February 12, 2024
|
2 min read
11-20 of Approximately 69 Results
News and Notices
News and Notices
July 30, 2024
|
2 min read
Patient Education Resources
The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™ - Yarmouth, Shelburne, and Digby Counties
INSPIRED helps people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by providing COPD information and support, a “COPD Action Plan” to help manage flare-ups, suggesting programs and services that may help, and a chance to consider your goals of care and complete a Personal Directive document.
News and Notices
June 5, 2024
|
2 min read
Patient Education Resources
Leisure Activities After a Stroke - Argyle, Barrington, Clare, Digby, Shelburne, and Yarmouth
This pamphlet gives information about taking part in leisure activities after a stroke. Topics include what leisure activities are, the benefits of doing leisure activities, and how to get started. A list of resources is included.
Patient Education Resources
Diabetes Centres - Digby Diabetes Centre, Shelburne Diabetes Centre, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with diabetes (type 1 or 2) or gestational (during pregnancy) diabetes, a diabetes centre can help you. This pamphlet answers common questions about the diabetes centres in some Western Zone locations.
Clinics, Programs, and Services
Cardiovascular Clinic
Offered at 4 locations
The cardiovascular clinic (Yarmouth Regional Hospital, Digby Hospital, Roseway Hospital) in South West Health aims to work with people who have experienced stroke, TIA (transient ischemic attack), and myocardial infarction...
Clinics, Programs, and Services
Live and Learn (Cardiovascular Health Educational Class)
Offered at 4 locations
A program for persons with history of stroke, heart attack, TIA (mini-stroke), angina or risk factors for stroke and heart attack. Persons can register for this free 2-hour class offered...
Information Page
Calling Continuing Care from outside of Nova Scotia
www.nshealth.ca/continuing-care/calling-continuing-care-outside-nova-scotia
If you are calling from outside Nova Scotia about someone who lives in the province, please call the appropriate number below. These intake offices operate every day of the week from...
Information Page
Where to Go for Healthcare
www.nshealth.ca/where-go-healthcare
Image
Your family doctor or nurse practitioner in your Health Home is where most of your health concerns can and should be addressed. However, there are times when you may...