South Shore Health District Seeks Input on Health Services

Residents in the South Shore 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 on the South Shore will be held on June 15 in Blockhouse, June 16 in Liverpool and Caledonia, June 17 in New Ross, and June 20 in New Germany.

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], 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 422-2129 in Halifax Regional Municipality.

NOTE: A complete list of meetings being held on the South Shore follows.

June 15 Blockhouse Fire Hall, Blockhouse 7 p.m.-9 p.m. June 16 Masonic Hall, Caledonia 2 p.m.-4 p.m. June 16 Trinity Parish Hall, Liverpool 7 p.m.-9 p.m. June 17 New Ross Family Resource Centre, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
New Ross June 20 Epworth United Church, New Germany 7 p.m.-9 p.m.