Government of Nova Scotia

ICYMI: Over the past two weeks, the Province announced better access to electronic health records through the YourHealthNS app, the construction of a new collaborative care clinic in Antigonish, the continuation of a therapy program for first responders, free tuition for paramedics and emergency medical responders, and more access to healthcare providers. Here are the details: 🔹 More Nova Scotians can now access their health information anywhere, any time through the YourHealthNS app. For details, visit: https://lnkd.in/ecnrFgPV 🔹 Work has started on a new collaborative care clinic in Antigonish that will improve access to primary healthcare in the community. The clinic will accommodate more than 30 healthcare professionals and support staff and will open in 2025. It will have the capacity to support about 10,000 patients. Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/eGZpADYr 🔹 A program aimed at improving the mental health of Nova Scotia’s first responders and other public safety personnel (PSP) that started as a pilot program will continue. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/eR7Ycg7e 🔹 Nova Scotia will cover full tuition costs for more than 460 people who want to become a primary care paramedic or emergency medical responder. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/ecds6YHZ 🔹 More access to healthcare providers means more comprehensive care for patients of seven collaborative family practices in the Sydney area. Since June 2023, these clinics have welcomed nine new healthcare professionals and increased the availability of several others. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eM2JSyZW

Film productions outside the Halifax region will benefit from additional funding through the Nova Scotia Film & Television Production Incentive Fund. The Distant Location Incentive was developed to address higher production costs incurred outside of the Halifax region and to encourage film producers to expand their projects into rural areas. Under the new two-tiered incentive: - productions filmed more than 100 kilometres from Halifax City Hall will receive up to a seven per cent incentive on total eligible Nova Scotia costs. - productions filmed more than 150 kilometres from Halifax City Hall will receive up to a 10 per cent incentive on total eligible Nova Scotia costs. To learn more visit: https://lnkd.in/egQ4zzWM

Under a new Provincial program, learners choosing healthcare careers as either primary care paramedics or emergency medical responders in Nova Scotia can get free tuition. Minister of Health and Wellness, Michelle Thompson, made the announcement as she officially opened a new Emergency Health Services regional station in Beech Hill, Antigonish County last week. Learn more about the free tuition program, which is expected to cover fees for more than 460 students. You can learn more about the announcement in this news release: https://lnkd.in/ecds6YHZ

Starting this fall, Grade 12 students who meet graduation requirements at the end of the first semester will be able to enter two skilled trades programs at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) sooner. The Province is launching a pilot program that will see 34 eligible students begin at NSCC in February. The pilot includes NSCC’s pre-apprenticeship plumbing program at the Sydney campus and the pre-apprenticeship electrical construction and industrial program at the Truro campus. The program will include nine months of training, allowing students to graduate in November 2025 and enter the workforce faster. To learn more visit: https://lnkd.in/emJCQED8

The official registration portal for the Nova Scotia Guard is ready to receive applications. People can identify which skills they can contribute during an emergency and list preferences such as availability, the distance they are willing to travel, and more. Register at https://nsguard.ca/ . People can call 211 for help filling out the form, if needed. Thank you for your willingness to step up and help your province.

Want to do business with government? Each year, Government of Nova Scotia buys goods, services and construction. Sign up for the Tender Opportunities Notification Service to receive public sector procurement opportunities that match your profile. Sign up at https://lnkd.in/er8HaT3E or call 1-866-399-3377.

Today, on Davis Day, we remember miners killed in coal mines throughout communities in Nova Scotia. Let us reflect on the coal mining heritage, hardships, sacrifice and the bravery and achievements of Nova Scotia's coal miners.