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Q:
How do I find information about car seats for children?
A:
Call Child Safety Link at 470-6496 or toll free 1866-288-1388. or check their website which has great resources for parents: www.childsafetylink.ca .
Q:
I just moved to the Province - how do I get a Nova Scotia Health Card?
My purse/wallet was stolen and my health card was in it.
My health card has expired.
A:
Locally 496-7008 Long Distance 1-800-563-8880
Q:
I don't have a family physician, where do I look to find one?
A:
The Department of Health offers
telephone and web-based services to help Nova Scotians find family
physicians who are accepting new patients. People are encouraged to visit
http://www.gov.ns.ca/health/physicians/physicians.asp
or call 1-902-424-3047.
Q:
I've moved to a new area. How do
I find a family physician in my new community?
What is the number for the
Breast Screening Clinic in Halifax?
A:
473-3960
Q:
Where can I get tested for HIV (i.e. the virus that can lead to AIDS)?
A:
You can be tested by any family physician who can make the blood
requisition either in your name (confidential testing) or instead with a
code (non-nominal testing). However, the physician will know your
name and you may have to go to your local hospital to have your blood sample taken. The only Anonymous HIV testing clinic currently in the
province is in Halifax at Planned Parenthood - Metro Clinic. Here your
name is never asked for and the blood is taken on the premises.
Call 455-9656 for details.
Q:
Where can I get more information on HIV/AIDS?
A:
Call the Nova Scotia AIDS Information Line at 1-800-566-2437
(this is run by the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia and operates
between 10 am - 4pm Mon. Fri.)
Or
contact your local community AIDS service organization:
Halifax
425-4882
New Glasgow
752-6218
Sydney
567-1766
Truro
895-0931 (home
phone)
First Nations Atlantic
1-800-565-4255
Injection Drug
Users:
Halifax
423-9991
Sydney
539-5556
Q:
What is the number for the Mobile Breast Screening Clinic?
A:
1-800-565-0548
Q:
What is the number for the Well Woman’s Clinic?
A:
424-2246
Q:
I want to open a restaurant
A:
Department of Agriculture - 424-6734
Q:
Our group wants to have a bake sale/barbecue/supper, etc
A:
Department of Agriculture - 424-6734
Q:
I have a complaint about a restaurant
A:
Department of Agriculture - 424-6734
Q:
I want to have a grave moved
A:
Call the Medical Officer of Health for the region in which the gravesite
is located ie for Central Region call 481-5800
Q:
I want to get information on regulations for a cemetery
A:
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations - 424-5200 or 1-800-670-4357
Q:
I want information on donating my organs
A:
Multi-Organ Transplant Program - 1-877-841-3929
Q:
I want registration forms so I can donate my organs
A:
Locally 496-7008 Toll Free 1-800-563-8880
Q:
I want to be a bone marrow donor
A:
Contact Canadian
Blood Services at 1-888-2-DONATE or visit thier Web site www.bloodservices.ca
Q:
I bought hot dogs that said all beef and my son had the same allergic
reaction he has when he eats chicken.
A:
Health Canada - 426-5773
Q:
I lost my S.I.N. card
A:
1-800-206-7218
Q:
I want to get some information on Home Care
A:
1-800-225-7225
within Nova Scotia.
Our of province callers, please call 902-424-4288
Q:
I am travelling abroad and want to find out if I need any shots
A:
481-5900
Q:
I need my son/daughter’s record of immunization
A:
481-5800
Q:
Where can I get the flu shot?
A:
Public Health 481-5800or contact your local public health office.
Q:
How can I get in touch with the Medical Examiner?
A:
424-2722
Q:
Where can I get some information on health organizations?
A:
NSAHO (NS Association of Health Organizations) 832-8500
Q:
Where can I get some information on nutrition?
A:
Public Health 481-5800
Q:
Where can I get some information on prenatal classes?
A:
481-5800
Q:
Where can I get some information on Scent Free?
A:
Public Health 481-5800
Q:
I am
doing a school project and would like a video/information
A:
Public Health 481-5800
Q:
The corner store in my area is selling cigarettes to minors
A:
424-6259 or 424-5187
Q:
How can I get a copy of a birth/marriage/death certificate?
A:
Vital
Statistics 424-4381 or 1-877-848-2578
Q:
Where I work there is a problem with e.g. air quality, smoking, etc
A:
Dept of Labour 424-4328 or Occupational Health & Safety 1-800-952-2687
Q:
What is the regulation on children’s car seats?
A:
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations develops and enforces regulations on children's car seats. 424-5851 or 1-800-898-7668. The
Nova Scotia Safety Council,
((902) 454-9621) gives excellent advice on car seats and
Transport Canada
has a comprehensive web site on the subject .
Q:
I have a complaint about a doctor/medical clinic/etc.
A:
Call Doctors Nova Scotia (468-1866) or College of Physicians and Surgeons
(422-5823)
Q:
I would like to talk to someone about Hepatitis C virus
A:
Call 1-800-430-9557
Q:
What is the number for Hepatitis Society of Canada?
A:
1-800-652-4372
Q:
What is the phone number for the Environmental Health Clinic in Fall River?
A:
860-0057
Q:
I have a gambling problem, where can I call?
A:
1-888-347-8888
or 1-888-347-3331 (hearing impaired)
Q:
What is the phone number for the QE2 Hospital in Halifax?
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