Patients in the Halifax area in need of intensive mental health supports will soon have access to a mental health day hospital described as the first of its kind in Nova Scotia. Brian Comer, minister responsible for the Office of Addictions and Mental Health, made the announcement during a media conference on Wednesday afternoon. The […]
NSHA working on fix for swamped blood collection appointment line
Patient frustrated by booking system: 'There's no way to leave a message, no online service. Just call over and over until you win the privilege of being on hold for 30-60 mins'
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. The Nova Scotia Health Authority says it’s aware of — and working on a solution for — the overwhelmed blood collection appointment line in the Halifax area. Frustrated patients in the NSHA’s Central Zone (which includes Halifax) are reporting the need to make repeated […]
You’re adults now, and this is an actual crisis
Morning File, Wednesday, May 15, 2019
News 1. Keji braces for impact of invasive chain pickerel Chain pickerel first spotted last year in the water systems of Kejimkujik National Park are now spread throughout the park, reports Paul Withers for the CBC. “It’s kind of like a bad dream and it just keeps getting worse,” said Chris McCarthy, a Parks Canada […]