In an effort to ensure all Nova Scotians have access to COVID-19 testing, especially those in rural communities where testing is not available nearby, the Public Health mobile units will be offering testing across the province this week.
As Nova Scotia enters phase three of its reopening plan today, March 21, Nova Scotia Health would like to remind the public about what to expect in our facilities, where public health measures remain in place to protect the health and safety of our patients and staff.
Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-in vaccines in Central, Eastern, Northern and Western zones to help support vaccine accessibility.
In an effort to ensure all Nova Scotians have access to COVID-19 testing, especially those in rural communities where testing is not available nearby, the Public Health mobile units will be offering community-based testing for those who are eligible (experiencing symptoms or are close contacts).
The seven Central Zone community health boards (CHBs) are pleased to announce nearly $218,000 is being provided for projects that support local population health priorities.
In an effort to ensure all Nova Scotians have access to COVID-19 testing, especially those in rural communities where testing is not available nearby, the Public Health mobile units will be offering community-based testing for those who are eligible (experiencing symptoms or are close contacts).
Depression is among the most serious health problems facing our society, yet the current treatments available remain fairly limited. Antidepressants are a good first line treatment for some but are not effective for up to 50% of those taking them. There are many reasons for this – including the fact that we all have different bodies, brains, and experiences.
On January 18, 2021, the ground-breaking Human Organ and Tissue Donation took effect, and data suggests that the result has been a significant increase in tissue donations as well as large increases in both the availability of both tissue and organs for transplant. One of the key values in organ and tissue donation and transplantation (OTDT) is solidarity, but it’s one that we don’t tend to discuss often.
The digitalization of health care is helping improve efficiencies, eliminate barriers and advance patient care across the system. From robot-assisted surgery to mining big data and everywhere in between – technology and digital infrastructure are helping move the needle forward so that health care teams can harness opportunities to deliver the best possible care for patients.
Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-in vaccines in Central, Eastern, Northern and Western zones to help support vaccine accessibility.
