Cumberland Health Authority Seeks Input on Health Services

Residents in the Cumberland 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 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 were 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 Cumberland area public meetings -- via videoconferencing through the province's telehealth network -- will be held on Monday, Sept. 12 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Amherst, Springhill, Parrsboro, Advocate and Pugwash.

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.

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

Sept. 12, 7-9 p.m. Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre
19428 Highway 2, Amherst

All Saints Springhill Hospital
10 Princess St., Springhill

North Cumberland Memorial Hospital
260 Church St., Pugwash

Bayview Memorial Health Centre
3375 Highway 209, Advocate

South Cumberland Community Care Centre
50 Jenks Ave., Parrsboro