Cancer Drugs
Cancer Systemic Therapy Policy Committee
provides the Nova Scotia Department of Health with advice on what cancer drugs should qualify for public funding.
Continuing Care Programs
The Continuing Care branch serves people who need ongoing care outside of hospital, either on a long-term or short-term basis. Its services include Home Care, Nursing Homes, and Protection for Vulnerable Adults.
Continuing Care Strategy
Here you'll find information, updates and answers to the most frequently asked questions about the strategy and progress on its initiatives.
Electronic Medical Records
Read eResults Review Report by Deloitte Inc.
Emergency Health Services
Emergency Health Services Nova Scotia (EHS), is responsible for the continual development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of pre-hospital emergency health services in the Province.
Health Care Safety
The health care system strives to deliver the highest quality services possible. Safety is a fundamental element of quality and is increasingly the focus of attention around the world. As intended, the complex processes associated with healthcare can bring significant benefits. Sometimes, however, the results of the care provided may be not as expected. While we know that no system is error-free, we continually work with our health partners to improve patient safety and quality, striving to be as close to error-free as possible.
Health Team Nova Scotia
For health-care professionals, Nova Scotia is your chance to finally find balance. Here, you can establish and grow an extremely fulfilling career. Here, you can live a life rich in substance, culture, and fun. Here, you can focus on the people and things that really matter.
Our medical field is accomplished, dynamic, and full of opportunities. Beyond amazing opportunities for growth and an equally amazing lifestyle, there are many financial advantages and incentives available to those practicing in Nova Scotia.
Health Transformation
The province is taking action on recommendations from provincial health system operational review to make Nova Scotia's health - care system more effective, efficient, and sustainable for all Nova Scotians, now and in the future.
Health Infostructure Atlantic
Formed In January 2000 by the Departments of Health of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, the purpose of Health Infostructure Atlantic (HIA) is to share health information/technology initiatives, to identify projects or strategies for collaborative development, and use of best practices.
Nova Scotia Hospital Information System
Over the next three years all of Nova Scotia's hospitals will be connected with a new information system for the sharing of pertinent health information. Patients, health professionals, administrators, as well as the public, will all benefit from the Nova Scotia Hospital Information System.
Nova Scotia Telehealth Network
The Nova Scotia Telehealth Network is focused on providing patient care closer to home and supporting health professionals. The network uses videoconferencing equipment located in health care facilities throughout the province.
Mental Health Services
Nova Scotians of all ages have access to mental health services. Provincial programs and services based on community need are delivered by each of the nine district health authorities and the IWK Health Centre.
Nursing Strategy
The Nova Scotia Nursing Strategy is our comprehensive and coordinated approach to enhancing the quality of work life for nurses. Through it we're making sure that Nova Scotia has what it needs to keep experienced nurses here and to attract high-caliber recruits.
Policy Watch
Policy Watch is the Department of Health's Electronic Resource Centre. It contains links to websites and web documents on health and health-related issues.
Primary Health Care
In Nova Scotia, and right across Canada, Primary Health Care is being strengthened and expanded, so you and your family can live healthier lives. In fact, health care that supports people, whatever their circumstances, maintain and enhance their own health, is recognized and promoted by the World Health Organization as the fundamental tenet of health care.
Services de santé en langue française
En créant la loi sur les services en français et en élaborant les règlements qui en découlent, le gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Écosse a montré son engagement aux Acadiens et aux francophones de la Nouvelle-Écosse.