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Halifax long term care facility gets funding to boost use of locally produced foodThe Northwood residence is getting up to $25,000 from a $250,000 program that will eventually spread to other nursing homes as well as public schools and hospitals.CanadaDec 9, 2022
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Northwood staff still waiting on retroactive pay for raise promised in FebruaryContinuing care assistants working for Northwood in Halifax are still waiting on retroactive pay for a raise that was announced in February, which has left some staff frustrated.HealthJul 20, 2022
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N.S. government added to lawsuit over deaths at long term care homeA law firm says the lawsuit alleges Nova Scotia was negligent in its regulation and oversight of the Northwood long-term care facility.CanadaMar 16, 2022
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Staff member at Northwood facility in Halifax tests positive for COVID-19Northwood CEO Janet Simm says a staff member was identified as a positive COVID case last week through the facility's routine screening.HealthSep 20, 2021
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Nova Scotia vaccine delivery lags behind other provinces, but rollout plan remains on targetNova Scotia vaccine delivery lags behind other provinces as all second doses remain in freezers on reserve.CanadaJan 13, 2021
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Nova Scotia reporting 5 new cases of COVID-19, including 2 university studentsAs a result of seven recoveries reported since Sunday, the province actually shrunk its number of active cases on Monday to 26.HealthJan 11, 2021
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‘I miss walking in the garden’: Halifax nursing home residents ready for COVID-19 vaccineThe Halifax COVID-19 vaccine strategy aims to have all long-term care facility staff, designated caregivers and residents, inoculated with their first dose by April.HealthJan 8, 2021
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After tough year, N.S. care homes find hope in vaccine, look for meaningful reform'Vaccinations are the light at the end of a very, very, very difficult tunnel.'CanadaDec 24, 2020
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New book chronicles Nova Scotia womens’ stories of struggle, strength in 20202020 has not been easy for anyone, especially for residents of Nova Scotia. Karen Dean came up with the idea for a book chronicling the experience of women this year.CanadaDec 8, 2020
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Backlog of hospital patients will soon start moving to Holiday Inn in DartmouthWork is underway to ensure the Holiday Inn in Dartmouth meets necessary public health protocols for a transition unit.HealthDec 7, 2020
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