Ways to Access Care

When you need healthcare in Nova Scotia, you have more options than you think for care right in your community.

YourHealthNS

YourHealthNS helps Nova Scotians better navigate the healthcare system. It’s a one-stop shop to book services, navigate care, and find information easier and faster, right from a mobile device or computer.

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Pharmacy Primary Care Clinics

Access to primary care through select pharmacy clinics, where pharmacists can assess and prescribe treatment for common and chronic illnesses.

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Mobile Primary Care Clinics

Primary care clinics that travel to communities across the province to provide treatment for non-urgent health issues.

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Urgent Treatment Centres

Providing access to care for those with unexpected, non-life threatening health concerns.

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VirtualCareNS

Free online visits with a primary care provider for Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practice Registry.

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Electronic Referrals (eReferrals)

Primary care providers and surgeons can now send electronic referrals for surgery, magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs), ultrasounds and bone mineral density testing.

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More Ways to Access Care

Mental Health & Addictions

Mental health and addictions services (outpatient, inpatient and crisis support) to help make sure that addictions treatment and recovery is accessible throughout the province.

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Access Wellness

A free, single-session supportive counselling service available to all Nova Scotians.

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Tranquility

A free online counselling service for individuals experiencing mild to moderate depression and anxiety.

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VaxRecordNS

Access to vaccination records online through your Nova Scotia health card.

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Seniors and Long-Term Care

Providing older Nova Scotians with the wellness and care they deserve, where and when they need it.

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Air Ambulance LifeFlight

New EHS LifeFlight airplane to transport non-critical care patients and free up ground ambulances and paramedics.

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Care Coordination Centre (C3)

A new centre that shows information in real-time to help reduce wait times and improve patients’ experiences.

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