Where to find Care
Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province.
Mission: To achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together.
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations.
IMPORTANT: if you currently do not have a family doctor, please call 811 or visit
needafamilypractice.nshealth.ca
to be added to the Registry.
If you’re not sure whether your name is on the Registry, or if your contact details have changed, please call 811.
Virtual Care NS
VirtualCareNS provides Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practice Registry with free, online visits with a primary care provider (doctor or nurse practitioner) until they are placed with a permanent family practice.
Looking for a Primary Care Provider?
Go to:
“Need a Family Practice Registry”
The Need a Family Practice Registry assists Nova Scotians who are looking for a primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner).
Where to Go for Health Care
When you may not be able to see your primary care provider and you require urgent treatment. You may also not have a primary care provider. Here is how to start.
Community Pharmacy Primary Care Clinic
These pharmacist-led clinics provide an extended suite of pharmacy primary care services at no charge to people with a valid Nova Scotia Health Card.
Blood Collection Locations
All blood collection services now require booked appointments. Visit this site to find Blood Collection Sites and for information on how to book an appointment.
Mobile Primary Care Clinics
The mobile primary care clinic is a temporary service to ensure we are bridging a gap in primary care services currently being experienced around the province.
Emergency Department Wait Times
If you need help immediately, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department no matter the estimated wait time. The estimated wait times listed on the site are based on those at the lower end of the triage scale.
Temporary service and facility closure notices
Temporary service and facility closure notices.
Get updated information on facility closures across Nova Scotia.