Nova Scotia Hospitals

• N.S. emergency department deaths hit six-year high, doctors point to ‘bed-blocking’

  Nova Scotia's health authority says emergency department deaths hit a six-year high in 2023, with 666 deaths compared with 558 the year before.

  Health

  Jul 10
  
• Nurses ‘frustrated’ as N.S. hospitals overflow with patients, exceed capacity

  The Nova Scotia Health Authority said respiratory illness, overcrowding in hospitals and staffing shortages are to blame for ongoing delays in emergency departments.

  Health

  Jan 6
  
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• Two hospitals in Nova Scotia implement visitor restrictions to limit COVID spread

  The restrictions at Glace Bay Hospital and Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital took effect Monday.

  Health

  Dec 28, 2021
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• Guysborough distillery signs contract with N.S. health authority for hand sanitizer

  A Nova Scotia distillery is making hand sanitizer for the local health authority.

  Health

  May 28, 2020
• Nova Scotia to decide on new emergency helicopter tender this fall: minister

  Minister Leo Glavine says an interim plan that has the helicopter landing at an alternate site near a Halifax park is still in effect.

  Politics

  Sep 22, 2016
• No plans to close hospitals despite reported strains on health system: minister

  Health Minister Leo Glavine says no hospital closures are being contemplated after the province's Auditor General reported an $85 million spending shortfall.

  Health

  Jun 9, 2016
• Nova Scotia hospitals need $85 million for urgent repairs and maintenance: report

  Nova Scotia's auditor general says another $85 million is needed to complete urgent repairs and maintenance at the province's hospitals.

  Health

  Jun 8, 2016