747 releases issued in the specified time period for Health
Résumé de la situation par rapport au H1N1, du 8 au 14 novembre
Health
November 18, 2009 2:16 PM
SANTÉ/PROMOTION DE LA SANTÉ--Résumé de la situation par rapport au H1N1, du 8 au 14 novembre
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
H1N1 Summary, Nov. 8 to Nov. 14
Health
November 18, 2009 2:14 PM
HEALTH/HEALTH PROMOTION--H1N1 Summary, Nov. 8 to Nov. 14
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
Les ambulanciers paramédicaux néo-écossais ont maintenant accès aux dossiers des patients dans l'ambulance
Health
November 18, 2009 10:40 AM
SANTÉ--Les ambulanciers paramédicaux néo-écossais ont maintenant accès aux dossiers des patients dans l'ambulance
Le premier système au Canada qui donne aux ambulanciers paramédicaux un accès instantané aux dossiers de santé MedicAlert a été lancé avec succès en Nouvelle-Écosse. Dans un délai de quelques heures après la mise en ligne du système, un ambulancier paramédical d'Halifax a pu accéder à des renseignements qui ont potentiellement sauvé la vie du patient qu'il transportait à l'hôpital.
Nova Scotia Paramedics Gain In-ambulance Access to Patient Records
Health
November 18, 2009 10:35 AM
HEALTH--Nova Scotia Paramedics Gain In-ambulance Access to Patient Records
NOTE: A social media version of this release with hi-res downloadable photographs, video and audio clips, will be available later today, Nov. 18, at www.gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2009-11-18-patient-records.asp .
The first system in Canada to provide paramedics with instant access to MedicAlert health records has been successfully launched in Nova Scotia. Within hours of the system going live, a paramedic in Halifax accessed potentially life-saving information en route to the hospital with a patient.
Personal Health Information Legislation Introduced
Health
November 4, 2009 2:46 PM
HEALTH--Personal Health Information Legislation Introduced
Nova Scotian's personal health information would be better managed under proposed legislation introduced today, Nov. 4.
Nouveaux conseils au sujet de la grippe H1N1
Health
October 29, 2009 1:35 PM
SANTÉ / PROMOTION ET PROTECTION DE LA SANTÉ--Nouveaux conseils au sujet de la grippe H1N1
Les Néo-Écossais ont maintenant accès à des renseignements plus détaillés sur les mesures à prendre en cas de symptômes de la grippe, c'est-à-dire la fièvre ou la toux, le mal de gorge et la fatigue extrême.
New Advice to Nova Scotians on H1N1 Care
Health
October 29, 2009 1:34 PM
HEALTH/HEALTH PROMOTION/PROTECTION--New Advice to Nova Scotians on H1N1 Care
Nova Scotians now have more detailed advice on what to do if they have flu-like symptoms, which include fever and/or cough, sore throat and extreme tiredness.
Emergency Department Accountability Legislation Introduced
Health
October 28, 2009 2:29 PM
HEALTH--Emergency Department Accountability Legislation Introduced
New legislation introduced today, Oct. 28, will provide public accountability to communities experiencing emergency department closures and will require the health minister to report annually on closures to the House of Assembly.
Province Celebrates Patient Safety Week
Health
October 28, 2009 10:55 AM
HEALTH--Province Celebrates Patient Safety Week
Patients are encouraged to become more involved in their care as part of Canadian Patient Safety Week, Nov. 2 - 6.
Good Neighbor Protocol to be Signed
Health
October 27, 2009 12:10 PM
HEALTH--Good Neighbor Protocol to be Signed
An agreement signed today, Oct. 27, between health-care unions and the province will help ensure patients receive good care during an emergency by making it easier for health-care providers to go where they are most needed.
New Dietitians Act Introduced
Health
October 21, 2009 3:12 PM
HEALTH--New Dietitians Act Introduced
A new dietitians act introduced today, Oct. 21, will update the licensing process, define the profession's role and responsibilities, and help ensure the public's interest is protected through establishment of a new professional college.
New Infection Control Centre Established
Health
October 19, 2009 12:07 PM
HEALTH--New Infection Control Centre Established
Patients will benefit from better co-ordinated and consistent ways to limit the spread of infection with the province's first Infection Prevention and Control Centre.
Improving Wait Times for Surgical Patients
Health
September 25, 2009 12:51 PM
HEALTH--Improving Wait Times for Surgical Patients
NOTE: A social media release with downloadable hi-res photographs, video and audio clips will be available later today at gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2009-09-25-health.asp .
A new patient registry will improve surgical wait times by providing more timely and accurate information to district health authorities and doctors.
Province Announces New ER Advisor
Health
September 22, 2009 2:05 PM
HEALTH--Province Announces New ER Advisor
The province is taking an important step to keep its commitments on emergency rooms and reducing ER wait times with the appointment of Dr. John Ross as Nova Scotia's first provincial advisor on emergency patient care.
Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Medals Awarded
Health
September 4, 2009 2:59 PM
HEALTH--Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Medals Awarded
Fourteen Nova Scotia paramedics were presented with the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal by Lt.-Gov. Mayann Francis, today, Sept. 4, at Province House in Halifax.
Indemnité de soignant
Health
August 11, 2009 9:24 AM
SANTÉ--Indemnité de soignant
Les soignants admissibles en Nouvelle-Écosse pourront recevoir de l'aide financière en reconnaissance de leur rôle important et à l'appui de leurs efforts visant à aider leurs proches ou leurs amis.
Allowance to Aid Caregivers
Health
August 11, 2009 9:22 AM
HEALTH--Allowance to Aid Caregivers
Eligible caregivers in Nova Scotia will be able to receive financial assistance which recognizes their important role and supports their efforts to assist loved ones and friends.
Lancement du service Info-Santé 811 en Nouvelle-Écosse
Health
July 29, 2009 1:24 PM
SANTÉ--Lancement du service Info-Santé 811 en Nouvelle-Écosse
REMARQUE : Une version « médias sociaux » de ce communiqué de presse, accompagnée de photos, d'audioclips et de vidéoclips, sera disponible (en anglais seulement) plus tard aujourd'hui 29 juillet sur le site gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2009-07-29-healthlink.asp .
Les Néo-Écossais peuvent maintenant composer le 811 pour obtenir des conseils et des renseignements fiables en matière de santé.
Nova Scotia Launches HealthLink 811
Health
July 29, 2009 1:07 PM
HEALTH--Nova Scotia Launches HealthLink 811
NOTE: A social media version of this release, including photographs, audio and video clips, will be available later today, July 29, at gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2009-07-29-healthlink.asp .
Nova Scotians can now dial 811 and be confident health advice and information will be waiting on the other end of the line.
Mise à jour sur le virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain), le 24 juillet
Health
July 24, 2009 1:37 PM
SANTÉ / PROMOTION ET PROTECTION DE LA SANTÉ--Mise à jour sur le virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain), le 24 juillet
Des cas du virus H1N1 (grippe porcine chez l'être humain) continuent d'être signalés en Nouvelle-Écosse. Le premier décès associé au virus dans la province a été confirmé par la régie régionale de la santé Capital, aujourd'hui 24 juillet. La patiente était dans la cinquantaine et elle avait des problèmes de santé sous-jacents.