Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - HealthPress releases from the Government of Nova Scotia. Distributed by Communications Nova Scotia.Province to Begin Funding Cancer Drug- August 15, 2008 NOTE: A list of key dates and details for the Avastin implementation plan follows this release. Eligible Nova Scotians suffering from metastatic colorectal cancer will now have the drug Avastin publicly funded.http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20080815001 Bourses offertes aux infirmires francophones- August 14, 2008 Les infirmires francophones auront une raison de plus pour dbuter leur carrire en Nouvelle-cosse.http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20080814002 Bursaries Offered to French-speaking Nurses- August 14, 2008 French-speaking nursing students will have extra incentive to begin their careers in Nova Scotia.http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20080814001 Government Seeks Input on Personal Health Information Legislation- August 6, 2008 The province is inviting the public and health organizations to offer ideas about the protection and use of personal health information.http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20080806005 Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Medals Awarded- August 5, 2008 Three Nova Scotia paramedics were presented the Exemplary Service Medal for Emergency Medical Services by Lt.-Gov. Mayann Francis, today, Aug. 5, at Province House.http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20080805006 Un foyer de soins de Yarmouth sera remplac- August 1, 2008 Les rsidents de la rgion de Yarmouth auront un nouveau foyer de soins pour remplacer la Villa St-Joseph-du-Lac, un tablissement de soins de longue dure de 79 lits situ Yarmouth.http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20080731012 Yarmouth Nursing Home to be Replaced- August 1, 2008 Yarmouth-area residents will benefit from a nursing home to replace Villa St. Joseph-du-Lac, a 79-bed long-term care facility in the town.http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20080731006 |