Addiction & Problem Gambling
Children & Youth
Doctors
- I don't have a family physician, where do I look to find one?
- I've moved to a new area. How do I find a family physician?
- I have a complaint about a doctor/medical clinic/etc.
Flu Vaccination
Food Safety
- I want to open a restaurant, where to get a license?
- Our group wants to have a bake sale/barbecue/supper, etc
- I have a complaint about a restaurant, who do I call?
- Where do I report misleading food package information?
HIV/AIDS
- Where can I get tested for HIV (i.e. the virus that can lead to AIDS)?
- Where can I get more information on HIV/AIDS?
Immunization
Medical Examiner
- I want to have a grave moved, who should I call?
- Where can I get information on regulations for a cemetery?
- How can I get in touch with the Medical Examiner?
Medical Services Insurance (MSI)
- 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, my address has changed.
- Am I eligible for MSI if I travel outside the country?
Midwifery
Organ & Tissue Donation
- I want information on donating my organs
- I want registration forms so I can donate my organs
- I want to be a bone marrow donor
Pharmacare
Public Health
- Where can I get some information on nutrition?
- Where can I get some information on Scent Free?
- I am doing a school project and would like a video/information
- What is the number for Hepatitis Society of Canada?
Seniors
Tobacco
Travel
Vital Statistics
Women's Health
- What is the number for the Breast Screening Clinic in Halifax?
- Where to find information on Well Woman's Clinic?
- Where can I get some information on prenatal classes?
Work Place & Home Health
- Where I work there is a problem with e.g. air quality, smoking, etc
- There is a mold problem in my building, I have health concerns about where I live, who should I call?
Addiction & Problem Gambling
Q: I have a gambling problem, where can I call for help?
A: 1-888-347-8888 or 1-888-347-3331 (hearing impaired). You may want to check
Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Problem Gambling
Web site at www.gov.ns.ca/hpp/gambling.
Children & Youth
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.
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations develops and enforces regulations on children's car seats, (902) 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.
Doctors
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. Go to www.gov.ns.ca/health/physicians/ to find doctors accepting new patients in your area 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?
A: The Department of Health offers telephone and web-based services to help Nova Scotians find family physicians who are accepting new patients. Go to www.gov.ns.ca/health/physicians to find doctors accepting new patients in your area or call 1-902-424-3047.
Q: I have a complaint about a doctor/medical clinic/etc.
A: Call Doctors Nova Scotia (902)468-1866 or College of Physicians and Surgeons (902) 422-5823.
Flu Vaccination
Q: Where can I get the flu shot?
A: Ask your doctor about the flu vaccine or contact your local public health office for clinic times and locations. For more information visit Health Protection and promotion Web site.
Food Safety
Q: I want to open a restaurant
A: You will need to contact Department of Agriculture - (902) 424-1173. For more information on food safety, check Department of Agriculture Website by going to www.gov.ns.ca/nsaf/foodsafety/.
Q: Our group wants to have a bake sale/barbecue/supper, etc
A: You will need to contact Department of Agriculture - (902) 424-1173. For more information on food safety, check Department of Agriculture Website by going to www.gov.ns.ca/nsaf/foodsafety/.
Q: I have a complaint about a restaurant
A: You will need to contact Department of Agriculture - (902) 424-1173. For more information on food safety, check Department of Agriculture Website by going to
www.gov.ns.ca/nsaf/foodsafety/.
You also can fill The Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Food Safety Complaint form.
Q: Where do I report misleading food package information?
A: Call Health Canada at (902) 426-5773.
HIV/AIDS
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.
Anonymous HIV testing is offered in several places in Nova Scotia:
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The Halifax Sexual Health Centre
www.halifaxsexualhealth.ca/ -
AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia
www.acns.ns.ca/ - AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton
www.accb.ns.ca/
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
First Nations Atlantic: 1-800-565-4255
Injection Drug Users:
Halifax: 423-9991
Sydney: 539-5556
Immunization
Q: I need my son/daughter's record of immunization
A: You will need to contact your local Public Health office. Please fellow the link bellow and click on the map to determine what office you need to contact.
www.gov.ns.ca/health/about/dha.asp
For Halifax area, Public Health office number call (902) 481-5800
Medical Examiner
Q: I want to have a grave moved
A: Call the Medical Officer of Health for the region in which the gravesite is located. For Central Region call (902) 481-5800
Q: I want to get information on regulations for a cemetery
A: Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations - (902) 424-5200 or 1-800-670-4357
Q: How can I get in touch with the Medical Examiner?
A: Call (902) 424-2722
Medical Services Insurance (MSI) - Health Card
Q: I just moved to the Province - how do I get a Nova Scotia Health Card?
A: You will need to contact Medical Services Insurance (MSI) (902) 496-7008
Toll Free: 1-800-563-8880 in Nova Scotia
For more information on MSI you can check MSI site by going to www.gov.ns.ca/health/msi/
Q: My purse/wallet was stolen and my health card was in it.
A: You will need to contact Medical Services Insurance (MSI) (902) 496-7008
Toll Free: 1-800-563-8880 in Nova Scotia
For more information on MSI you can check MSI site by going to
www.gov.ns.ca/health/msi
Q: My health card has expired/ my address has changed?
A: You will need to contact Medical Services Insurance (MSI) (902) 496-7008
Toll Free: 1-800-563-8880 in Nova Scotia
For more information on MSI you can check MSI site by going to www.gov.ns.ca/health/msi
Q: Am I eligible for MSI if I travel outside the country?
A: If you are travelling outside Canada for a short period of time MSI will provide coverage for emergency medical services only, in accordance with the Nova Scotia rates. The Children's Dental Program and the Seniors' Pharmacare Program are not insured outside of the province. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
If you plan to leave Nova Scotia or Canada , for an extended period, please contact MSI before you leave, so we can clarify your eligibility status and the extent of coverage (902) 496-7008 or 1-800-563-8880 (toll free within Nova Scotia ).
Midwifery
Q: Is midwifery being implemented in Nova Scotia?
A: Yes,The Midwifery Implementation Initiative is introducing publically funded midwifery gradually using model sites in three District Health Authorities/IWK. These sites will represent urban, rural/remote and regional populations. For more information on Midwifery in Nova Scotia visit thier Web page.
Q: Can I access a midwife in Nova Scotia?
A: Introducing a new health profession takes time. Because there are relatively few midwives in Nova Scotia, it will take a while before there are midwives working in all parts of the province. Access to midwifery services will increase over time.
The Midwifery Regulatory Council (MRC) will be able to inform the public about the location of all midwives working in the province. The MRC will begin working when the Midwifery Act comes into effect.
Organ & Tissue Donation
Q: I want information on donating my organs
A: Multi-Organ Transplant Program - 1-877-841-3929 or visit Legacy of Life site
Q: I want registration forms so I can donate my organs
A: Locally 496-7008 Toll Free 1-800-563-8880 or visit Legacy of Life site
Q: I want to be a bone marrow donor
A: Contact Canadian Blood Services at 1-888-2-DONATE or visit their Web site www.bloodservices.ca .
Pharmacare
Q: I want some information on Seniors' Pharmacare
A: Locally (902) 429-6565 Long Distance 1-800-544-6191
For more information on Nova Scotia Pharmacare, go to
www.gov.ns.ca/health/pharmacare
Public Health
Q: Where can I get some information on nutrition?
A: You will need to contact your local Public Health office. Fellow the link bellow and click on the map to determine what office you need to contact.
www.gov.ns.ca/health/about/dha.asp
For Halifax area, Public Health office number call (902) 481-5800.
Q: Where can I get some information on Scent Free?
A: You will need to contact your local Public Health office. Fellow the link bellow and click on the map to determine what office you need to contact.
www.gov.ns.ca/health/about/dha.asp
For Halifax area, Public Health office number call (902) 481-5800.
Q: I am doing a school project and would like a video/information
A: You will need to contact your local Public Health office. Fellow the link bellow and click on the map to determine what office you need to contact.
www.gov.ns.ca/health/about/dha.asp
For Halifax area, Public Health office number call (902) 481-580
Q: What is the number for Hepatitis Society of Canada?
A: 1-800-652-4372
Seniors
Q: I want to get some information on Home Care
A: Contact
Continuing Care
branch 1-800-225-7225 within Nova Scotia . Out of province callers, please call (902)-424-4288 or you can check
Continuing Care Website at www.gov.ns.ca/health/ccs.
Q: Where can I get information on Nursing Homes and/or residential care facility?
A: Contact Continuing Care branch 1-800-225-7225 within Nova Scotia . Out of province callers, please call (902)-424-4288 or you can check
Continuing Care
Website at www.gov.ns.ca/health/ccs.
Tobacco
Q: I need information on the New Tobacco Act.
A: Contact Health Promotion and Protection at (902) 424-1890 locally or 1-800-565-3611.
Travel
Q: I am traveling abroad and want to find out if I need any shots
A: Contact the International Travel Clinic at
(902) 481-5900 or visit thier Website at
www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/travel/clinic_e.html for locations throughtout the province.
For more information on Immunizations Recommended for Travel Outside of Canada visit Public Health Agency of Canada Website .
Vital Statistics
Q: How do I get a copy of marriage, birth or death certificate?
A: Contact Vital Statistics office at (902) 424-4381, toll-free in Nova Scotia
1-877-848-2578. For more information check Vital Statistics Website at www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/vstat/ .
Women's Health
Q: What is the number for the Breast Screening Clinic/ Mobile Breast Screening Clinic in Halifax?
A: Call (902) 473-3960 for Breast Screening Clinc. For Mobile Breast Screening Clinic1-800-565-0548.
Q: Where to find information on Well Woman's Clinic?
A: you can visit their Website by going to
www.cancercare.ns.ca
Q: Where can I get some information on prenatal classes?
A: Call Public Health at (902)481-5800
Work Place & Home Health
Q: Where I work there is a problem with e.g. air quality, smoking, etc
A: Contact Department of Nova Scotia Environment and Labor (902) 424- 5300.
Q: There is a mold problem in my building? I have health concerns about where I live, who should I call?
A: You will need to call HRM (902) 490-4000 or Public Health at (902) 481-5800.