One in two Canadians will be diagnosed with #cancer in their lifetime. It’s me or it’s you. I'll be participating in the QEII Foundation Ride for Cancer this October - consider joining the fight today by signing up or donating to the ride. fundraise.yourrideforcancer.ca/s/1943/2902/t

The Research, Innovation and Discovery team at Nova Scotia Health looks forward to working closely in partnership with Dr. Janet Curran. This research chair will benefit patients and families who receive care at both our organizations from across the Maritime region.

A heartfelt thank you for rising to the challenges that have come with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thanks to those getting their vaccine at the Sydney community clinic and other clinics across the province for being part our way forward. Learn more at: novascotia.ca/vaccination Note: Clinics will not accept walk-ins. All clinic appointments must be pre-booked. #VaccinateNS

The Nova Scotia Government is aiming to bust some myths regarding COVID-19 and our students are here to help. Watch our very own MHA student, marymdriscoll cover these myths regarding COVID-19. #DalSHA

Public Health’s Mobile Unit will be at the Sackville Legion from Friday, March 26th to Sunday, March 28th (9:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m.) for community-based testing. Learn more at nshealth.ca/news/public-he…

Nova Scotia Health leaders and health care providers came together with representatives of the Aberdeen Health Foundation today, to celebrate the official opening of our new Northern Zone Orthopedic Assessment Clinic in New Glasgow nshealth.ca/news/northern-…

Public Health is encouraging those who live - or have visited - anywhere between Hebbville & Middlewood, as well as those in surrounding communities, to get tested for COVID-19, regardless of whether you have symptoms. bit.ly/3rX83hX

Are you 40+ and living in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM)? There are lots of vaccine appointments available at our Cape Breton University community vaccine clinic. People who are over 40 can book their appointment at novascotia.ca/coronavirus/va…

Please be kind. We are here to help.

And this is the point. Vaccines and testing hand in hand for the next months will help us keep things in control and perhaps protect our vaccines. Too early for ‘business as usual’ respiratory virus approach. Irfan Dhalla makes an excellent point

#happypride #pride @dreadlocksandkindness

We have vacancies for RNs and LPNs. Visit jobs.nshealth.ca/nsha/ and look for Req #115561 (RN) or 115581 (LPN) to learn more about positions for nursing professionals at Nova Scotia Health.

If you’re a nurse ready to make a change, join a passionate team in the province’s Western Zone. Let us guide you through the next step in your career – signing bonuses and relocation assistance available for qualified candidates! Learn more: jobs.nshealth.ca/nsha/job/Halif…

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking about 80 volunteers to put together take-home testing kits. atlantic.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2…

Most visitors and support people coming to Nova Scotia Health sites are now required to show proof of vaccination (or a medical exemption letter) along with government-issued ID. Proof of vaccination is not required for patients seeking or receiving care or treatment.

Beginning today, January 15, Nova Scotians will be asked to complete the online COVID-19 Report and Support screening form when booking their PCR test or reporting a positive rapid antigen test. Visit bit.ly/34IIKdB for more information.

Please be advised, if you received a text message from a 1-514 number stating, “Info about your booster shot” and including a link, this is not a legitimate message from Nova Scotia Health Public Health. Do not click on the link. Delete this message immediately.

Nova Scotia Health’s Community Health Boards (CHBs) are recruiting volunteers to join their team! CHBs across the province work together to improve health and wellness of our communities – where we live, work, play and learn. Learn more and apply at: communityhealthboards.ns.ca/get-involved

Many people in our communities were forced to leave their homes with little notice this weekend due to fires. Nova Scotia Health and PANS have heard that people are missing their medications or have medication-related questions. You should know➡️