Nova Scotia Health

• ER doctor warning about Nova Scotia’s overburdened health system

  Dr. Kirk Magee, an emergency physician at the Halifax Infirmary, says ER access continues to be blocked by a shortage of available beds.

  Health

  Nov 25
  
• Nova Scotia health data at risk due to ineffective cybersecurity: report

  A new report says Nova Scotia doesn’t provide effective cybersecurity for its digital health networks, exposing the system to risk.

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2024
  
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• Nova Scotia health-care unions move to conciliation in first step toward job action

  NSGEU first vice-president Hugh Gillis accuses Nova Scotia Health in a news release of "refusing to meaningfully engage" in the process of establishing an essential services plan.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2024
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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.

  Health

  Apr 1, 2024
• N.S. pilot project gives 12,000 patients access to medical records through mobile app

  The Nova Scotia government has launched a pilot project that gives 12,000 residents access to their medical records through a mobile application.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2024
• Health-care workers offer ‘common sense ideas,’ province promises to prioritize them

  The suggestions put forth my heath-care workers and voted on by the public revealed most people want simple technology and communication upgrades.

  Health

  Jan 15, 2024
• Nova Scotia Health changes COVID-19 rapid test supplier over expiry dates

  Nova Scotia Health says recent controversy over the accuracy of BTNX's rapid tests 'did not factor' into the decision to change suppliers.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2024
• ‘Extreme shortages’ expected at N.S. emergency departments over the holidays: union

  The largest union in Nova Scotia says 'extreme shortages' are expected in emergency departments during the holidays, when many staff are off work.

  Health

  Dec 22, 2023
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• From ear plugs to washroom speakers: Public asked to vote on N.S. health-care ideas

  The 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.

  Health

  Dec 20, 2023
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• A new outpatient centre in Halifax is now open. What you need to know

  The province says the Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre will reduce pressure on other health facilities in the Halifax area that provide outpatient services.

  Health

  Nov 15, 2023