Resources
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Medical - Greenwood - Adult
Atlantic Breast Cancer Net
Web: http://www.abcn.ca/
Atlantic Breast Cancer Net (ABCN) is a web based community news and information portal for Atlantic Canada Breast Cancer groups to submit their resources, articles, sites and papers for inclusion.
Diabetes Centre - Annapolis Royal
Phone: (902) 532-2381 ext 149
Web: www.diabetescareprogram.ns.ca/dc/Annapolis/annapolis.asp
Provides information on all aspects on how to care for diabetes for those with diabetes, their family and the health professionals that care for them.
Wheelchair Skills Program
Phone: (902) 473-1268
Web: http://www.wheelchairskillsprogram.ca/
Helps people in wheelchairs overcome everyday obstacles. This program is based on 20 years of research, at Dalhousie University, into wheelchair stability and performance.
Atlantic Centre of Research, Access and Support for Students with Disabilities
Phone: (902) 420-5452
TTY: (902) 425-1257
Web: http://www.smu.ca/administration/atlcentre/Community%20Health%20Boards
Community Health Boards
Web: www.avdha.nshealth.ca/community/default.asp
Each Annapolis Health Board office has a phone number listed on the website.
These health boards is comprised of a board of volunteers who are concerned with teh health issues at the community level, providing health information in locla offices and online
Nova Scotia Health Network
Web: http://www.nshealthnetwork.ca/
This health and wellness directory is provided to support Nova Scotia’s health care system. This site provides access to a province wide health and wellness directory that is created and maintained using the best available technology and common standards.
Nova Scotia Disabled Persons Commission
Phone: (902) 424-8280
Toll Free: 1-800-565-8280 (within NS)
Web: www.gov.ns.ca/disa/
Links to disability sites regarding various topics including income support, transportation, education, recreation, etc.
Intraspec
Web: http://intraspec.ca/find-a-doctor.php
The Intraspec website provides a free provincial listing of health lines and doctor availability for each province to assist you in your search for finding quality health care.
Public Health - Middleton Nova Scotia
Phone: (902) 825-3385
Web: http://www.avdha.nshealth.ca/programs/publichealth.asp
Public Health Nova Scotia is a team of health professionals who work together with the community, families and individuals to precent illness, protect and promote health and achieve overall wellbeing. Some of the services and programs they offer include prenatal classes, healthy beginnings, baby café and much more. Go to their website for more information on their services and programs.
Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia- Valley Chapter
Phone: (902) 582-7443
Web: http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/bians1/
The Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia is a non-profit organization which provides support for people with brain injuries and their families. This organization serves as an advocacy group with the government, the public and the health care system.
