By Health and Wellness Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health for Nova Scotia, announced today, July 17, that some visitor restrictions in long-term care homes are being eased and non-medical masks will become mandatory on public transportation. …read more Source:: health
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Province Announces Reviews of COVID-19 Response for Northwood, Long-Term Care Sector
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By Health and Wellness NOTE: Biographies of the committee members follow this release. Health and Wellness Minister Randy Delorey announced today, June 30, a review of the COVID-19 outbreak at Northwood’s Halifax campus. …read more Source:: health
La Province interdit la vente des liquides à vapoter aromatisés et s’engage à adopter une loi d’application générale
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By Health and Wellness Le gouvernement se soucie du nombre grandissant de jeunes gens qui vapotent en Nouvelle-Écosse. …read more Source:: health
Province Bans Sales of Flavoured E-Cigarettes, Commits to Legislation
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By Health and Wellness Government is concerned about the growing number of young people vaping in Nova Scotia. …read more Source:: health
Province to Cover More Costs for Out of Province Travel Accommodations
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By Health and Wellness Government is boosting support for Nova Scotians who have to travel and stay out of province for an extended time to receive medical care. …read more Source:: health
Province Approves New Specialist Positions
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By Health and Wellness Government is funding nine new specialist positions. …read more Source:: health
Province Adopts New Heat Alert System
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By Health and Wellness A new heat warning system will warn Nova Scotians when hot and humid weather has the potential to be harmful. …read more Source:: health
Province Works with Experts to Assess Pressure Injuries
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By Health and Wellness Government announced today, June 21, specific actions to address more serious pressure injuries in the province’s long-term care facilities. …read more Source:: health
Province Requires Long-term Care Facilities to Report Pressure Wounds
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By Health and Wellness The Department of Health and Wellness is taking action to improve wound care in long-term care facilities and ensure consistent standards across the province. …read more Source:: health
Province Awards Construction Contracts for QEII Redevelopment Project
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By Health and Wellness Five Nova Scotia companies and one from Ontario have been awarded the latest contracts for the expansion and renovation of the Dartmouth General Hospital, as part of the QEII redevelopment project. …read more Source:: health
