Province announces opening of expanded Dialysis Unit
HALIFAX: Beginning July 12, patients will begin receiving treatment at the expanded dialysis unit at the Halifax Infirmary site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre. Six dialysis stations have been…
N.S. announces new pilot program for CCA’s looking at career advancement
HALIFAX: The province is taking the next step in building long-term career advancement opportunities in the continuing care sector by offering a free, practical nursing diploma program for continuing care…
New Care Coordination Centre provides information in real-time
HALIFAX: Real-time information is helping healthcare teams provide better, faster care to patients. The new Care Coordination Centre at the Halifax Infirmary site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre gives…
New space to support healthcare transformation in N.S.
HALIFAX: Some of the most innovative healthcare minds in Canada are now working under one roof at the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub. The Health Innovation Hub unveiled its new…
Premier announces health agreement with Denmark
DENMARK: Improving the healthcare system for those who need it and those who work in it is a priority for both Nova Scotia and Denmark. Premier Tim Houston joined Denmark’s…
COLUMN: Improving Access to Primary Care
The following is the monthly column submitted by Premier Tim Houston to media. Nova Scotians deserve access to healthcare when and where they need it. Whether you’re attached to a…
Premier announces investment in training more nurses
WOLFVILLE: Anyone interested in becoming a nurse in Nova Scotia will have more options as the Province is increasing the number of nursing seats across the province, with many opening…
Elmsdale Guardian part of new pilot aimed at increasing access to primary care for residents
ELMSDALE: The Elmsdale Guardian pharmacy will be home to a new pilot program aimed at increasing primary care access launching province-wide at 14 new locations on May 1. The pilot…
COLUMN: New Legislation to help fix healthcare
The following is the monthly column submitted by Premier Tim Houston to media. Nova Scotians want and deserve to get the care they need, faster. We need to use every…
N.S. to train more medical laboratory techs through innovative partnership: Minister Wong
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia continues to move quickly to train more people for high-demand healthcare jobs across the province, the Minister of Advanced Education said. Starting in September, a new, flexible…