Cape Breton Health District Seeks Input on Health Services

Residents in the Cape Breton health district are being asked for their input on how the province delivers continuing-care services to infants, children, youth, adults and seniors.

"It's important we hear from all Nova Scotians on this important health-care issue," said Health Minister Angus MacIsaac. "The input we receive will help us build a better system."

Continuing-care services include home care, nursing homes, end-of-life care, adult day centres, adult protection, and other services that support people of all ages living in the community.

More than 50 public meetings will be held throughout the province during June and July. Public input and additional research will be used to develop short and long-term plans for continuing-care services.

The public meetings in the Cape Breton area will be held on June 14 in Cheticamp and Neil's Harbour; June 15 in Christmas Island and Eskasoni; and June 16 in Sydney and Louisbourg.

More information about continuing care and a schedule of public meetings is available on the Department of Health website at www.gov.ns.ca/health .

Written submissions will be accepted by e-mail to [email protected], or by mail to Project Manager, Strategic Framework Project, Continuing Care Branch, PO Box 488, Halifax, N.S., B3J 2R8, or by fax to 1-866-544-7700 (toll-free). Input can also be provided by calling toll-free 1-877-564-3400 or by fax to 1-866-544-7700.

NOTE: A complete list of meetings being held in the Cape Breton health district follows.

June 14 Senior Citizen's Hall, Salle 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
de retraites, Cheticamp June 14 Cabot High School, Neil's Harbour 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. June 15 Christmas Island Fire Hall, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
8539 Brand Narrows Hwy,
Christmas Island June 15 NADACA Building, 70 Gabriel St., 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Eskasoni June 16 St. George's Hall, Napean Street 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Sydney June 16 St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Hall, Main Street, Louisbourg