Routine IT maintenance on Wednesday, December 17 will cause service interruptions between midnight and 6:00am affecting the YourHealthNS app and on-line appointment booking including COVID-19 testing, blood collection, X-Ray, EKG and the Need a Family Practice Registry. We apologize for any inconvenience.

QEII Health Sciences Centre Free Shuttle Service

Patients and families who are mobile and need transportation between the Victoria General (VG) and Halifax Infirmary (HI) sites are welcome to take the QEII shuttle.

This is a FREE service.

The runs between sites Monday to Friday, every 20 minutes. (Note: There are occasional delays when the shuttle has to be used for priority emergency lab transportation.)

Pick-up and drop-off locations:

Halifax Infirmary (HI) Site
Halifax Infirmary (Summer Street entrance only)
1796 Summer Street
Leaves every 20 minutes from 6:15 a.m. to 4:10 p.m.

Victoria General (VG) Site
MacKenzie Building (in front of entrance steps)
5788 University Avenue
Leaves every 20 minutes from 6:22 a.m. to 4:20 p.m.

Note: Unfortunately the shuttle bus is not wheelchair accessible.

Accessing Primary Care

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Answer a few quick questions to receive personalized instructions for accessing Nova Scotia Health's primary care options near you including in-person, virtual and telephone options.

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Use this tool to identify the emergency care options that are currently available nearest to you.

If this is a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance

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YourHealthNS App

Much of Nova Scotia's healthcare program and service information is now available on the YourHealthNS mobile app. Download for free on the Apple Store and Android Apps for Google Play.

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