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Public Health Care System Strengthened
November 23, 2006 11:45
Legislation to control how, when, and where private health services are delivered was introduced today, Nov. 23, with the aim of protecting the health and safety of Nova Scotians.
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Information System to Improve Patient Care
November 20, 2006 12:07
A new primary health-care information system will cut wait times and give Nova Scotians easier access to health care.
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Province Introduces Midwifery Legislation
November 15, 2006 14:18
Nova Scotia women and their families may get more access to maternity care because of legislation announced today, Nov. 15.
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More Funding for Seniors' Home Repairs
November 10, 2006 10:05
The Department of Health and the Department of Community Services are teaming up to help low-income seniors stay in their homes longer, thanks to an additional $1 million in funding for home repairs announced today, Nov. 10.
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Hospital Strike No Longer A Threat
November 3, 2006 8:19
Health-care services for Nova Scotians will continue uninterrupted now that a strike has been averted, Health Minister Chris d'Entremont said today, Nov. 3.
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Tentative Labour Agreement Applauded by Minister
November 1, 2006 9:16
Health-care services are one step closer to normal now that one of the unions in a labour dispute has reached a tentative agreement with district health authorities, Health Minister Chris d'Entremont said today, Nov. 1.
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Tentative Agreement Reached on Pensions
October 30, 2006 10:16
A potential health-care strike has been delayed at least until Nov. 6 after the two sides involved in a labour dispute reached a tentative agreement on the main issue of pensions.
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Arbitration Not Accepted
October 26, 2006 16:56
Efforts by the organization representing eight district health authorities to avoid a potential health-care strike have been rejected by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).
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New Rates for Some Long-term Care Residents
October 24, 2006 9:41
About 4,150 long-term care clients are receiving updated information on adjustments to what they pay for long-term care accommodations. The adjustments are based on increases in the cost of operating facilities, changes in individual incomes, and increases to the old age security/guaranteed income supplement program. No long-term care client will face an increase of more than $1.50 per day.
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Minister Receives Air Ambulance Review
October 20, 2006 12:06
Nova Scotia's air ambulance system has sophisticated clinical systems, a strong safety culture, and a focus on patient outcomes, according to a report on the Emergency Health Services (EHS) LifeFlight program presented today, Oct. 20, to Health Minister Chris d'Entremont.
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Province Marks Patient Safety Week
October 20, 2006 11:06
Patients across Nova Scotia are being encouraged to take a more active role in their health care by asking questions health care givers questions as part of Canadian Patient Safety Week, Oct. 20-Oct.27.
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Patients Benefitting From First New MRI
September 15, 2006 14:28
Patients living in southwestern Nova Scotia can look forward to faster diagnosis with the installation of the first of six new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) units the government is purchasing to help improve wait times.
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New Equipment Means Faster Heart Attack Treatment
August 31, 2006 9:07
Heart attack patients who call 9-1-1 will receive faster treatment as the result of upgraded ambulance equipment and further training for paramedics.
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Nova Scotia Releases Action Plan for Chronic Pain
August 8, 2006 14:49
Nova Scotia is one of the first provinces to move forward with an action plan that will help individuals suffering from chronic pain.
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Nurses to Provide Care to Sexual Assault Victims
July 25, 2006 11:32
Fourteen specially trained registered nurses will provide immediate, on-call emergency care for victims of sexual assault at three sites in Antigonish and Richmond counties.
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Bay Side to Meet Community's Long-term Care Needs
June 28, 2006 13:54
The Bay Side Home in Barrington, Shelburne Co., will become a long-term care facility on Friday, June 30.
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New Legislation to Protect Health-care Workers
May 10, 2006 14:54
New provincial legislation will help protect health-care workers from needlestick injuries, and therefore diseases such as Hepatitis B and C, and HIV.
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Un changement de politique qui favorise les francophones de la Nouvelle-Écosse
May 10, 2006 12:47
Les communautés acadiennes et francophones de la Nouvelle-Écosse seront favorisées par un changement apporté à la politique du ministère de la Santé en matière de placement dans un établissement de soins de longue durée annoncé aujourd'hui, le 11 mai.
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Policy Change Benefits French Nova Scotians
May 10, 2006 12:45
Nova Scotia's Acadian and francophone communities will benefit from a change to the Department of Health's long-term care placement policy announced today, May 10.
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Nova Scotia Releases Continuing Care Strategy
May 10, 2006 12:08
Nova Scotia has reached a milestone in its plan to ensure every Nova Scotian can live well in a place that they can call home.
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