Government is expanding dental coverage for young Nova Scotians through the Children’s Oral Health Program.

Government intends to act on all of the recommendations received from an expert advisory panel tasked with looking at how to improve the quality of care in long-term care facilities in the province.

NOTE: This release was sent on behalf of the advisory panel on long-term care. The minister’s expert advisory panel released its recommendations today, Jan. 15, to improve the quality of long-term care in Nova Scotia.

Medical teams and patients at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax will soon have faster access to critical information needed for diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injuries.

Government is starting its search for the team that will design, construct, finance and maintain the new construction of the QEII New Generation project, Nova Scotia’s largest health project to date.

A new main entrance will give patients, members of the community and health professionals better access to the Dartmouth General Hospital.

Government and the IWK Health Centre announced plans today, Dec. 4, to double the size of the emergency department and replace an aging MRI scanner.

Health and Wellness Minister Randy Delorey raised a flag at Province House today, Nov. 29, to mark HIV/AIDS Awareness Week and World AIDS Day.

A new electronic system will enhance quality of care in long-term care facilities across Nova Scotia.

Tous les Néo-Écossais sont encouragés à recevoir le vaccin contre la grippe, même les bébés âgés de six mois.

All Nova Scotians over six months old are encouraged to get a flu shot.

Two new public health physicians are now practising in Nova Scotia.