Nova Scotia Health
Need a Family Practice Registry Line: 8-1-1Need a Family Practice Registry Line: 1-866-770-7763 - Within Canada * When a local phone cannot dial 8-1-1
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The?Need a Family Practice Registry?assists Nova Scotians who are looking for a primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner).
Registration can be completed on the website at anytime or by calling 811 during registration hours.
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Nova Scotia Health
VirtualCareNS
VirtualCareNS Administrative Team: 1-888-755-8555 - Call for questions about the programVisit Website
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VirtualCareNS provides Nova Scotians access to a Nova Scotian primary-care provider (doctor or nurse practitioner) online through their computer or mobile device.
See website for full information on how to access VirtualCareNS: https://www.nshealth.ca/clinics-programs-and-services/virtual-care-ns
Please note: to get healthcare or speak to a healthcare provider, you need to request a visit through your account.
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Website helps Nova Scotians find primary care options near them.
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Enhances and restores mobility through a variety of hands-on treatments, education, and exercise prescription. Provides a personalized treatment plan based on the individual's specific needs.
Please visit the website for a list of physiotherapy locations and contact numbers: https://www.nshealth.ca/clinics-programs-and-services/physiotherapy
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Occupational therapists offer a broad range of client-centred screening, assessment and intervention services to individuals and groups of all ages.
Occupation (meaningful daily activities) is used in a therapeutic manner to develop, restore, maintain or enhance a client's ability to safely and effectively perform self-care, productivity or leisure activities.
Please visit the website for a list of occupational therapy locations and contact numbers: https://www.nshealth.ca/clinics-programs-and-services/occupational-therapy
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Audiologists work to:
- Reduce the impact of hearing loss
- Test hearing
- Help people and groups learn about hearing loss
- Teach about hearing loss
- Study hearing loss and its impact
Audiologists are trained in advanced test procedures and follow recognized practice standards and work with other health care professionals to identify and diagnose hearing problems. Using a variety of tests, the audiologist assesses different parts of the ear:
- Outer ear
- Middle ear
- Inner ear
- Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE)
After reviewing these tests, the audiologist will discuss the results with you and make recommendations about whether more tests are required, if a medical referral might be appropriate, or if hearing aid amplification should be considered.
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Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia
Hearing and Speech - Halifax - IWK Health Centre - Newborn Hearing Screening Program
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Audiologists work to:
- Reduce the impact of hearing loss
- Test hearing
- Help people and groups learn about hearing loss
- Teach about hearing loss
- Study hearing loss and its impact
Audiologists are trained in advanced test procedures and follow recognized practice standards and work with other health care professionals to identify and diagnose hearing problems. Using a variety of tests, the audiologist assesses different parts of the ear:
- Outer ear
- Middle ear
- Inner ear
- Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE)
After reviewing these tests, the audiologist will discuss the results with you and make recommendations about whether more tests are required, if a medical referral might be appropriate, or if hearing aid amplification should be considered.
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IWK Health Centre
IWK Health Centre - Halifax
Children's Physiotherapy: 902-470-5041Women's Physiotherapy: 902-470-8365
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Helps children, youth, and women achieve their highest level of physical functioning by providing assessment, treatment, and consultation.
Offers community outreach to schools, daycares, and homes as appropriate in partnership with community caregivers.
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Audiologists work to:
- Reduce the impact of hearing loss
- Test hearing
- Help people and groups learn about hearing loss
- Teach about hearing loss
- Study hearing loss and its impact
Audiologists are trained in advanced test procedures and follow recognized practice standards and work with other health care professionals to identify and diagnose hearing problems. Using a variety of tests, the audiologist assesses different parts of the ear:
- Outer ear
- Middle ear
- Inner ear
- Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE)
After reviewing these tests, the audiologist will discuss the results with you and make recommendations about whether more tests are required, if a medical referral might be appropriate, or if hearing aid amplification should be considered.
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Provides a directory of opticians.
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Provides an online list of registered optometrists in Nova Scotia.
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Audiologists work to:
- Reduce the impact of hearing loss
- Test hearing
- Help people and groups learn about hearing loss
- Teach about hearing loss
- Study hearing loss and its impact
Audiologists are trained in advanced test procedures and follow recognized practice standards and work with other health care professionals to identify and diagnose hearing problems. Using a variety of tests, the audiologist assesses different parts of the ear:
- Outer ear
- Middle ear
- Inner ear
- Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE)
After reviewing these tests, the audiologist will discuss the results with you and make recommendations about whether more tests are required, if a medical referral might be appropriate, or if hearing aid amplification should be considered.
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An online listing of dietitians across Nova Scotia.
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Government of Nova Scotia - Office of Addictions and Mental Health
Office of Addictions and Mental Health
1-833-768-2183 Visit Website
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Offers a range of health and wellness supports and services to volunteer firefighters and ground search and rescue personnel in Nova Scotia. Services are offered 24-hours, 365 days a year and are confidential.
Services offered include:
- Individual counselling therapy with registered clinicians in-person, over the phone or online, to support mental illness, grief and loss, post-traumatic stress, mental health crisis and more
- Family and couples' therapy
- Wellness supports, including stress management tools
- Addictions and substance use support
- Support to manage chronic illness, including access to registered dieticians
- Legal advice from experts in family law on issues such as separation, divorce, and custody
- Financial guidance and resources, including debt management, bankruptcy, and retirement
- Support with relationships, parenting, childcare, and elder care
This is a partnership between the Office of Addictions and Mental Health and Telus Health
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North End Community Health Centre
General Inquiries: 902-429-5290 - MOSH ReceptionistGeneral Inquiries: 902-802-3332 - Outreach Nurse
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Provides accessible primary health care services to people who are experiencing homelessness, insecurely housed, street involved and underserved in the community. Mobile van travels to a variety of locations to provide nursing/medical services and occupational therapy (OT) services.
Please visit the website for a full list of locations they visit and services they provide.
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Audiologists work to:
- Reduce the impact of hearing loss
- Test hearing
- Help people and groups learn about hearing loss
- Teach about hearing loss
- Study hearing loss and its impact
Audiologists are trained in advanced test procedures and follow recognized practice standards and work with other health care professionals to identify and diagnose hearing problems. Using a variety of tests, the audiologist assesses different parts of the ear:
- Outer ear
- Middle ear
- Inner ear
- Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE)
After reviewing these tests, the audiologist will discuss the results with you and make recommendations about whether more tests are required, if a medical referral might be appropriate, or if hearing aid amplification should be considered.
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Réseau Santé Nouvelle-Écosse
Réseau Santé Nouvelle-Écosse - Central Region
General Inquiries: 902-412-7729Visit Website
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Propose une liste de professionnels de la santé francophones françaises qui sont prêts à offrir des soins de santé en langue française. Cette liste est disponible le site web.
Provides a list of French-speaking health professionals who are willing to provide health care in French. This list is available on the website.
Provides a list of French-speaking health professionals who are willing to provide health care in French. This list is available on the website.
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Provides an online search and map tool of all pharmacies across Nova Scotia as well as a printable telephone directory.
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Provides an online database to find a dentist.
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Nova Scotia Regulator of Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, and Denturism
General Inquiries: 902-444-7241Visit Website
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Website provides an online listing of regulated dental hygienists, dental technologists, and denturists who have established independent practices and provide services in alternate settings.
Denturists and dental hygienists' practice settings can include long term care facilities, collaborative practices, multi-discipline clinics, mobile services, or a stand-alone (storefront) office.
Dental technologists may own and operate dental laboratories, and they work collaboratively with other oral health professionals.
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Nova Scotia Regulator of Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, and Denturism
General Inquiries: 902-444-7241Visit Website
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Website provides an online listing of licensed, practising dental hygienists, dental technologists, dental laboratory technicians and denturists in Nova Scotia; and permitted dental laboratory technicians.
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College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia
1-877-282-7767 General Inquiries: 902-422-5823
Investigations Department - Fax: 902-422-5271
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Provides an online searchable directory of practicing physicians, podiatrists and physician assistants in Nova Scotia that is updated daily.
Please note: Inclusion in this listing does not mean that a physician is accepting new patients
Please note: Inclusion in this listing does not mean that a physician is accepting new patients
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Audiologists work to:
- Reduce the impact of hearing loss
- Test hearing
- Help people and groups learn about hearing loss
- Teach about hearing loss
- Study hearing loss and its impact
Audiologists are trained in advanced test procedures and follow recognized practice standards and work with other health care professionals to identify and diagnose hearing problems. Using a variety of tests, the audiologist assesses different parts of the ear:
- Outer ear
- Middle ear
- Inner ear
- Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE)
After reviewing these tests, the audiologist will discuss the results with you and make recommendations about whether more tests are required, if a medical referral might be appropriate, or if hearing aid amplification should be considered.
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Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists
Registrar: 902-229-1001Deputy Registrar: 902-510-0737
Administrative Assistant: 204-515-4138
Practice Advisor: 902-600-6273
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Provides an online list of private practice physiotherapy services.
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Provides an online directory of hearing health care professionals across the province.
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