Closed for holidays.
Contact:
Patient Switchboard: 902-893-4321
Administrative Switchboard: 902-893-4321
Visiting Hours
Please note: There are currently visitor restrictions in place due to COVID-19. Please visit www.nshealth.ca/temporaryclosures for up-to-date information.
Visitors are welcome throughout the day with some exceptions. Please check with nursing staff.
*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
Parking is located near the main entrance and next to the emergency department.
Colchester East Hants Health Centre has a paid parking lot for patients and visitors. When you enter the parking lot you will be given a ticket. Take this ticket with you into the hospital. When you leave the hospital, you can pay for parking at the machines located by the main entrance and emergency department entrance. These machines accept cash, debit, Visa and Mastercard.
Visa and Mastercard can also be used to pay at the parking gate upon exit.
The following rates apply:
- $2 per hour up to a maximum of $5 per visit.
Special long term parking passes are available for $15 per week through the cashier's office (located on level 1, next to ATM machine) during regular business hours (Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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.
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 and Phone in your Room
During your stay, tv and phone service is available in your room.
All patients have access to free local phone service and radio.
Daily rates will apply for tv services.
Patients that have semi-private or private rooms will receive basic cable TV services.
You can purchase basic cable or premium packages with premium cable and internet for daily rates between $13.80 and $23.00 a day (plus tax).
Accommodation services clerks are available seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to set up access.
Inpatient Meals
During your stay, you will receive breakfast, lunch and supper daily. Our dietary team offers a patient meal service with flexible hours. The hours of service are:
- Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Supper: 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
You can find the menu on your bedside terminal by pressing the "food menus" button, and then selecting the appropriate menu according to your diet. Paper copies are also available from your nurse.
Once you have made your choices you can place your order using the phone on your bedside terminal. Dial 44444 to reach our call center and one of our staff will take your order. You can expect to receive your selected meal within 45 minutes.
Family members/care givers outside the hospital may also place orders by calling 902-893–5465 during the hours for room service listed above. This can be done for each meal or for multiple meals in advance.
Cafeteria, Coffee Shop and Vending Machines
Cafeteria, level 1 - Wing A
Hours of operation:
Daily: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cash and Interac payments are accepted.
Coffee shop, level 1, beside the Blood Collection Clinic.
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday - 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
Vending machines can be found in the cafeteria, by our inpatient units (level 3) and near the emergency department.
Gift Shop
Gift shop, level 1, beside the Blood Collection Clinic.
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: Hours vary based on volunteer availability
Bank Machines
Bank machines are located near the main entrance (next to cashier’s office) and in the emergency department.
Spiritual Spaces and Quiet Rooms
A prayer room is located on the second level beside the healing garden. It is open 24 hours a day. Spiritual care services are available to provide you and your family with spiritual and emotional support. Clergy representatives from all denominations are on-call to help meet your needs. Talk to your nursing staff for more information.
Foundation and Auxiliary
Colchester East Hants Health Centre Foundation
http://www.cehhcfoundation.ca/
Colchester Hospital Auxiliary
https://www.colchesterhospitalauxiliary.ca/
About
The Colchester East Hants Health Centre serves the residents of Colchester East Hants. The health centre has inpatient units and operates a wide range of clinics and satellite services.
Blood Collection Location
Appointments are required for blood collection service.
The blood collection clinic is located on the main floor, wing C (next to the Auxiliary Coffee Shop and main elevators)
Phone: (902) 893-5554 x49999 (12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. only)
Fax: (902) 893-5527
If you have a referral, you may book an appointment for blood collection at this location anytime online or by calling 1-833-637-1349 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding holidays).
Specimen Testing Dropoff Site
Water Testing Dropoff Site
Samples must be collected using the water sample bottles provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle
Water sample bottles for pick-up are available at the lab (2nd) floor, Mon-Fri from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Covid testing Centres
Closed Holidays
Community-Based Cancer Clinics
A referral needed from family doctor or specialist to access the clinic.
You may also contact Cancer Patient Navigator (covering Colchester and East Hants counties) Darlene Kathleen Clarke at 902-898-2376 or email KathleenE.Clarke@nshealth.ca for additional information about this clinic.
Emergency Care Site
The emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The emergency department is located near the main entrance. As you turn into the driveway turn right to access the patient drop-off loop and emergency department parking area.
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 select locations on our Emergency Department Wait Times page.
Diabetes Centre
Patients may self-refer to this team by phoning (902) 893-5528
Fax: (902) 895-2599
Public Health Office
Phone: 902-893-5820
Fax: 902-893-5839
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...
Cancer-related surgery
Offered at 6 locations
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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...
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 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...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Offered at 10 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...
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...
Orthoptics
Offered at 7 locations
Orthoptists are allied health professionals in ophthalmology who specialize in ocular motility and visual development. Their primary role is to investigate and aid in the diagnosis of visual system dysfunctions...
Pediatric Outpatient Services
Offered at 4 locations
Children requiring treatment or observation will be cared for initially in the Emergency Department. After a maximum of 24 hours of observation, children are either discharged or admitted to the...
Physiotherapy
Offered at 39 locations
Physiotherapy is the health care profession dedicated to enhancing and restoring your mobility through a variety of hands-on treatments, education and exercise prescription.
Physiotherapists are university-educated experts who can help...
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...
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program
Offered at 24 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...
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...