Canada News » Nova Scotia News Canada » Nova Scotia » Health: Their friend died of cervical cancer. Now, they advocate for women’s health in N.S.
Following the death of their close friend from cervical cancer in 2020, two women in Nova Scotia were left wondering how things might have been different had she been diagnosed earlier. Six years ...
News Canada » Nova Scotia » Health: NS pharmacists reducing strain on emergency rooms by treating Lyme disease
HALIFAX — A new study says Nova Scotia’s decision to allow pharmacists to provide preventative treatments for early signs of Lyme disease has led to a steep reduction in emergency room visits for for ...
News Canada » Nova Scotia » Health: Q&A | How's Nova Scotia’s flu, COVID-19 season starting?
As the crisp fall wind blows on your morning walk, familiar seasonal symptoms, such as a sore throat, runny nose, and dry cough, are once again making an appearance. And just like that, it is time to ...
News Canada » Nova Scotia » Health: Nova Scotia puts citizens at the centre of its digital health overhaul
Scott McKenna was named Public Sector CIO of the Year at the CanadianCIO Awards. — Photo by Scott Ramsay for Digital Journal. “We’re not putting the patient first. We’re putting the citizen first,” ...
News Canada » Nova Scotia » Health: Nova Scotia aims to reduce mammogram wait times, enhance women’s health care
Nova Scotia has unveiled initiatives aimed at improving women’s health care, including efforts to reduce wait times for breast screening. Women in the province have recently spoken out about lengthy ...
News Canada » Nova Scotia » Health: New NS chief medical officer of health named as Dr. Robert Strang to retire
Dr. Jesse Kancir is taking over the job of Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health in January, replacing Dr. Robert Strang who became a household name during the pandemic.