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South Shore Regional Hospital

Description:South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia offers emergency care, chronic pain management, and virtual care services.
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Categories:HospitalSpecialist MedicineOther
Departments
Emergency DepartmentDepartment of Mental HealthDepartment of ObstetricsDepartment of Intensive CareDepartment of SurgeryDepartment of MedicineWomen and Children's Health Program

Patient and Visitor Experience for South Shore Regional Hospital

Hours of Operation *Hours may vary; please contact the clinic to confirm.

Monday:00:00 - 24:00
Tuesday:00:00 - 24:00
Wednesday:00:00 - 24:00
Thursday:00:00 - 24:00
Friday:00:00 - 24:00
Saturday:00:00 - 24:00
Sunday:00:00 - 24:00
Funding:public
Patient Age Range:All ages (infant health, elder care, general hospital services)
Patient Instructions
  1. 1Visitors are welcome throughout the day according to patient preference and care needs.
  2. 2For private/semi-private rooms, let the booking clerk know when they call with your admission date and have your insurance card ready.
  3. 3To order TV service, dial 1-866-223-3686 from your bedside telephone.
  4. 4To request telephone service, dial 899 from your bedside telephone.
  5. 5Turn off cell phones in non-cell phone friendly areas.
  6. 6Order meals from the Dial for Dining menu by dialing 844 from your bedside phone.
  7. 7If you have a special diet or allergies, inform staff upon arrival.
  8. 8If family brings food, discuss with your nurse before eating.
  9. 9Do not leave perishable items at bedside; use refrigerators and label food.
  10. 10Water samples for testing must be collected the same morning as drop-off using NS Health provided bottles and requisitions.
  11. 11Appointments are required for blood collection service; book online or by calling toll-free 1-833-998-2722.
  12. 12Rapid test pick up and PCR testing for COVID-19 are by appointment only.
  13. 13For emergency care, go directly to the department and ring the bell. If immediate help is needed, call 911.
  14. 14For breast screening, women over 40 with no breast problems/implants can self-refer by calling HRM: 473-3960 or Toll-Free: 1-800-565-0548. Have health card ready.
  15. 15For ECG/EKG, a referral and appointment are required. Book online at https://booking.nshealth.ca.
  16. 16For Mammogram, women/men with symptoms should get a referral from a family doctor. Women over 40 with no breast problems/implants can self-refer by calling HRM: 902-473-3960 or Toll-Free: 1-800-565-0548. Have health card ready.

Services & Specialties for South Shore Regional Hospital

Main Services

Emergency Care
Virtual Care
Continuing Care
Frailty and Elder Care
Chronic Pain Management
Public Health Services
COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 Vaccines
Surgery
Blood Collection
  • Emergency Care
  • Virtual Care
  • Continuing Care
  • Frailty and Elder Care
  • Chronic Pain Management
  • Public Health Services
  • COVID-19 Testing
  • COVID-19 Vaccines
  • Surgery
  • Blood Collection
  • Laboratory Services
  • Specimen Testing
  • Water Testing
  • X-Ray
  • Ultrasound
  • CT Scan
  • MRI
  • Bereavement Support
  • NSH Ethics Support
  • Family Presence
  • Hospice
  • In-home Respite
  • Medical Assistance in Dying
  • Music Therapy
  • Palliative Care
  • Pride Health
  • Protecting Vulnerable Adults
  • Respite and Caregiver Support
  • Cancer Care
  • Mental Health and Addictions
  • Diabetes Management
  • Kidney Disease and Dialysis
  • Heart Health
  • Lung Health
  • Brain Health
  • Orthopedics
  • LGBTQ2S+ Health
  • Pre-Pregnancy and Fertility
  • Pregnancy Care
  • Labour and Delivery
  • Infant Health and Care
  • Organ and Tissue Donation
  • Breast Screening
  • Cancer Patient Navigation
  • Cardiovascular Risk Factor Clinic
  • COPD Outreach Program
  • Early Mobility Program
  • Echocardiogram
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
  • Heart Function Clinics
  • Hip and Knee Pre-habilitation Program
  • Hip Arthritis and Hip Replacement
  • Home Exercise Program
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Knee Arthritis and Knee Replacement
  • Mammogram
  • Nuclear Medicine Tests
  • Nutrition Education and Counselling
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Postnatal Care
  • Pre-admission Clinic
  • Pre-anaesthesia Clinic
  • Prenatal Clinics
  • Psychosocial Oncology
  • Rapid Access TIA and Stroke Secondary Prevention Clinic
  • Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program
  • Well Woman Clinics
Telehealth:Yes — Virtual urgent care is available onsite daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. even when the emergency department is closed. The Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team offers a 24-hour phone service.

Specialties

The following types of medical expertise are offered by providers indicated to work at this location.
Family DoctorGeneral SurgeonOthersEmergency Medical ServicesAnesthesiologistUrgent CareCardiologistOncologistRadiologistNephrologist
  • Family Doctor
  • General Surgeon
  • Others
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Anesthesiologist
  • Urgent Care
  • Cardiologist
  • Oncologist
  • Radiologist
  • Nephrologist
  • Respirologist
  • Neurologist
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Obstetrician & Gynecologist
  • Pediatrician
  • Psychiatrist
  • Endocrinologist

Provider Languages Spoken

Languages in addition to English that are spoken by at least one provider at this location.
German
French
Spanish

South Shore Regional Hospital Contact and Communication

South Shore Regional Hospital Referral Information

Referral Process: Referrals are required for many specialist services. Specific referral forms are mentioned for some programs.
How to Refer: Fax referral forms (e.g., for Cardiovascular Risk Factor Clinic, Heart Function Clinics, Rapid Access TIA Clinic). For INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program, family physicians or respirologists fill out a referral form. For Cancer Patient Navigation, any healthcare provider may refer a patient.
Required Documents
  • Referral letter/requisition from doctor/nurse practitioner for many services (e.g.
  • CT Scan
  • Echocardiogram
  • ECG/EKG
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Ultrasound
  • X-Ray). For Hip/Knee Pre-habilitation/Replacement
  • a completed referral form and updated X-rays are required.
Specific Referral Forms
  • INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program Referral Form - Western/Northern/Eastern Zone (.pdf)

South Shore Regional Hospital Metadata and Administrative Details

Facilities: On-site laboratory services, diagnostic imaging (X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT Scan, MRI), cafeteria, gift shop, bank machines.

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