Cost analysis of $2-billion Halifax hospital project to be released, official says
The government has said the bulk of the redevelopment of Halifax’s QEII Health Sciences Centre will be funded through a public-private partnership. Continue reading
Nova Scotia Health Care
Shortage of anesthesiologists in Yarmouth raises concern among pregnant women
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
In recent months, Yarmouth Regional Hospital has struggled to ensure that expectant mothers in the area will have an anesthesiologist on hand for their deliveries. Continue reading
Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union report says NSHA needs to educate public on emergency health system
A new report is recommending that the Nova Scotia Health Authority improve public knowledge about emergency services. Continue reading
Nova Scotia premier to meet with Inez Rudderham, cancer patient who posted viral video
David Jackson, a spokesman in the Premier’s Office, confirms Stephen McNeil will meet with Inez Rudderham likely sometime later this month. Continue reading
Calls about measles vaccine doubled in two days, says Nova Scotia Health Authority
As a precaution, the NSHA is encouraging residents to check their immunization records, and ensure that they’ve got two shots of the MMR vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella. Continue reading
Support pours in for Halifax lung transplant hopeful
An online fundraiser launched last week has raised more than $54,000 to support Jaimie Harbin Keeping as she travels to Toronto to receive a double lung transplant Continue reading
Can’t ignore frustrated patient’s ‘heartbreaking’ video, doctors group says
The 33-year-old Rudderham described her case as the “face of the health-care crisis in Nova Scotia,” and has asked to meet with Premier Stephen McNeil. Continue reading
Hospital shortages ‘add stress,’ potential hours-long trip for expectant moms in Yarmouth, N.S.
By Sarah Ritchie Sr. Broadcast Journalist/Anchor
For expectant mothers in Nova Scotia, a shortage of doctors and anesthesiologists is going to mean they must be prepared for an hours-long trip for treatment. Continue reading
Protesters brave wet weather to raise concerns about Nova Scotia health care
Among the issues raised by protesters were a lack of doctors and nurses, a limited number of beds, limited access to primary care and limited ambulance availability. Continue reading
Nova Scotia budget to target key areas such as health care
In an interview Monday, Casey said the government’s past fiscal prudence has put it in a position to fund areas that are important to Nova Scotians. Continue reading