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.
 

Public Health Stakeholders Gatherings

Public Health is a complex system with multiple players and multiple sectors across Nova Scotia. The future of our health depends on building a shared vision and commitment to action. We need your engagement.

Mark your calendar to attend one of the Public Health Stakeholders Gatherings happening in a community near you!

Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax,
October 8th, 2009 (9:30 am - 3:30 pm)

Best Western, Liverpool,
October 22nd, 2009 (9:30 am - 3:30 pm)

St. FXU, Antigonish, November 5th, 2009 (9:30 am - 3:30 pm)
*Unfortunately due to activity related to public H1N1 immunization clinics a decision was made to postpone this gathering. Information will be updated when new details are confirmed.

Delta Hotel, Sydney,
November 26, 2009 (9:30 am - 3:30 pm)
Unfortunately due to activity related to public H1N1 immunization clinics a decision was made to postpone this gathering. Information will be updated when new details are confirmed.

Universite Sainte-Anne Chapel, Church Point Campus,
November 26, 2009 (9:30 am - 3:30 pm)
Unfortunately due to activity related to public H1N1 immunization clinics a decision was made to postpone this gathering. Information will be updated when new details are confirmed.

Click here for more info and to watch our video invite!

 

News Releases

Vaccination contre la grippe H1N1 étendue à un plus grand nombre de personnes

Nov. 05, 2009 - 5:04 PM
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 5 novembre. Le Dr Robert Strang, médecin-hygiéniste en chef de la Nouvelle-Écosse, a annoncé aujourd'hui 5 novembre, que le vaccin contre la grippe H1N1 est maintenant offert à un plus grand nombre de personnes. (full text)

H1N1 Immunization Campaign Expanded

Nov. 05, 2009 - 5:02 PM
NOTE: A social media version of this release, including hi-res, downloadable photographs, video and audio clips will be available later today, Nov. 5 at http://gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2009-11-05-h1n1.asp . Nova Scotia's H1N1 vaccination campaign has been expanded, Dr. Robert Strang, the province's chief public health officer, announced today, Nov. 5. (full text)

Résumé de la situation par rapport au H1N1 du 25 au 31 octobre

Nov. 04, 2009 - 1:57 PM
La Nouvelle-Écosse continue de connaître une augmentation des cas de H1N1 partout dans 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 : (full text)

H1N1 Summary, Oct. 25 to Oct. 31

Nov. 04, 2009 - 1:48 PM
Nova Scotia continues to experience an increase of 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: -- 377 lab-confirmed cases -- 26 hospitalizations for H1N1 -- No H1N1-related deaths since the province's one H1N1 fatality in July. (full text)

Le vaccin contre la grippe H1N1 sera uniquement offert aux groupes à risque au cours de la semaine prochaine

Oct. 30, 2009 - 4:34 PM
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 30 octobre à l'adresse http://gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2009-10-30-h1n1.asp. La Nouvelle-Écosse modifie sa stratégie de vaccination en raison de problèmes d'approvisionnement du vaccin au niveau national. (full text)

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