Q: I just moved to the Province - how do I get a Nova Scotia Health Card?
My purse/wallet was stolen and my health card was in it.
My health card has expired.

A: Locally 496-7008 Long Distance 1-800-563-8880

Q: I don't have a family physician, where do I look to find one?

A: The Department of Health offers telephone and web-based services to help Nova Scotians find family physicians who are accepting new patients. People are encouraged to visit http://www.gov.ns.ca/health/physicians/physicians.asp
or call 1-902-424-3047.

Q: I've moved to a new area. How do I find a family physician in my new community?

A: Physicians accepting new patients are listed by community on the department's phone and web-based services. Please visit http://www.gov.ns.ca/health/physicians/physicians.asp
or call 1-902-424-3047.

Q: I want some information on Seniors’ Pharmacare

A: Locally 429-6565 Long Distance 1-800-544-6191

Q: What is the number for the Breast Screening Clinic in Halifax?

A: 473-3960

Q: Where can I get tested for HIV (i.e. the virus that can lead to AIDS)?

A: You can be tested by any family physician who can make the blood requisition either in your name (confidential testing) or instead with a code (non-nominal testing). However, the physician will know your name and you may have to go to your local hospital to have your blood sample taken. The only Anonymous HIV testing clinic currently in the province is in Halifax at Planned Parenthood - Metro Clinic. Here your name is never asked for and the blood is taken on the premises. Call 455-9656 for details.

Q: Where can I get more information on HIV/AIDS?

A: Call the Nova Scotia AIDS Information Line at 1-800-566-2437 (this is run by the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia and operates between 10 am - 4pm Mon. Fri.)

Or contact your local community AIDS service organization:

Halifax

425-4882

New Glasgow

752-6218

Sydney

567-1766

Truro

895-0931 (home phone)

First Nations Atlantic

1-800-565-4255

Injection Drug Users:

Halifax

423-9991

Sydney

539-5556

Q: What is the number for the Mobile Breast Screening Clinic?

A: 1-800-565-0548

Q: What is the number for the Well Woman’s Clinic?

A: 424-2246

Q: I want to open a restaurant

A: Department of Agriculture - 424-6734

Q: Our group wants to have a bake sale/barbecue/supper, etc

A: Department of Agriculture - 424-6734

Q: I have a complaint about a restaurant

A: Department of Agriculture - 424-6734

Q: I want to have a grave moved

A: Call the Medical Officer of Health for the region in which the gravesite is located ie for Central Region call 481-5800

Q: I want to get information on regulations for a cemetery

A: Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations - 424-5200 or 1-800-670-4357

Q: I want information on donating my organs

A: Multi-Organ Transplant Program - 1-877-841-3929

Q: I want registration forms so I can donate my organs

A: Locally 496-7008 Toll Free 1-800-563-8880

Q: I want to be a bone marrow donor

A: Red Cross - 424-1451

Q: I bought hot dogs that said all beef and my son had the same allergic reaction he has when he eats chicken.

A: Health Canada - 426-5773

Q: I lost my S.I.N. card

A: 1-800-206-7218

Q:  I want to get some information on Home Care

A:  1-800-225-7225

Q: I am travelling abroad and want to find out if I need any shots

A: 481-5900

Q: I need my son/daughter’s record of immunization

A: 481-5800

Q: Where can I get the flu shot?

A: Public Health 424-5011 or 481-5800

Q: How can I get in touch with the Medical Examiner?

A: 428-4052

Q: Where can I get some information on health organizations?

A: NSAHO (NS Association of Health Organizations) 832-8500

Q: Where can I get some information on nutrition?

A: Public Health 481-5800

Q:  Where can I get some information on prenatal classes?

A: 424-4874

Q: Where can I get some information on Scent Free?

A: Public Health 481-5800

Q: I am doing a school project and would like a video/information

A: Public Health 481-5800

Q: The corner store in my area is selling cigarettes to minors

A: 424-6259 or 424-5187

Q: How can I get a copy of a birth/marriage/death certificate?

A:  Vital Statistics 424-4381 or 1-877-848-2578

Q: Where I work there is a problem with e.g. air quality, smoking, etc

A: Dept of Labour 424-4328 or Occupational Health & Safety 1-800-952-2687

Q: What is the regulation on children’s car seats?

A: Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations develops and enforces regulations on children's car seats. 424-5851 or 1-800-898-7668. The Nova Scotia Safety Council, ((902) 454-9621) gives excellent advice on car seats and Transport Canada has a comprehensive web site on the subject .

Q:  I have a complaint about a doctor/medical clinic/etc.

A: Call the Medical Society (468-1866) or College of Physicians and Surgeons (422-5823)

Q: I would like to talk to someone about Hepatitis C virus

A: Call 1-800-430-9557

Q:  What is the number for Hepatitis Society of Canada?

A: 1-800-652-4372

Q: What is the phone number for the Environmental Health Clinic in Fall River?

A: 860-0057

Q: I have a gambling problem, where can I call?

A: 1-888-347-8888 or 1-888-347-3331 (hearing impaired)

Q: What is the phone number for the QE2 Hospital in Halifax?

A: 473-2700