Health Promotion and Protection
Welcome to the Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection. By bringing together experts in health promotion, prevention and protection, we are taking a critical step forward in creating a healthier and safer province for our citizens today – and tomorrow.
We'd like to share with you our Business Plan for the upcoming year. It is more than business as usual. The work involved will range from improving access to physical activity through facility and school grants, preparing for health threats such as pandemic influenza, and providing information, services and supports to future generations through Youth Health Centres.
We are planning for the future health and safety of all Nova Scotians.
Featured Story
Breastfeeding social marketing campaign launched
Breastfeeding moms and their babies will now get more help and support through the toughest first few weeks of breastfeeding.
On Oct. 1, 2009, the first day of World Breastfeeding Week, the Department of Health Promotion and Protection, launched a new social marketing campaign. The main message of the campaign is: Breastfeeding: Learning makes it natural.
Research with mothers, families and health care professionals revealed that moms often don't feel prepared or have realistic expectations about breastfeeding. Many think it's going to be easier and more "natural" than it feels when their babies are first born. They also say they need more support and want to know where to go for help.
This new campaign has been designed to depict the successes and challenges associated with breastfeeding in an honest and realistic way. It includes TV, print and online ads; posters and bookmarks; and a website, first6weeks.ca. The website will help mothers connect with other moms who are going through the same experiences, and will help them find support for breastfeeding.
For more information about the campaign, read our press release. You can also visit www.first6weeks.ca for breastfeeding support and information.
News Releases
- Tous les Néo-Écossais peuvent maintenant se faire vacciner contre la grippe H1N1
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Nov.
20, 2009 -
10:19 AM
REMARQUE : Une version « médias sociaux » de ce communiqué de presse (en anglais seulement), ainsi que des photos téléchargeables haute résolution et des clips audio et vidéo seront disponibles plus tard aujourd'hui 20 novembre à l'adresse www.gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2009-11-20-h1n1.asp . (full text) - H1N1 Vaccination Campaign Open To All Nova Scotians
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Nov.
20, 2009 -
10:13 AM
NOTE: A list of clinics open this weekend follows this release. (full text) - Résumé de la situation par rapport au H1N1, du 8 au 14 novembre
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Nov.
18, 2009 -
2:16 PM
La grippe H1N1 continue de se répandre à l'échelle de la province. Depuis le début de la saison de la grippe 2009-2010, qui s'étend de septembre 2009 à septembre 2010, la province rapporte : -- 634 cas confirmés de H1N1 -- 158 hospitalisations pour le H1N1 -- deux décès liés au H1N1 (full text) - H1N1 Summary, Nov. 8 to Nov. 14
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Nov.
18, 2009 -
2:14 PM
Nova Scotia continues to experience H1N1 activity across the province. Since the beginning of the 2009-10 influenza season, which runs from September 2009 to September 2010, the province has had: -- 634 lab-confirmed H1N1 cases -- 158 hospitalizations for H1N1 -- two H1N1-related deaths (full text) - Government Invests in New Bedford Arena
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Nov.
17, 2009 -
08:35 AM
Halifax Regional Municipality residents are closer to enjoying a new four-rink arena in their community. (full text)
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