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HALIFAX:<\/strong> Nova Scotians are being encouraged to sign up for the YourHealthNS App.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brendan Elliott, a spokesman with Nova Scotia Health (NSH), said the push is on to get more residents across the province signed up for the App.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He said that healthcare services, resources, and information are now a tap away with a new mobile app that connects Nova Scotians with care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYourHealthNS helps Nova Scotians better navigate the healthcare system, which allows them to be more engaged in managing their healthcare needs,\u201d said Elliott.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In announcing the launch of YourHealthNS at its announcement about a month ago, Premier Tim Houston said YourHealthNS will help Nova Scotians find the right care when they need it, no matter where they are in the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIf Nova Scotians can\u2019t find the healthcare information they need, they can\u2019t make decisions about how to access care,\u201d said Premier Houston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”31″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”71″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Among some of the key features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2014 a home screen that can be personalized with information most important to the individual<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2014 the ability to book blood tests, X-rays, flu shots and COVID-19 vaccine appointments<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2014 a search tool to find the nearest health services<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2014 predicted emergency department wait times<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2014 access to vaccination records<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2014 access to free, same-day virtual care<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2014 the option to chat with a care navigator to help find the best service or information needed and, if appropriate, direct people to a virtual care visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”148″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”34″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”206″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n The app, which is now available, comes with a home screen that can be personalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With YourHealthNS users will be able to book blood tests and X-rays, as long as they have a referral from a doctor. They can also book flu shots and COVID-19 vaccine appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Patients will be able to utilize the app to learn expected emergency room wait times, to access vaccination records, and receive same-day care virtually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Premier Houston said that with the app, all Nova Scotians will be able to get two virtual health sessions a year covered by the province, regardless of whether they have a family doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate group=”6″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”105″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elliott continued, saying YourHealthNS will help Nova Scotians find the right care when they need it, no matter where they are in the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAs we create more awareness of available resources and navigation pathways, including YourHealthNS, we know the uptake of services will increase,\u201d said Elliott.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAll services are generally seeing this happen, including our mobile services.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can download YourHealthNS here for IOS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/yourhealthns\/id1669331387<\/a> ;<\/p>\n\n\n\n