Hammonds Plains
June 26-Dartmouth
July 9- Halifax
July 10- East/North Preston
July 17- Upper Hammonds Plains
July 24- Dartmouth
July 31- Halifax
August 13- Upper Hammonds Plains
August 14- East/North Preston
August 21- Upper Hammonds Plains
August 28- Dartmouth
To make an appointment please call 902-399-5473. For general inquires please email: NSSisterhood@nshealth.ca
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Healthy Moves with The Nova Scotia Sisterhood
A free ecstatic dance program and safe space for Black women to connect with their bodies, engage in self-expression and improve their health.
March 21, 2024
Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Findlay Community Centre
26 Elliot Street, Dartmouth
To register, please email ashley.preston@nshealth.ca or call 902-399-5799.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - Welcome to our Black Woman's Pap Party
Location: 44 Simmonds Road, North Preston
Time: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
“PAP” on in for your regular pap check, music and refreshments.
Limited appointments are available. To book an appointment, please email nssisterhood@nshealth.ca
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Thursday, March 28, 2024 - Nova Scotia Sisterhood Virtual Talk About Mental Health Awareness
6 p.m. Thursday, March 28
The Nova Scotia Sisterhood is hosting a health awareness virtual talk about mental health.
- Discussion on the importance of mental health.
- Improve your awareness of common mental health conditions.
- Learn about how to access psychiatric services within HRM.
Link to the zoom class: Launch Meeting - Zoom
If you have any questions please contact Ashley at Ashley.preston@nshealth.ca or 902-399-5799.
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