Capital Health
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Government missing the mark in fixing many problems: AG reportThe review found that only 60 per cent of the 400 recommendations made in 2012 and 2013 have been acted on.PoliticsApr 26, 2016
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Family of Raymond Taavel resolve lawsuit against Capital HealthTaavel was beaten to death outside a bar in Halifax in April of 2012.CanadaApr 1, 2016
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More cancelled surgeries expected while NS waits for new sterilization machinesMore than 400 surgeries have been postponed since a mysterious black residue started appearing on medical equipment at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax earlier this month.CanadaApr 30, 2015
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Hospitals put Code Orange into effect after plane crash lands in HalifaxAn emergency physician in Halifax said a Code Orange was put into effect by the region's largest health authority early Sunday morning as area hospitals prepared to receive injured passengers and crew following the crash landing of an Air Canada flight at Halifax Stanfield International Airport.Mar 29, 2015
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Relief on the way for ‘over-capacity’ system at N.S. hospitals: health ministerNova Scotia's health minister said work is moving forward on easing issues at local hospitals that are operating over capacity.HealthMar 25, 2015
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New dialysis unit at Halifax Infirmary can meet demand — for nowA new dialysis unit unveiled Wednesday at the Halifax Infirmary is enough to meet the current demand, but the head of the renal program at Capital Health said the number of Nova Scotians needing dialysis is growing every year.HealthMar 25, 2015
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Young cyclists in N.S. at greatest risk of major trauma: ReportThe report, currently under review by the Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine, was led by Dr. Robert Green, an emergency room physician and medical director of the Nova Scotia Trauma Program.HealthMar 13, 2015
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New program aims to reduce mental illness stigma in Nova Scotia workplacesThe Nova Scotia government has launched a new mental health initiative to promote mental health awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness in workplace settings.HealthMar 11, 2015
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Talks start on how to solve issue of ERs being over capacityOn Monday, staff from the Department of Health and Wellness met with Barbara Hall, acting CEO of Capital Health, and Jeff Fraser, provincial operations director for EHS. Minister Glavine and Deputy Minister Vaughan were not present for the meeting.HealthMar 9, 2015
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Health care fixes needed sooner rather than later: ExpertHALIFAX – Multiple reports outline the fixes needed for Nova Scotia’s health care system, but those reports are collecting dust, said one long time health care expert. “The blue prints for reform are definitely there, and they’ve been there for a long time,” said Martine Durier-Copp the executive director of the 1990 Nova Scotia Royal...HealthMar 5, 2015
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