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Vaccination Mandate Covers Healthcare, Long-Term Care Workers

WebTens of thousands of Nova Scotians working in healthcare and education must be vaccinated under a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate announced today, …

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New Online Service for Accessing Vaccination Records

WebA new service will allow most people with a Nova Scotia health card to access their vaccination records online – a faster, easier way to retrieve important …

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Spring COVID-19 Vaccine Update Government of Nova Scotia …

WebA senior receives her COVID-19 vaccine; the spring vaccine rollout begins March 25 for people at highest risk of severe illness. (Communications Nova Scotia / …

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Vaccine Appointments for People 70 and Older

WebAnyone 70 and older can now book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Starting today, April 1, people can book appointments at community clinics and …

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In-home COVID-19 Vaccination Program Expands

WebMore than 300 in-home vaccines have been administered to date. Nova Scotians who need a first dose and are not able to leave their homes to access COVID …

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Strategic Plan to Improve Healthcare in Nova Scotia

Webthe Province’s 2022-23 budget is focused on solutions for healthcare and increases healthcare spending by $413.4 million to $5.7 billion. measuring success is a …

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Province, Federal Government Partner to Improve Healthcare

Webthis funding is part of a 10-year, $198.6-billion investment by the federal government to improve healthcare services for Canadians; it includes $46.2 billion in new …

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New Technology to Improve Patient Care

WebNew Technology to Improve Patient Care. 1 February 2023 | 12:46 PM. Health and Wellness. Shorter wait times, better care, and giving health professionals …

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Office Finding Innovative Solutions for Healthcare Recruitment

WebThe new Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment has hit the ground running to ensure the Province recruits and retains enough doctors, nurses and other …

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Actions to Improve Emergency Care

Web18 January 2023 | 10:11 AM. Health and Wellness. The government is acting to get more Nova Scotians the emergency care they need, faster. The plan to improve emergency …

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New Mobile App Provides Better Access to Care, Information

Web1 November 2023 | 11:04 AM. Health and Wellness. Healthcare services, resources, and information are now a tap away with a new mobile app that connects Nova Scotians with …

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YourHealthNS Pilots Access to Patient Records

WebQuotes: “As a physician, I believe that the preference and the ultimate goal for any family doctor is the well-being of our patients. Providing them the autonomy to …

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COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available Across Nova Scotia

WebNova Scotians are encouraged to get the COVID-19 vaccine and the influenza vaccine at the same time. People aged 65 years and older can now receive the high …

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Budget 2023-24 Advances Solutions for More Healthcare Faster

WebHealthcare is the centre of Budget 2023-24, which makes historic investments to support healthcare workers, get Nova Scotians faster access to …

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Virtual Care Available to More Patients

WebPatients whose health concerns cannot be resolved virtually will be provided with options for in-person care. There are about 150 to 200 virtual appointments …

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COVID-19 Boosters Now Available to More Nova Scotians

WebMore Nova Scotians can now book a COVID-19 booster dose. As of today, December 10, the Province has expanded eligibility to include: anyone 60 years of age …

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Update on COVID-19 Booster Doses for 70+, Youth

WebThe second booster dose for people 70 and older is administered at least 120 days after the first. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are recommended for the second …

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MyHealthNS Services Winding Up

WebFor patients, access will continue until March 31. “Through MyHealthNS we have learned Nova Scotians value the use of online tools to access their health …

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Seniors Care Grant Opening for Applications Government of …

Web31 August 2023 | 11:43 AM. Seniors and Long-Term Care. Starting Friday, September 1, seniors can apply to the annual Seniors Care Grant program, which helps with expenses …

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