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Strategic Plan to Improve Healthcare in Nova Scotia

(6 days ago) WEBThe government released Action for Health, a strategic plan to address recent and long-standing problems in acute and primary care, long-term care, addictions and mental health and the factors that affect the well-being of Nova Scotians every day. …

https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2022/04/22/strategic-plan-improve-healthcare-nova-scotia

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An In-Depth Look at the Nova Scotia Health Care System

(7 days ago) Health Care Access in Nova ScotiaPerson-Centredness in Nova Scotia Health CareHealth Care Efficiency in Nova ScotiaNova Scotia Health Care Appropriateness and EffectivenessNova Scotia Health Care SafetySocial Determinants in Nova Scotia Health CareNova Scotia Health Status Nova Scotia In-Hospital Sepsis — Compare data on life-threatening complications occurring in hospital in Nova Scotia as a result of infectionNova Scotia Obstetric Trauma (With Instrument) — See statistics on the number of third-degree lacerations in vaginal deliveries that were assisted by an instrumentPotentially Inappropriate Medication Prescribed to Nova Scotia Seniors — View the number… Nova Scotia In-Hospital Sepsis — Compare data on life-threatening complications occurring in hospital in Nova Scotia as a result of infectionNova Scotia Obstetric Trauma (With Instrument) — See statistics on the number of third-degree lacerations in vaginal deliveries that were assisted by an instrumentPotentially Inappropriate Medication Prescribed to Nova Scotia Seniors — View the numbers of drug prescriptions for seniors that were potentially inappropriate in Nova Scotia, and make comparisonsSee moreNew content will be added above the current area of focus upon selectionSee more on cihi.caNews about Nova Scotia Health Care Issues bing.com/newsThe Canadian Press on MSN · 3dNova Scotia health official says virtual care 'here to stay'Nova Scotia will continue to use virtual care into the future to ensure people without a doctor get …

https://www.cihi.ca/en/an-in-depth-look-at-the-nova-scotia-health-care-system

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Health care challenges persist in N.S. as government …

(8 days ago) WEBNova Scotia Health said people should still visit the emergency department at the QEII in case of an emergency, and call …

https://globalnews.ca/news/9269302/health-care-challenges-persist-nova-scotia/

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N.S. emergency units clog up as patients have nowhere …

(1 days ago) WEBWith a renewed scrutiny on Nova Scotia's emergency departments, experts say the problems of overcrowding and long wait times stem from issues elsewhere in the health-care system.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/emergency-room-problems-system-experts-1.6710948

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Canada signs over $355 million bilateral agreement with Nova …

(3 days ago) WEBRecognizing the significant disparities in Indigenous health outcomes, the Government of Canada and of Nova Scotia also commit to meaningfully engage and …

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2024/01/canada-signs-over-355-million-bilateral-agreement-with-nova-scotia-to-improve-health-care-over-three-years.html

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Province, Federal Government Partner to Improve Healthcare

(5 days ago) WEBNova Scotians will get the care they need, faster, with new funding from the federal government. The three-year, $355-million agreement will help increase access to …

https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/01/10/province-federal-government-partner-improve-healthcare

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2021-22 Annual Report Nova Scotia Health

(4 days ago) WEBThe year of 2021-22 brought a lot of changes to Nova Scotia Health. We adapted to the way we fought a global pandemic, we adapted to the way we responded to health care …

http://docs.nshealth.ca/AnnualReport2021-22/

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Action for Health Data Updated Government of Nova Scotia …

(7 days ago) WEBAction for Health, launched in April 2022, is the government’s plan to improve healthcare in Nova Scotia. There is work underway and progress on all six of …

https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2023/08/18/action-health-data-updated

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Nova Scotia health care: Changes announced to …

(4 days ago) WEBThe 1st vice-president of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union, which represents almost 15,000 people working in the acute health-care sector, expressed the same concern in a

https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/nova-scotia-announces-sweeping-changes-to-alleviate-pressure-on-strained-ers-1.6235479

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Overwhelmed ERs a symptom of health-care system …

(8 days ago) WEBTwo veteran medical professionals are warning that Nova Scotia’s health-care system is in need of sweeping changes, amid renewed scrutiny of the province’s overloaded emergency departments.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/emergency-rooms-crisis-doctor-expert-shortage-1.6713587

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The Government of Canada and Nova Scotia Reach Agreement in …

(7 days ago) WEBToday, the Government of Canada and the Government of Nova Scotia are taking the next step by announcing an agreement in principle for a shared plan that will invest $4.81 billion in federal funding over 10 years in Nova Scotia, including $1.01 billion for a new bilateral agreement focusing on the shared health care priorities and $52 …

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2023/02/the-government-of-canada-and-nova-scotia-reach-agreement-in-principle-to-improve-health-services-for-canadians.html

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N.S. premier says he’s ‘open to anything’ when it comes to …

(3 days ago) WEBThe summit comes as Nova Scotia’s health-care system faces intense scrutiny following the recent deaths of two women in emergency rooms. 1:59 Nova …

https://globalnews.ca/news/9415635/ns-healthcare-partners-summit-halifax-er-crisis/

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2019-20 Annual Report Nova Scotia Health Authority

(4 days ago) WEBBy any measure, 2019-20 will stand out as a year of unprecedented change and challenge for Nova Scotia Health and our communities. As always, our teams responded - …

http://docs.nshealth.ca/AnnualReport2019-20/

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Nova Scotia health-care system will get worse before it gets better

(3 days ago) WEBShare. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston conceded Thursday things are likely to get worse for the health-care system before they improve. This comes days …

https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/nova-scotia-health-care-system-will-get-worse-before-it-gets-better-premier-1.5950759

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An inside look at challenges facing Nova Scotia’s rural health-care

(9 days ago) WEBAccording to Nova Scotia Health data, in 2018 Twin Oak’s emergency department was closed for 159 hours. Story continues below advertisement. In 2019 it …

https://globalnews.ca/news/9135362/inside-look-challenges-ns-rural-health-care/

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N.S. health-care crisis reaching breaking point CTV News

(9 days ago) WEBPublished Dec. 9, 2022 2:03 p.m. PST. Share. An emailed letter to staff of a Halifax-area hospital says that the pressure on the emergency room has risen to the point where …

https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/patients-leaving-overcrowded-nova-scotia-er-without-being-seen-managers-1.6188637

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Nova Scotia plan to address challenges in health system panned …

(8 days ago) WEB1:57 Critics pan Nova Scotia government’s plan for improving health care WATCH: Critics say a plan from the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative government …

https://globalnews.ca/news/8777820/ns-health-plan-challenges-system/

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Action For Health

(8 days ago) WEBWhen you need healthcare in Nova Scotia, you have options. With services available at pharmacy clinics, mobile care clinics, urgent treatment centres, virtual care, senior care, …

https://actionforhealth.novascotia.ca/

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Nova Scotia health official says virtual care 'here to stay' - MSN

(9 days ago) WEBHALIFAX — Nova Scotia will continue to use virtual care into the future to ensure people without a doctor get access to primary care, a health official said Tuesday. Kim Barro, …

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/health/other/nova-scotia-health-official-says-virtual-care-here-to-stay/ar-BB1moe0A

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Examining the key health-care issues in Nova Scotia's election

(8 days ago) WEBThe parties have different plans for approaching the same big topics. Health-care issues have featured prominently during the Nova Scotia election campaign so …

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/election-campaign-liberals-ndp-pc-green-health-care-mental-health-1.6129812

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Speak Up for Healthcare - Novascotia.ca

(9 days ago) WEBThe second focus is on creating greater access to care for Nova Scotians. This issue was raised throughout the province, in both rural and urban communities, and illustrated the …

https://www.novascotia.ca/docs/speak-up-for-Healthcare-what-we-heard-report.pdf

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Health Equity Framework - Novascotia.ca

(6 days ago) WEBThe Nova Scotia Health Equity Framework is a guide the Nova Scotia Government, health practitioners, and health system partners will use to identify, reduce, or eliminate the reasons— such as racism and discrimination—why people from some communities do not receive the same level of health care as others.

https://www.novascotia.ca/just/publications/docs/health-equity-framework.pdf

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New and Expanded Primary Healthcare Clinics Boost Access …

(3 days ago) WEBSix new primary care clinics will be added, and 10 clinics will be enhanced. Nova Scotia Health’s primary care clinics provide care to people on the Need a Family …

https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2023/05/10/new-and-expanded-primary-healthcare-clinics-boost-access-across-province

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Health minister thinks data could take politics out of health care

(6 days ago) WEBNova Scotia’s health minister says more and better data about the system could help remove politics from what is traditionally one of the most political subjects in …

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/health-care-michelle-thompson-data-patients-1.7198049

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