QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.
Nova Scotia Health has made changes to parking and the main entrance of the QEII Halifax Infirmary. Learn more.
Soldiers Memorial Hospital is a full-service, community facility servicing a population of approximately 40,000. The hospital is located in Middleton, Nova Scotia.
Visiting Hours
Visitors are welcome between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please check with nursing staff, if you want to visit outside of the standard visiting hours.
*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.
Contact
Administrative contact: 902-825-3411
Patient Switchboard: 902-825-4811
Parking
You MUST pay for parking at kiosk-machine inside the building, before returning to your car:
1. Pay with cash, credit or debit at kiosk-machine inside the building
2. Take ticket, and go to your car
3. At exit gate scan ticket —parking gate will open
NOTE: Parking ticket stub is valid for only 20 minutes. This is time to get to your car and exit parking lot.
WiFi and Internet Access
Free public WiFi.
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.
TV and Phone in Your Room
TV Services
TV rental is available on most inpatient units except for the ALC Unit where there is a television in the common area. A credit card is required to rent a TV. There are also TV’s available in all the inpatient common areas.
Phone Services
Bedside phones are available to for patients to rent. The cost is charged back to your home phone number.
Inpatient Meals
All patients are provided with meals and snacks during their stay. If you follow a special diet or have food-related allergies or sensitivities, let us know when you arrive.
Cafeteria and Vending Machines
Cafeteria
Hours of operation:
Full service hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m
Partial service hours: Monday to Friday 2:30 p.m. to 5:25 p.m.
Weekends and holidays (partial service): 8 a.m.to 5:25 p.m.
Gift Shop
Carousel Gift Shop, lobby.
Hours of operations:
Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Spiritual Spaces and Quiet Rooms
Pastoral care is offered as part of its commitment to minister the needs of the total person. A small chapel is located on level 3. When using elevator A, turn right and walk down the hallway. It is the first door on your right. Nursing staff can help families or patients in contact a chaplain or clergy person of their choice. There are also two family rooms are available for families supporting a loved one receiving palliative care.
Bank Machines
A bank machine is located in the lobby.
Learn More
Diabetes Centre
Patients may self-refer to this team by phoning (902) 825-6160 ext. 1762243
Fax: (902) 825-0599
Public Health Office
Phone: 902-542-6310
Fax: 902-542-6333
Specimen Testing Dropoff Site
Water Testing Dropoff Site
Water samples must be collected the same morning as drop-off and not the evening before using the water testing bottle and requisition 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
Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing
Business Office Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
SMH Switchboard (front desk registration) open 24/7
Blood Collection Location
Closed for holidays.
Appointments are required for blood collection service.
If you have a referral, you may book an appointment for blood collection at this location anytime online or by calling toll-free 1-833-998-2722 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays).
Emergency Care Site
The emergency department is open Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - AND is OPEN 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sat. Oct. 12; Sat. Oct. 19 & Sat. Oct. 26. No patients will be registered in the emergency department after 1:30 p.m. on those days.
The emergency room is on the main level of the hospital and to the left of the main entrance.
If you need help immediately, call 911.
Virtual Urgent Care is available at Soldiers Memorial Hospital at these times: Mon. - Fri. from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Virtual Urgent Care is available even if the emergency department is closed. Note patients accepted for virtual urgent care appointments up to 30 minutes before closing time.
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.
Clinics, Programs and Services
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
Offered at 26 locations
The ECG/EKG is an abbreviation for electrocardiogram. It is a simple and painless test that checks your heart rhythm and electrical activity.
How do I cancel/change my appointment?
If you...
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...
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...
Prenatal Clinics
Offered at 10 locations
Prenatal Clinics provide care to pregnant women throughout their pregnancy. The Clinic provides a good setting for mothers to receive quality care and helps the mother-to-be and family make informed...
Primary Care Clinics
Offered at 17 locations
A primary care clinic provides short-term primary medical care for people on the Need a Family Practice Registry.
- Your appointment may be provided in-person or virtually depending on your...
Seniors LINCS Program
Offered at 1 location
LINCS stands for Seniors Living Independently with Community Supports.
We are a multi-disciplinary team committed to improving the lives of seniors in Annapolis and Kings Counties. We help seniors stay...
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program
Offered at 22 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...
Virtual Urgent Care
Offered at 15 locations
Nova Scotia Health is offering a virtual option for people coming to the hospital with urgent, non-life-threatening health issues. Virtual Urgent Care is not a replacement for the local emergency...
Well Woman Clinics
Offered at 26 locations
Well Woman Clinics offer a variety of health-related services and health education, delivered by a female doctor or nurse. The services and days and hours of operation vary by clinic...
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...