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Qe Ii Health Sciences Centre Dickson Building

Description:QEII Health Sciences Centre Dickson Building in Halifax, NS offers cancer care, radiation treatment, and chronic kidney disease management.
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Service Area:Central Zone, Nova Scotia
Categories:Specialist MedicineHospital
Departments
QEII Cancer CentreJames and Edna Claydon radiation treatment centreNephrologyPain Management Unit

Patient and Visitor Experience for Qe Ii Health Sciences Centre Dickson Building

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

Monday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Funding:public
Patient Instructions
  1. 1Patients and visitors will receive a validation ticket to leave gated lots at QEII without paying. Tickets will be available at information desks and registration kiosks. Where kiosk registration isn’t necessary, rebate tickets will be given out by clerical staff in their respective clinics. At the QEII emergency departments, validation tickets will be provided to patients and visitors by security personnel.
  2. 2Patients and families who are mobile and need transportation between the Victoria General (VG) and Halifax Infirmary (HI) sites are welcome to take the QEII shuttle.
  3. 3A referral from your family doctor to Nephrology is required to access this Renal Clinic.
  4. 4You can refer yourself or you can be referred by a health care provider for the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program. In either case, you must call to activate your referral and express interest before you start the program.
  5. 5A referral from your primary care provider (doctor or Nurse Practitioner) is required to be seen in one of our Chronic Pain Services clinics.
  6. 6You need a referral from your family doctor to access the Colposcopy Clinic.
  7. 7A physician referral is required and appointments are booked in advance for Echocardiogram.
  8. 8A referral is required through the Renal Program for Facility Dialysis Units.
  9. 9A referral is required through the Renal Programs in Halifax, Yarmouth and Sydney for Home Dialysis Unit.
  10. 10Referrals from physicians throughout the province are accepted at fax # - (902) 473-8430 for Hypertension Clinic.
  11. 11For Sexual Health Clinics, you can book an appointment online. Appointments will be available 48 hours in advance, separated by symptomatic and asymptomatic (no symptoms). Phone lines will remain open on clinic days between 1 and 3 p.m., if you need to speak with a nurse or require assistance in booking.
  12. 12For STI Care Now, you can book an appointment online. Appointments will be available 48 hours in advance, separated by symptomatic and asymptomatic. Phone lines will remain open on clinic days between 1 and 3 p.m., if you need to speak with a nurse or require assistance in booking.
  13. 13Clinicians receive referrals from various referral sources, depending on the service required for Victoria General Medicine - Surgery - Cancer Care Program.
  14. 14For Well Woman Clinics, you can book an appointment online. Appointments will be available 48 hours in advance, separated by symptomatic and asymptomatic (no symptoms). Phone lines will remain open on clinic days between 1 and 3 p.00 p.m., if you need to speak with a nurse or require assistance in booking.
  15. 15A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray. Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.
Physical Directions
  1. 1The Dickson building is located at the Victoria General site of the QEII.
  2. 2Enter through the main entrance of the Dickson Building, then take the elevator to the 5th floor for Sexual Health Clinics, STI Care Now, and Well Woman Clinics.
  3. 3Turn right off the elevator and the desk is right in front of you.
  4. 4Follow signs to the Victoria Building (attached directly, wheelchair accessible) for the Scotia Room Restaurant and Starbucks on the Main floor.

Services & Specialties for Qe Ii Health Sciences Centre Dickson Building

Main Services

Cancer care program
Radiation treatment
Outpatient clinics
Chronic Kidney Disease (Renal) Clinic
Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
Chronic Pain Services
Colposcopy Clinic
Echocardiogram
Facility Dialysis Units
Home Dialysis Unit
  • Cancer care program
  • Radiation treatment
  • Outpatient clinics
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (Renal) Clinic
  • Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
  • Chronic Pain Services
  • Colposcopy Clinic
  • Echocardiogram
  • Facility Dialysis Units
  • Home Dialysis Unit
  • Hypertension Clinic
  • Sexual Health Clinics
  • STI Care Now
  • Victoria General Medicine - Surgery - Cancer Care Program
  • Well Woman Clinics
  • X-Ray
Telehealth:Yes — Virtual urgent care is available onsite daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for some services, even when the emergency department is closed. Online and in-person options are available for the Chronic Pain Self-Management Program.

Specialties

The following types of medical expertise are offered by providers indicated to work at this location.
InternistNephrologistOncologistCardiologistRadiologistUrgent Care
  • Internist
  • Nephrologist
  • Oncologist
  • Cardiologist
  • Radiologist
  • Urgent Care

Subspecialties

Areas of expertise within broader specialties, provided by clinicians with advanced training.
Renovascular Medicine
Sleep Medicine
Acute Renal Failure
Other
Maternal Fetal Medicine
  • Renovascular Medicine
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Acute Renal Failure
  • Other
  • Maternal Fetal Medicine
  • General Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Nephrology
  • Renal Metabolism
  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Renal Imaging
  • Chronic Renal Failure
  • Addiction Medicine
  • General Nephrology
  • Glomerular Disease
  • Hereditary Kidney Disease

Provider Languages Spoken

Languages in addition to English that are spoken by at least one provider at this location.
Russian
Polish

Qe Ii Health Sciences Centre Dickson Building Contact and Communication

Qe Ii Health Sciences Centre Dickson Building Referral Information

Referral Process: Referrals are required for most specialized services. Specific referral processes vary by clinic.
How to Refer: Referrals can be made by family doctors, primary care providers, or through the Renal Program. Fax referrals are accepted for the Hypertension Clinic.
Required Documents
  • Referral from family doctor/primary care provider
  • or through the Renal Program.

Qe Ii Health Sciences Centre Dickson Building Metadata and Administrative Details

Hospital Affiliations: QEII Health Sciences Centre
Facilities: On-site food and drink (Starbucks, Scotia Room Restaurant), bank machines, spiritual spaces, parking.
Parking Info: Free patient and visitor parking with validation. Parking lot entrances on University Ave. and South Park St. Free on-site parking after 2:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Staff parking available at Garrison Grounds and College Street lots with free shuttle service.

Qe Ii Health Sciences Centre Dickson Building Accessibility and Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator Access: Yes
Access Notes: The Victoria Building, which houses food services, is attached directly and is wheelchair accessible.
Parking Info: Free patient and visitor parking with validation. Parking lot entrances on University Ave. and South Park St. Free on-site parking after 2:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Staff parking available at Garrison Grounds and College Street lots with free shuttle service.

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