Programs
and Services
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Cardiovascular Health Nova Scotia
Cardiovascular Health Nova Scotia (CVHNS) is a provincial program of the Nova Scotia Department of Health which aims to improve the cardiovascular health and care of Nova Scotians. |
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Continuing Care
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, Long Term Care,
and Protection for Vulnerable Adults. |
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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. |
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Looking for a Family Doctor?
The Nova Scotia Department of Health has an online directory
listing physicians within the province who are taking new patients.
This service is in addition to the help line, 902-424-3047.
This
program covers only family physicians as specialists are on a
referral basis only. |
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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.
The Department of Health establishes priorities and standards
and ensures fair and equitable access to mental health care. |
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Nova
Scotia Health Card (MSI)
Nova Scotia's health insurance programs are designated to provide
eligible residents with coverage for medically required hospital,
medical, dental and optometric services with some restrictions.
Nova Scotians who are eligible for health insurance should have
a Nova Scotia Health Card. This site includes answers to some
of the most frequently asked questions about the Nova Scotia Health
Card. |
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Nova Scotia Pharmacare
Nova Scotia provides assistance to eligible residents through various programs to help pay for prescribed medications and supplies listed in the Nova Scotia Formulary.
This site will answer many of your questions about these programs.
The Pharmacare web site also
includes an on-line version of the Nova Scotia Formulary to determine
if a drug is a benefit under the provincial drug programs, information
on the Atlantic Common Drug Review, and information on the Drug
Evaluation of Nova Scotia (DEANS). |
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The Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
The Provincial Blood Coordinating Program provides the leadership to collaborate with health care providers across the province and Canadian Blood Services to maximize the safe and appropriate management of blood and related products received by Nova Scotians. |
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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. |
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Third Party Liability (TPL)
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