Nova Scotia Health
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‘They did everything they could’: Family sounds alarm over fatal Strep A case in N.S.The family of a Nova Scotia man who died from invasive group A strep is sounding the alarm on the danger of the infection after symptoms became fatal within hours.HealthApr 1
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N.S. pilot project gives 12,000 patients access to medical records through mobile appThe Nova Scotia government has launched a pilot project that gives 12,000 residents access to their medical records through a mobile application.CanadaJan 30
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Health-care workers offer ‘common sense ideas,’ province promises to prioritize themThe suggestions put forth my heath-care workers and voted on by the public revealed most people want simple technology and communication upgrades.HealthJan 15
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Nova Scotia Health changes COVID-19 rapid test supplier over expiry datesNova Scotia Health says recent controversy over the accuracy of BTNX's rapid tests 'did not factor' into the decision to change suppliers.CanadaJan 11
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‘Extreme shortages’ expected at N.S. emergency departments over the holidays: unionThe largest union in Nova Scotia says 'extreme shortages' are expected in emergency departments during the holidays, when many staff are off work.HealthDec 22, 2023
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From ear plugs to washroom speakers: Public asked to vote on N.S. health-care ideasThe public voting process is part of the N.S. government's Healthcare Improvement Challenge, which allowed health-care workers to submit 'common sense ideas' to improve the system.HealthDec 20, 2023
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A new outpatient centre in Halifax is now open. What you need to knowThe province says the Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre will reduce pressure on other health facilities in the Halifax area that provide outpatient services.HealthNov 15, 2023
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Nova Scotia offering 50 prizes worth $1,000 each for the best health-care ideasThe government is so keen to improve the province's ailing health-care sector that it is offering 50 prizes of $1,000 to health workers who have ideas for improving the system.HealthOct 23, 2023
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Nova Scotia health-care workers take trauma care training courseDozens of health-care providers are taking part in a trauma training program, happening across several rural health systems in the province.HealthOct 13, 2023
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‘People are freezing’: Hotel-turned-homeless shelter with empty rooms under scrutinyA number of unused rooms at Nova Scotia's largest shelter is raising concerns -- the outcome of a staffing shortage on the facility's health floor.HealthSep 27, 2023
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