Highland Health Home and Learning Centre

Please note: this clinic does not accept walk-ins and only accepts patients from the Need a Family Practice Registry. To join the registry, please visit https://needafamilypractice.nshealth.ca

The Highland Health Home and Learning Centre in New Glasgow (which includes the former Westville Medical Clinic in Westville) is an expanded health home, offering collaborative care from a comprehensive team of health care professionals.

Alongside patient care, the site is home to a purpose-built Learning Centre featuring Nova Scotia’s first simulation lab designed specifically for primary health care. Here, learners and professionals can train and practice skills side by side in a safe, collaborative environment, strengthening care for the community.

Contact

Phone: 902-396-4142
Fax: 1-833-378-8234

Parking

Free parking – parking lot access is to the right of Canadian Tire at Highland Square Mall

Transit

Public transportation is available. Visit PCTransit.ca for route information.

Health Homes

609 Westville Rd.
New Glasgow Nova Scotia

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New Health Information System

Nova Scotia Health's new health information system will continue to roll out beginning November 14th, 2026, at all facilities in the Northern, Eastern and Western Zones.

During this time of transition to a better patient-record system, our teams will keep working to get you the care you need.

You may notice staff in coloured vests and t-shirts helping our care teams adapt to the new system.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

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