Urgent Care
Finding Urgent Care in the Eastern Shore.
Our Urgent Care Centre provides service consistent in its access to care in this community, and those with unexpected but non-life threatening health concerns will be able to receive care the same day.
Our other services include:
Mental health services, nutrition education and counselling (dieticians), electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), medical labs, x-rays, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, well woman clinics, diabetes centre, blood collection, specimen drop off site, water testing drop off site.
Private Practice and Family Medicine.
Private practice physicians and their contribution to the health care of Sheet Harbour and area stand as a beacon of medical care and support for our residents. From routine check-ups, vaccinations, and preventative care to managing chronic conditions and providing acute illness care, a rural practice is equipped to handle a wide range of health concerns. Rural family practice medicine prides itself on its patient-centered approach, ensuring that each individual receives personalized care designed to support not only physical health but also emotional and mental well-being. There's a committment to building long-term relationships with patients to create a welcoming environment where patients feel heard, valued, and cared for. A family doctor embodies the essence of community healthcare.
Health Management Support.
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. It is the largest employer in the province, with more than 24,000 employees, 2,500 physicians and 7,000 volunteers working from 45 different facilities. Its largest hospital is the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax.
211 Nova Scotia is a free, confidential helpline and web service, that connects you to a community and social services in Nova Scotia in over 140 languages.
Nova Scotians may access health information and advice by dialing 811. Registered Nurses are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide reassurance concerning health issues and questions.