Village and West End Family Pharmachoice

10/09/2025

If u have trouble booking, we are offering a walk-in clinic for one day only: Tuesday, October 14th (while supplies last)

9am to 12pm at WestEnd Family PharmaChoice

2pm to 5pm at Village Family PharmaChoice

Bring you current NS HealthCard and dress in layers. You will be refused if you do not have a short-sleeved or bare-arm type of clothing. Need unrestricted access to your upper arm where the deltoid muscle is located.

Nova Scotians can now book appointments for the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. These safe, effective and free vaccines are recommended for everyone aged six months and older.

You can get the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines from participating family doctors, nurse practitioners, family practice nurses, pharmacies, public health offices and mobile units.

There are several options for booking an appointment:
- online at: https://novascotia.ca/vaccination
- through the YourHealthNS app
- by calling 1-833-797-7772
- by calling your primary care provider.

Read more: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/09/influenza-covid-19-vaccine-appointments-available-book

10/03/2025

Living in Nova Scotia and need support?

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available in Nova Scotia:

📞 Provincial Mental Health & Addictions Crisis Line – 1-888-429-8167 (24/7, toll-free)
📞 988 Su***de Crisis Helpline – Call or text 988 (24/7)
📞 811 – HealthLine – Dial 811 for non-emergency health advice, including mental health concerns
📞 211 Nova Scotia – Dial 211 to connect with community and social services, including mental health supports

Reaching out is a sign of strength. 💜💚 You don’t have to face it alone.

10/02/2025

Sometimes, the world feels heavy. Uncertainty about work, family, finances, or global events can take a real toll on our mental health. Stress, anxiety, and feelings of isolation can build up quickly.

But here’s the truth: talking to someone can make all the difference. 💚
A listening ear, a safe space, and the reminder that you don’t have to carry your feelings alone can help lighten the load.

💬 Reach out to a friend, family member, or someone you trust.
💬 Connect with a member of our team—we’re here to listen.
💬 Remember, help and hope are always within reach.

Together, we can move through uncertain times with strength and support.

10/02/2025

Queen Street (from Walker Street to East Prince Street - at Salmon River Road) will be closed on Friday, October 3 and on Monday, October 6 for street preparation and paving.

The closure will be in effect from 6:00 am - 5:00 pm on these dates.

Detours will be in place; please use an alternate route if possible.

10/02/2025

For those wishing to come to WestEnd Family PharmaChoice today:
- the Intersection of Prince and King is under construction for re-paving
- please access us via Willow to King or thru Dominion St.

Also Friday and Monday there will be construction on Queen St which will make arrival from Bible Hill a challenge

09/23/2025

ACOG reaffirms the safety and benefits of acetaminophen use during pregnancy.
More than two decades of research have found no causal link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children. Acetaminophen continues to be an important and safe option for managing pain and fever in pregnancy—conditions that can pose serious risks to pregnant patients and their fetuses if left untreated. Learn more about acetaminophen use during pregnancy: https://bit.ly/4mqIzWr

09/18/2025

https://fundraise.yourrideforcancer.ca/s/4074/8808/s

Today ONLY...every dollar raised will be DOUBLED up to $250,000, thanks to the generosity of The Christina and Hedley G. Ivany Charitable Foundation.

Please consider supporting / donating to this great cause. Many people are spending a lot of time and effort for the Ride for Cancer to help raise funds. Please consider supporting them!

One in two Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. It’s me or it’s you. Join the fight today by donating to my ride.

09/12/2025

Infants under eight months and adults 75 years and older will soon have access to free protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Today, September 10, Nova Scotians aged 75 and older can book their free RSV vaccine through pharmacies and public health, with the first appointments Monday, September 15. Primary care providers will begin offering the vaccine in November.

The program for infants under eight months will be offered every year during the RSV season, which typically begins in late fall and lasts until spring. Newborns will be offered their dose before being discharged from hospital, and other eligible infants can receive their dose from their primary care provider or public health. This year, the program runs from October 15 to April 30.

RSV is a common respiratory virus that can lead to severe complications such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia, particularly in infants and older adults.

Adults age 75 years and older can book their vaccine online at http://novascotia.ca/vaccination or by calling 1-833-797-7772.

Read more at: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/09/10/province-expanding-access-rsv-protection-infants-older-nova-scotians

09/11/2025

Renovations starting at Colchester East Hants Health Centre emergency department

Renovations begin tomorrow at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre (CEHHC) emergency department (ED) in Truro.

The emergency department waiting room and triage will be temporarily relocated to the ambulance bay, next to the current ED entrance. The ambulance bay will serve as the main entrance and waiting area until renovations are complete.

During this time, the emergency department entrance will be closed. People seeking urgent and emergency care will be redirected to the ambulance bay, located next to the emergency department. Hospital and security staff will be on site to direct patients and visitors and new signs have been installed to direct people to the temporary entrance. There will be no impact to EHS ambulance access during this time.

Renovations are expected be complete by mid-November.

For less urgent care, people are reminded they can also access:

• The Parrsboro Urgent Treatment Centre located at South Cumberland Community Care Centre
• The Urgent Treatment Centre at Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital in Tatamagouche
• All Saints Springhill Hospital’s Collaborative Emergency Centre
• North Cumberland Health Care Centre Collaborative Emergency Centre in Pugwash
• Where to go for healthcare – Colchester County is a helpful guide to accessing healthcare services in Colchester County:https://www.nshealth.ca/sites/default/files/documents/Where%20to%20go%20For%20Care%20-%20Colchester%20County%20-%20June%202025_0.pdf

Other supports:

• YourHealthNS helps Nova Scotians navigate the healthcare system. Download the app to find information easier and faster, right from a mobile device or computer. Nova Scotians without a mobile device can access YourHealthNS online: https://www.yourhealthns.ca
• For general health advice and information call 811, a service offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week by experienced registered nurses.
• The Mental Health Crisis Line can also be reached 24/7 by calling 1-888-429-8167.

Nova Scotia Health’s goal is to resume normal operations quickly and safely, doing everything possible to reduce the impact on patients and the public.

Nova Scotia Health appreciates the public’s patience during this time. Patient concerns relating to the temporary service relocation can contact Patient Relations by calling toll-free 1-844-884-4177 or by email to NZpatientrelations@nshealth.ca.

09/10/2025

Attention Canadians flying to Mexico! 🇨🇦🛫🌴

Check out our infographic below for tips on how to make your arrival a breeze, and share it with your fellow travelers!

For up-to-date information on entry and exit requirements ➡ https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/mexico