MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health' source. Sat, 21 May 2011 15:25:14 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622961&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Frss%2F There will be no further updates to this RSS feed. Please visit the Government of Nova Scotia's website to find updated or different feeds. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/rss/ (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622961 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4622961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4319052&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20110107002 Heart attack patients who call 911 will receive faster treatment through new training by paramedics in the Guysborough Antigonish Strait Health Authority. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4319052 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4319052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4278137&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20101221005 The province released an independent review of the processes for paying physicians through academic funding plans, today, Dec. 21. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4278137 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4278137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225276&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20101202001 Nova Scotia should adopt standards to raise the quality and consistency of emergency care in every region of the province, says the province's emergency care advisor. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225276 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4225276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214226&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20101130005 More Nova Scotians who want to be organ and tissue donors will have their wishes honoured and Nova Scotians on waiting lists for those donation may get transplants sooner, with a bill introduced today, Nov. 30. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214226 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4214226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4203579&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20101126006 Seniors are getting more support to remain in their own homes and communities as part of government's plan to provide better health care. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4203579 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4203579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4203578&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20101126008 Nova Scotians receive exceptional emergency care from paramedics, nurses and others working as part of the province's ambulance system, according to a national accreditation agency. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4203578 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4203578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4152488&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20101110003 Nova Scotians covered by the Pharmacare programs and taxpayers will pay less for the generic form of Lipitor as a result of government's plan to get fair drug prices. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4152488 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4152488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4144373&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20101109008 Nova Scotians' personal health information will be better protected with a Personal Health Information Act introduced today, Nov. 9. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4144373 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4144373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4120306&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20101029005 Health representatives from the Atlantic provinces gathered in Halifax this week for the first Atlantic Mental Health Summit. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4120306 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4120306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4109273&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20101028005 NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece by Neala Gill, Cardiovascular Health Nova Scotia. Friday, Oct. 29 is World Stroke Day. It is an opportunity to encourage Nova Scotians to learn more about the signs of a stroke, and what you can do to reduce your risk. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4109273 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4109273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4109274&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20101027006 NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece by Dr. John Ross, provincial advisor on emergency care. Last year, the Minister of Health asked me to recommend improvements to emergency care in this province. It wasn't a task I took lightly. Like all Nova Scotians, I value the important role each hospital has in our communities. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4109274 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4109274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4109275&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20101026001 NOTE: A social media version of this release with downloadable hi-res, photos, audio clips and video is available at http://gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2010-10-26-ER-Report/ . Nova Scotians should get better health care sooner, says the physician in charge of reviewing the province's emergency health-care system. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4109275 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4109275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4089026&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20101022002 NOTE: The following is part of a series of profiles of paramedics in the province. For more information including photos and audio go to http://gov.ns.ca/health/ehs/paramedics/stories.asp . A ride in his uncle's ambulance at age 15 got Tim Bayers hooked on paramedicine. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4089026 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4089026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4089025&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20101022003 REMARQUE : Cet article fait partie d'une série d'articles sur les ambulanciers paramédicaux de la province. Pour obtenir plus d'information, y compris des photos et des clips audio, consultez le http://gov.ns.ca/health/ehs/paramedics/stories.asp. C'est une promenade dans l'ambulance de son oncle à l'âge de 15 ans qui a suscité l'intérêt de Tim Bayers envers la paramédecine. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4089025 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4089025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4089024&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20101022004 NOTE: The following is part of a series of profiles of paramedics in Nova Scotia. For more information including photos and audio go to http://gov.ns.ca/health/ehs/paramedics/stories.asp . Steve Menzies of Berwick made the jump from volunteer firefighter to paramedic in February 1988 and hasn't looked back since. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4089024 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4089024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4089023&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20101022005 NOTE: The following is part of a series of profiles on paramedics in the province. For more information including photos and audio go to http://gov.ns.ca/health/ehs/paramedics/stories.asp . Nova Scotians get some of the best emergency care around believes a long-time paramedic based in Cape Breton. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4089023 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4089023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4089028&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20101020006 Nova Scotians suffering from Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), a chronic retina disease, will soon have public funding for treatments to prevent and reverse the disease. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4089028 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4089028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4089027&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20101020007 Les Néo-Écossais atteints de la forme humide de la dégénérescence maculaire liée à l'âge (DMLA), une maladie chronique de la rétine, pourront bientôt profiter d'un traitement financé par le gouvernement pour prévenir et corriger cette condition. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4089027 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4089027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067819&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20101014011 Nova Scotians are encouraged to acknowledge the special contributions family physicians make to health as part of Family Doctor Week this week. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067819 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4041112&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20101007001 Nova Scotians are another step closer to getting fair drug prices. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4041112 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4041112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013982&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100929002 People struggling with mental health and addiction issues are another step closer to getting the care they need in every region of the province. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013982 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4013982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013981&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100929003 Les gens qui éprouvent des difficultés liées à la santé mentale et aux dépendances franchiront un pas de plus dans l'obtention des soins dont ils ont besoin, et ce partout dans la province. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013981 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4013981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4004404&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100928005 The province is adding more beds to the region's largest hospital, as part of a $2-million investment into three initiatives that will improve emergency patient care. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4004404 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4004404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3988893&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100922002 NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece by Health Minister Maureen MacDonald. Government made a commitment to make life better for families. Getting fair drug prices for Nova Scotians is part of the plan. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3988893 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3988893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3984163&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100920001 The province will gather input on a plan to get fair prescription drug prices for seniors and others who get help with drug costs through Pharmacare programs. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3984163 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3984163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3966302&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100914007 Maureen MacDonald, Minister of Health and Health Promotion and Protection has been selected chair for the Provinces and Territories health meetings and co-chair of the Federal/Provincial/Territories meetings for the next two years. She begins both roles today, Sept. 14. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3966302 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3966302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3947583&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100909008 They risk their lives to ensure the health and safety of Nova Scotians and today, Sept. 9, 11 paramedics with Emergency Health Services (EHS) were honoured with the Exemplary Service Medal for Emergency Medical Services. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3947583 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3947583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3916198&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100831002 Cancer patients in Nova Scotia are one step closer to better care and shorter wait times with a $7.9-million investment for equipment and construction at the Nova Scotia Cancer Centre. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3916198 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3916198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3817941&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100804001 From coughs to insect stings, more than 100,000 Nova Scotians got advice over the phone and on the Internet from registered nurses during the first year of HealthLink 811. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3817941 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3817941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3817940&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100804002 Que ce soit pour une toux ou des piqûres d'insectes, plus de 100 000 Néo-Écossais ont obtenu les conseils d'infirmières autorisées par téléphone et par Internet au cours de la première année du service Info-Santé 811. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3817940 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3817940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3781501&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100723002 Seniors will be able to stay in their community longer with the official opening of Alderwood in Baddeck today, July 23, the first of 13 facilities being built in Nova Scotia to replace existing nursing homes. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3781501 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3781501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3777735&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100722008 Women are getting more comfortable and more efficient treatment for gynecological cancer in a new brachytherapy suite at Nova Scotia Cancer Centre in Halifax. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3777735 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3777735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3773478&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100721004 Patients waiting for hip and knee replacements in Nova Scotia now have access to a reliable source of information to help them prepare for surgery. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3773478 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3773478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3707783&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100629004 Nova Scotians who rely on the province's Pharmacare programs for coverage of their prescription drugs will continue to get the same service they count on through a new tariff agreement reached with pharmacists in the province. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3707783 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3707783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3673316&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100618003 Nova Scotia seniors will have the option to stay in their community longer and receive long-term care after the official opening today, June 18, of Christina and Hedley Ivany Place in the Halifax Regional Municipality. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3673316 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3673316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3653352&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100611004 NOTE: A social media version of this release, with hi-res downloadable photos, video and audio clips, is available at gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2010-06-11-court.asp . Hundreds of Nova Scotia seniors will have the option to stay in their communities and receive long-term care following the official opening of nine new, long-term facilities today, June 11, including Vimy Court, in Bible Hill. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3653352 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3653352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3618746&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100531007 Health Minister Maureen MacDonald announced today, June 1, the co-chairs for an oversight committee which will guide the right decisions in developing a mental health strategy for the province. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3618746 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3618746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3615174&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100531002 More Nova Scotians will have access to a home screening kit for colon cancer as the Colon Cancer Prevention Program expands to the area served by the Colchester East Hants Health Authority. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3615174 Sun, 30 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3615174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3582561&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100520002 Almost 100 Nova Scotia paramedics were presented with long service awards by Health Minister Maureen MacDonald, today, May 20, at a ceremony in Halifax. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3582561 Wed, 19 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3582561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3570612&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100517005 NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece by Neala Gill, manager, Cardiovascular Health Nova Scotia; Peggy Dunbar, manager, Diabetes Care Program of Nova Scotia; and Susan MacNeil, manager, Nova Scotia Renal Program. During the week of May 17, organizations around the world are raising awareness about how being overweight can lead to high blood pressure, or hypertension. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3570612 Sun, 16 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3570612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3564762&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100514004 The province is moving to improve accountability and transparency about Dalhousie Medical School funding, while protecting the number of physician training seats. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3564762 Thu, 13 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3564762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3553422&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100511003 A new accountability report provides more information that will help guide the right decisions for providing emergency care. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3553422 Mon, 10 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3553422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3543666&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100507007 The province is investing $8.6 million in new community living units to help Nova Scotians, recovering from mental illness, make the transition from inpatient care to independent living. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3543666 Thu, 06 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3543666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3531121&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100504002 A bill to repeal the Nova Scotia Hospital Foundation Act will remove possible confusion and simplify administration, accounting, and record keeping. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3531121 Mon, 03 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3531121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3491492&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100421004 The public can have its say about a new Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act that will help more of Nova Scotia's half-a-million registered donors have their wishes honored. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3491492 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3491492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3468872&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100414001 Five new full field digital mammography units in the province will reduce wait times for breast screening. The new units, now available in every region, also allow for earlier detection, supporting government's commitment to better health care for families. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3468872 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3468872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3450456&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100408001 Clear provincial standards are a critical first step to improve emergency care in Nova Scotia, the province's advisor on emergency care says in his interim report, released today, April 8. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3450456 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3450456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3426037&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100331002 Nova Scotians are encouraged to create their own personal directive to outline their wishes for care decisions if they are unable to make them. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3426037 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3426037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3421655&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100330004 Nova Scotians who are approved to travel out of province for necessary medical care that is not available here are now eligible for some assistance thanks to the province's new travel and accommodations assistance policy. The policy takes effect April 1. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3421655 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3421655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3416895&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100329002 Amendments announced to the Pharmacy Act today, March 29, will lead to an expanded role for pharmacists, helping Nova Scotians to access care and improving efficiency in the health care system. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3416895 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3416895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3351400&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100310003 NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece by Susan MacNeil, manager, Nova Scotia Renal Program. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. More than 40 per cent of people that need dialysis also have diabetes. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3351400 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3351400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3295366&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100222001 Cancer patients will be able to get better care closer to home when an expansion to the Cape Breton Cancer Centre is complete and new radiation therapy treatment equipment becomes operational. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3295366 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3295366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3284980&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100218002 The province is investing an additional $25 million to complete the replacement of the Colchester Regional Hospital. The new hospital, which replaces a more than 40-year-old facility, will enhance efficiency, access and patient safety to improve health care for residents of Colchester East Hants. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3284980 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3284980 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3277015&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100216004 NOTE: A social media release with high-resolution, downloadable photos and video clips is available at www.gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2010-02-16.asp . Audio clips from the event will be added later today, Feb. 16. Cancer patients in Nova Scotia will get better care and shorter wait times thanks to the province's $10.1-million contribution to the radiation therapy project. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3277015 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3277015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3260184&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100210008 Nova Scotia seniors and their families will no longer be required to pay security deposits before entering nursing homes. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3260184 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3260184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3260183&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100210009 Les aînés néo-écossais et leurs familles n'auront plus besoin de verser un dépôt de garantie avant d'obtenir une chambre dans un foyer de soins infirmiers. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3260183 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3260183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3260182&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100210011 Nearly 140,000 Nova Scotians benefit from the province's family and senior pharmacare programs, and it is time for them to renew their enrolments. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3260182 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3260182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3213558&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100127001 Recent changes to the pharmacy regulations will broaden the ability of pharmacists to provide prescription medications to better serve Nova Scotians. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3213558 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3213558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3176916&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100115004 Atlantic Health Ministers met in Halifax today, Jan. 15, to collaborate on ways to benefit the health of Atlantic Canadians. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3176916 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3176916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3173024&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100115001 Cancer patients in Nova Scotia will have a shorter wait and get better care thanks to upgrades at the Nova Scotia Cancer Centre in Halifax and the Cape Breton Cancer Centre in Sydney. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3173024 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3173024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3154111&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100108007 Despite a significant increase in the costs of the Seniors Pharmacare Program, maximum premiums and co-payments will remain the same for seniors in 2010-11. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3154111 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3154111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3154110&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20100108008 NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece by Health Minister Maureen MacDonald. The government is committed to making life better and more affordable for Nova Scotians. This is particularly important for seniors. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3154110 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3154110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3134282&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091231001 Nova Scotia continues to experience decreased H1N1 activity across the province. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3134282 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3134282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3134281&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091231002 La Nouvelle-Écosse continue de connaître une diminution de l'activité grippale H1N1 partout dans la province. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3134281 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3134281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3116212&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091223005 Nova Scotia continues to experience decreased H1N1 activity across the province. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3116212 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3116212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3116211&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091223006 La Nouvelle-Écosse continue de connaître une diminution de l'activité grippale H1N1 partout dans la province. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3116211 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3116211 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097520&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091217002 Four communities in the province will welcome new doctors in the new year. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097520 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3097520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3093389&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091216003 Nova Scotia continues to experience H1N1 activity across the province. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3093389 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3093389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3093388&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091216004 La grippe H1N1 continue de se répandre à l'échelle de la province. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3093388 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3093388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3072516&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091209005 The H1N1 virus is still circulating across the province, even though Nova Scotia is experiencing a decrease of H1N1 activity. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3072516 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3072516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3072515&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091209006 Le virus H1N1 est toujours actif à l'échelle de la province même si la Nouvelle-Écosse connaît une réduction de l'activité liée à la grippe H1N1. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3072515 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3072515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3064007&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091207002 Kevin McNamara has been appointed deputy minister of Health, Premier Darrell Dexter announced today, Dec. 7. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3064007 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3064007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3049465&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091202002 Nova Scotia continues to experience H1N1 activity across the province. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3049465 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3049465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3049464&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091202003 La grippe H1N1 continue de se répandre à l'échelle de la province. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3049464 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3049464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3027420&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091125009 Nova Scotia continues to experience H1N1 activity across the province. Since the beginning of the 2009-10 influenza season, which runs from September 2009 to September 2010, the province has had: -- 720 lab-confirmed H1N1 cases -- 205 hospitalizations for H1N1 -- four H1N1-related deaths (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3027420 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3027420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3027419&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091125010 La grippe H1N1 continue de se répandre à l'échelle de la province. Depuis le début de la saison de la grippe 2009-2010, qui s'étend de septembre 2009 à septembre 2010, la province rapporte : -- 720 cas confirmés de H1N1 -- 205 hospitalisations pour le H1N1 -- quatre décès liés au H1N1 (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3027419 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3027419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3023850&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091124007 HIV and AIDS are still concerns in Nova Scotia, and new infections across Canada are increasing among women ages 15 to 29, especially young aboriginal women. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3023850 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3023850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3023849&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091124003 The Department of Health has withdrawn funding from the Richmond County Home Support Services Society and has contracted an alternative service provider to ensure Richmond County residents receive home support that is more responsive to their needs. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3023849 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3023849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3005150&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091118003 NOTE: A social media version of this release with hi-res downloadable photographs, video and audio clips, will be available later today, Nov. 18, at www.gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2009-11-18-patient-records.asp . The first system in Canada to provide paramedics with instant access to MedicAlert health records has been successfully launched in Nova Scotia. Within hours of the system going live, a paramedic in Halifax accessed potentially life-saving information en route to the hospital with a patient. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3005150 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3005150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3005149&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091118004 Le premier système au Canada qui donne aux ambulanciers paramédicaux un accès instantané aux dossiers de santé MedicAlert a été lancé avec succès en Nouvelle-Écosse. Dans un délai de quelques heures après la mise en ligne du système, un ambulancier paramédical d'Halifax a pu accéder à des renseignements qui ont potentiellement sauvé la vie du patient qu'il transportait à l'hôpital. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3005149 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3005149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3005148&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091118006 Nova Scotia continues to experience H1N1 activity across the province. Since the beginning of the 2009-10 influenza season, which runs from September 2009 to September 2010, the province has had: -- 634 lab-confirmed H1N1 cases -- 158 hospitalizations for H1N1 -- two H1N1-related deaths (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3005148 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3005148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3005147&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091118007 La grippe H1N1 continue de se répandre à l'échelle de la province. Depuis le début de la saison de la grippe 2009-2010, qui s'étend de septembre 2009 à septembre 2010, la province rapporte : -- 634 cas confirmés de H1N1 -- 158 hospitalisations pour le H1N1 -- deux décès liés au H1N1 (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3005147 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3005147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2960245&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091104007 Nova Scotian's personal health information would be better managed under proposed legislation introduced today, Nov. 4. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2960245 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2960245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2940642&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091029003 Nova Scotians now have more detailed advice on what to do if they have flu-like symptoms, which include fever and/or cough, sore throat and extreme tiredness. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2940642 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2940642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2940641&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091029004 Les Néo-Écossais ont maintenant accès à des renseignements plus détaillés sur les mesures à prendre en cas de symptômes de la grippe, c'est-à-dire la fièvre ou la toux, le mal de gorge et la fatigue extrême. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2940641 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2940641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2935997&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091028004 Patients are encouraged to become more involved in their care as part of Canadian Patient Safety Week, Nov. 2 - 6. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2935997 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2935997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2935996&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091028007 New legislation introduced today, Oct. 28, will provide public accountability to communities experiencing emergency department closures and will require the health minister to report annually on closures to the House of Assembly. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2935996 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2935996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2932099&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091027005 An agreement signed today, Oct. 27, between health-care unions and the province will help ensure patients receive good care during an emergency by making it easier for health-care providers to go where they are most needed. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2932099 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2932099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2913498&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091021008 A new dietitians act introduced today, Oct. 21, will update the licensing process, define the profession's role and responsibilities, and help ensure the public's interest is protected through establishment of a new professional college. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2913498 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2913498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2905807&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20091019002 Patients will benefit from better co-ordinated and consistent ways to limit the spread of infection with the province's first Infection Prevention and Control Centre. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2905807 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2905807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2829389&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090925007 NOTE: A social media release with downloadable hi-res photographs, video and audio clips will be available later today, Sept. 25, at gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2009-09-25-health.asp . A new patient registry will improve surgical wait times by providing more timely and accurate information to district health authorities and doctors. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2829389 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2829389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2821526&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090922004 The province is taking an important step to keep its commitments on emergency rooms and reducing ER wait times with the appointment of Dr. John Ross as Nova Scotia's first provincial advisor on emergency patient care. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2821526 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2821526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2767120&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090904006 Fourteen Nova Scotia paramedics were presented with the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal by Lt.-Gov. Mayann Francis, today, Sept. 4, at Province House in Halifax. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2767120 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2767120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2689450&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090811002 Eligible caregivers in Nova Scotia will be able to receive financial assistance which recognizes their important role and supports their efforts to assist loved ones and friends. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2689450 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2689450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2689449&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090811003 Les soignants admissibles en Nouvelle-Écosse pourront recevoir de l'aide financière en reconnaissance de leur rôle important et à l'appui de leurs efforts visant à aider leurs proches ou leurs amis. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2689449 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2689449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650785&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090729003 NOTE: A social media version of this release, including photographs, audio and video clips, will be available later today, July 29, at gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2009-07-29-healthlink.asp . Nova Scotians can now dial 811 and be confident health advice and information will be waiting on the other end of the line. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650785 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2650785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650784&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090729004 REMARQUE : Une version « médias sociaux » de ce communiqué de presse, accompagnée de photos, d'audioclips et de vidéoclips, sera disponible (en anglais seulement) plus tard aujourd'hui 29 juillet sur le site gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2009-07-29-healthlink.asp . Les Néo-Écossais peuvent maintenant composer le 811 pour obtenir des conseils et des renseignements fiables en matière de santé. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650784 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2650784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2635205&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090724003 Cases of H1N1 (human swine influenza) continue to be reported in Nova Scotia. The province's first death associated with the virus was confirmed by Capital District Health Authority today, July 24. The female patient was in her fifties with underlying health conditions. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2635205 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2635205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2635204&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090724004 Des cas du virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) continuent d'être signalés en Nouvelle-Écosse. Le premier décès associé au virus dans la province a été confirmé par la régie régionale de la santé Capital, aujourd'hui 24 juillet. La patiente était dans la cinquantaine et elle avait des problèmes de santé sous-jacents. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2635204 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2635204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2603438&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090715004 A new report will better position government and its partners to help Nova Scotians at risk of attempting suicide. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2603438 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2603438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2585539&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090709003 NOTE: A social media version of this release will be available later today, July 9, at www.gov.ns.ca/news/smr/20090709h1n1.asp . Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief public health officer, reminded Nova Scotians today, July 9, that the H1N1 (human swine influenza) virus is still spreading in Nova Scotia and people need to take necessary precautions. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2585539 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2585539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2585538&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090709004 REMARQUE : Une version « médias sociaux » de ce communiqué de presse sera disponible plus tard, aujourd'hui 9 juillet, à l'adresse www.gov.ns.ca/news/smr/20090709h1n1.asp . Le Dr Robert Strang, médecin-hygiéniste en chef de la Nouvelle-Écosse, rappelle aux Néo-Écossais, aujourd'hui 9 juillet, que le virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) continue de se propager en Nouvelle-Écosse et que les gens doivent prendre les précautions nécessaires. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2585538 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2585538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2581686&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090708002 Knowing and responding immediately to the warning signs of stroke can significantly improve the odds of survival and recovery. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2581686 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2581686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2557293&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090630004 Cases of H1N1 (human swine influenza) continue to be reported in Nova Scotia. Three additional hospitalized cases were confirmed today, June 30, within the Capital District Health Authority and the IWK. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2557293 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2557293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2557292&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090630005 Des cas du virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) continuent d'être signalés en Nouvelle-Écosse. Trois cas supplémentaires d'hospitalisation ont été confirmés aujourd'hui 30 juin dans la régie régionale de la santé Capital et au centre de santé IWK. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2557292 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2557292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2474690&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090611002 NOTE: A social media version of this release, including photographs, audio and video clips, will be available later today at www.gov.ns.ca/news/smr/20090611002HEALTH-HPP.asp . Nova Scotia's public health system continues to track and respond to H1N1 (human swine influenza). At this time, that work will not be affected by the World Health Organization's decision today, June 11, to raise the pandemic alert to level 6. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2474690 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2474690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2474689&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090611003 REMARQUE : Une version « médias sociaux » de ce communiqué de presse, accompagnée de photos, d'audioclips et de vidéo clips, sera disponible plus tard aujourd'hui (en anglais seulement) sur le site www.gov.ns.ca/news/smr/20090611002HEALTH-HPP.asp . Le système de santé publique de la Nouvelle-Écosse continue de surveiller le virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) et de réagir en conséquence. La décision prise aujourd'hui 11 juin par l'Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) d'augmenter l'alerte pandémique au niveau 6 ne change rien au processus pour l'instant. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2474689 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2474689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2470076&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090609001 Cases of H1N1 (human swine influenza) continue to be reported in Nova Scotia. The province's first hospitalized case was confirmed today, June 9. The case was identified within the Capital District Health Authority and the patient is improving. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2470076 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2470076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2470075&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090609002 Des cas du virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) continuent d'être signalés en Nouvelle-Écosse. Le premier cas d'hospitalisation dans la province a été confirmé aujourd'hui 9 juin. Le cas a été signalé dans la régie régionale de la santé Capital, et la condition du patient s'améliore. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2470075 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2470075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2443016&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090527002 The first of 11 new long-term care facilities announced by the province in December 2007 opens today, May 27. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2443016 Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2443016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2428538&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090522002 NOTE: The public will be updated on cases of H1N1 through the Health Promotion and Protection website. There will not be a daily media release. The Department of Health Promotion and Protection is changing the way public health officials monitor and report cases of H1N1 (human swine influenza) beginning today, May 22. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2428538 Fri, 22 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2428538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2428537&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090522003 REMARQUE : Le public recevra les mises à jour sur les cas du virus H1N1 par l'entremise du site Web du ministère de la Promotion et de la Protection de la santé. Il n'y aura plus de communiqué de presse quotidien. Le ministère de la Promotion et de la Protection de la santé change la façon dont les responsables de la santé publique surveillent et signalent les cas du virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) à compter d'aujourd'hui 22 mai. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2428537 Fri, 22 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2428537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2428540&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090521001 Cases of H1N1 (human swine influenza) continue to be reported in Nova Scotia. One additional case was confirmed today, May 21. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2428540 Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2428540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2428539&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090521002 Des cas du virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) continuent d'être signalés en Nouvelle-Écosse. Un cas additionnel a été confirmé aujourd'hui, 21 mai. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2428539 Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2428539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424599&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090520001 A bigger and better equipped emergency and trauma centre that will improve access to care at the Halifax Infirmary site of the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre will soon open to patients. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424599 Wed, 20 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2424599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424598&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090520002 Cases of H1N1 (human swine influenza) continue to be reported in Nova Scotia. Two additional cases were confirmed today, May 20. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424598 Wed, 20 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2424598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424597&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090520003 Des cas du virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) continuent d'être signalés en Nouvelle-Écosse. Deux cas supplémentaires ont été confirmés aujourd'hui 20 mai. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424597 Wed, 20 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2424597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424601&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090519004 No new cases of H1N1 (human swine influenza) have been confirmed in the province since May 14. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424601 Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2424601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424600&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090519005 Aucun nouveau cas du virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) n'a été confirmé dans la province depuis le 14 mai. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424600 Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2424600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2417282&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090515003 NOTE: The next planned update will be issued on Tuesday, May 19. No new cases of H1N1 (human swine influenza) were confirmed in the province today, May 15. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2417282 Fri, 15 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2417282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2417281&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090515006 Remarque : La prochaine mise à jour prévue sera diffusée le mardi 19 mai. Il n’y a pas eu de nouveaux cas confirmés de grippe H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l’être humain) dans la province aujourd’hui, 15 mai. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2417281 Fri, 15 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2417281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2406445&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090514002 NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece by Neala Gill, manager, Cardiovascular Health Nova Scotia; Peggy Dunbar, manager, Diabetes Care Program of Nova Scotia; and Susan MacNeil, manager, Nova Scotia Renal Program. World Hypertension Day is Sunday, May 17. Organizations around the world are raising awareness about a condition known as the silent killer, hypertension. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2406445 Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2406445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2406444&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090514003 Cases of H1N1 (human swine influenza) continue to be reported in Nova Scotia. One additional case was confirmed today, May 14. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2406444 Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2406444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2406443&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090514004 Des cas du virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) continuent d'être signalés en Nouvelle-Écosse. Un cas supplémentaire a été confirmé aujourd'hui 14 mai. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2406443 Thu, 14 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2406443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2406447&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090513006 Cases of H1N1 (human swine influenza) continue to be reported in Nova Scotia. One additional case was confirmed today, May 13. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2406447 Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2406447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2406446&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090513007 Des cas du virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) continuent d'être signalés en Nouvelle-Écosse. Un cas supplémentaire a été confirmé aujourd'hui 13 mai. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2406446 Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2406446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2406449&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090512002 Cases of H1N1 (human swine influenza) continue to be reported in Nova Scotia. Seven additional cases were confirmed today, May 12. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2406449 Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2406449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2406448&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090512003 Des cas du virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) continuent d'être signalés en Nouvelle-Écosse. Sept nouveaux cas ont été confirmés aujourd’hui, 12 mai. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2406448 Tue, 12 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2406448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2406451&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090511001 Cases of H1N1 (human swine influenza) continue to be reported in Nova Scotia. One additional case was confirmed on the weekend. The case is within the Annapolis Valley District Health Authority. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2406451 Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2406451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2406450&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090511002 Des cas du virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) continuent d'être signalés en Nouvelle-Écosse. Un nouveau cas a été confirmé pendant la fin de semaine. Ce nouveau cas est dans le territoire de la régie régionale de la santé Annapolis Valley. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2406450 Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2406450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2399361&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090508003 NOTE: The next planned update will be issued on Monday, May 11. Cases of H1N1 (human swine influenza) continue to be reported in Nova Scotia. Three additional cases have been confirmed today, May 8. All are within the Capital District Health Authority, and two are related to the original cluster in Windsor. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2399361 Fri, 08 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2399361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2399360&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090508004 REMARQUE : La prochaine mise à jour prévue sera diffusée le lundi 11 mai. Des cas du virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) continuent d'être signalés en Nouvelle-Écosse. Trois cas supplémentaires ont été confirmés aujourd'hui 8 mai. Tous les cas sont dans le territoire de la régie régionale de la santé Capital, et deux sont reliés à l'éclosion initiale à Windsor. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2399360 Fri, 08 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2399360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2399363&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090507005 No new cases of H1N1 (human swine influenza) were confirmed in the province today, May 7. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2399363 Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2399363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2399362&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090507006 Aucun nouveau cas du virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) n'a été confirmé dans la province aujourd'hui 7 mai. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2399362 Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2399362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390690&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090505003 Cases of H1N1 (human swine influenza) continue to be reported. Ten additional cases have been confirmed today, May 5, all within the Capital District Health Authority. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390690 Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2390690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390689&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090505004 Des cas du virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) continuent d'être signalés. Dix cas supplémentaires ont été confirmés aujourd'hui 5 mai dans le territoire de la régie régionale de la santé Capital. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390689 Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2390689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390691&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090504002 Residents of the South Shore will benefit from enhanced service delivery at South Shore Regional Hospital that will improve emergency room service as well as accommodate a satellite dialysis unit. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390691 Mon, 04 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2390691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390693&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090503001 As of today, May 3, two new lab-confirmed cases of H1N1 (human swine influenza) have been reported. Both new cases are related to the King's-Edgehill school community. To date, a total of 33 cases have been confirmed. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390693 Sun, 03 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2390693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390692&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090503002 À compter d'aujourd'hui 3 mai, deux nouveaux cas confirmés du virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) ont été signalés. Ces deux nouveaux cas sont reliés à la communauté de l'école King's-Edgehill. Jusqu'à présent, un total de 33 cas ont été confirmés en Nouvelle-Écosse. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390692 Sun, 03 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2390692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382970&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090502005 As of today, May 2, 17 new lab-confirmed cases of H1N1 (Human Swine Influenza) virus have been reported. To date, a total of 31 cases have been confirmed in Nova Scotia. Eleven of these new cases are related to the King's-Edgehill school community. Six of them are outside. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382970 Sat, 02 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2382970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382969&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090502006 À compter d'aujourd'hui 2 mai, 17 nouveaux cas confirmés du virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) ont été signalés. Jusqu'à présent, un total de 31 cas ont été confirmés en Nouvelle-Écosse. Onze de ces nouveaux cas sont reliés à la communauté de l'école King's-Edgehill. Six cas ont été confirmés à l'extérieur de ce groupe. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382969 Sat, 02 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2382969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382972&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090501014 As of today, May 1, six new confirmed cases of H1N1 (human swine influenza) have been reported. To date, a total of 14 cases have been confirmed in Windsor, Hants Co. All are connected to the outbreak at King's-Edgehill School. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382972 Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2382972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382971&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090501015 À compter d'aujourd'hui 1er mai, six nouveaux cas confirmés du virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) ont été signalés. Jusqu'à présent, un total de 14 cas ont été confirmés à Windsor, dans le comté de Hants. Tous les cas sont reliés à l'éclosion qui a lieu à l'école King's-Edgehill. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382971 Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2382971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382976&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090430015 NOTE: A social media version of this release with photographs, video and audio clips is available at www.gov.ns.ca/news/smr/20090430010HPP.asp . As of today, April 30, four new confirmed cases of human swine influenza have been reported. To date, a total of eight cases have been confirmed in Windsor, Hants Co. All are connected to the outbreak at King's-Edgehill School. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382976 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2382976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382975&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090430016 REMARQUE : Une version « médias sociaux » de ce communiqué de presse, accompagnée de photos, d'audioclips et de vidéoclips, sera disponible plus tard aujourd'hui 30 avril (en anglais seulement) sur le site www.gov.ns.ca/news/smr/20090430010HPP.asp . À compter d'aujourd'hui 30 avril, quatre nouveaux cas confirmés de grippe porcine chez l'être humain ont été signalés. Jusqu'à présent, un total de huit cas ont été confirmés à Windsor, dans le comté de Hants. Tous les cas sont reliés à l'éclosion qui a lieu à l'école King's-Edgehill. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382975 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2382975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382974&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090430021 Residents of Cumberland County and the South Shore will benefit from seniors' homes that will be built in their communities. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382974 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2382974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382973&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090430022 NOTE: The following release is being distributed on behalf of the Capital District Health Authority. Forty-seven people visited the influenza assessment clinic at Hants Community Hospital from noon Wednesday, April 29 to noon today, April 30. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382973 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2382973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2377204&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090429007 NOTE TO EDITORS: A media line has been established and will be monitored daily, including weekends, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. This will help to better manage calls and expedite our response to media. The number is 902-424-0499. As of today, April 29, no new confirmed cases of human swine influenza have been reported. To date, four cases have been confirmed in Windsor, Hants Co. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2377204 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2377204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2377203&cid=s_27967_4_f&fid=27967&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.ns.ca%2Fnews%2Fdetails.asp%3Fid%3D20090429008 NOTE À L'INTENTION DES JOURNALISTES : Une ligne médias a été établie et sera vérifiée quotidiennement, y compris les fins de semaine, de 8 h à 20 h. Nous pourrons ainsi mieux gérer les appels et répondre plus rapidement aux médias. Le numéro est 902-424-0499. À compter d'aujourd'hui 29 avril, aucun nouveau cas confirmé de grippe porcine chez l'être humain n'a été signalé. Jusqu'à présent, quatre cas ont été confirmés à Windsor, dans le comté de Hants. (Source: Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health) Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2377203 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2377203