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Qe Ii Health Sciences Centre Halifax Infirmary Site

Description:QEII Health Sciences Centre Halifax Infirmary Site offers emergency care, virtual care, and chronic disease management in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Service Area:Halifax, Nova Scotia and beyond
Categories:HospitalPrimary CareSpecialist MedicineNursingOther
Departments
Charles V. Keating Emergency and Trauma CentreQEII Cancer Centre

Patient and Visitor Experience for Qe Ii Health Sciences Centre Halifax Infirmary Site

Funding:public
Patient Instructions
  1. 1Patients and visitors will receive a validation ticket to leave gated lots at the QEII Health Sciences Centre 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 at your clinics. At the QEII emergency departments, security personnel will provide validation tickets to patients and visitors.
  2. 2Patients who need transportation between the HI and VG sites can take the patient and staff shuttle, which runs between sites every 20 minutes during the day.
  3. 3Patients and visitors at the QEII have free access to wireless Internet services (Wi-Fi). The network name is QEII_wifi.
  4. 4Please leave valuables at home.
  5. 5To use VirtualCareNS, you need to: Have a valid Nova Scotia health card number. Be able to access the internet through a computer or mobile device. Have an e-mail address. Be located within the province when accessing VirtualCareNS.
  6. 6If you are requesting a visit for a child or a dependent, they need to be at the virtual visit. It is not possible to get care for a patient who is not at the virtual visit.
  7. 7If you do not have a primary care provider and are not on the Need a Family Practice Registry, you can register online or by calling 811.
  8. 8If you have used Maple as a paid customer in the past, you will need to convert your account to a VirtualCareNS account. Please contact https://www.getmaple.ca/contact-us/.
  9. 9If you are an adult who has a child or children under the age of 16, you can add them to your VirtualCareNS profile.
  10. 10Children aged 15 and younger should be registered as dependents on their guardian's account. Make sure that you include the dependent's Nova Scotia healthcare card number on their profile when creating their profile on your account. Dependents must be able to attend any visits you request for them.
  11. 11When your care team knows as much as they can about you, they are able to provide the best possible care. One way you can help them get to know you is by filling out a Social History and sharing it with them.

Services & Specialties for Qe Ii Health Sciences Centre Halifax Infirmary Site

Main Services

Emergency Care
Virtual Care
Continuing Care
Home and Community Care
Long-Term Care
Respite and Caregiver Support
Health Equipment
Frailty and Elder Care
Chronic Pain Management
Public Health
  • Emergency Care
  • Virtual Care
  • Continuing Care
  • Home and Community Care
  • Long-Term Care
  • Respite and Caregiver Support
  • Health Equipment
  • Frailty and Elder Care
  • Chronic Pain Management
  • Public Health
  • COVID-19 Testing
  • COVID-19 Vaccines
  • Surgery
  • Blood Collection
  • Laboratory Services
  • X-Ray
  • Ultrasound
  • CT Scan
  • MRI
  • Bereavement Support
  • Family Presence
  • Hospice
  • Medical Assistance in Dying
  • Music Therapy
  • Palliative Care
  • Cancer Treatment
  • Mental Health and Addictions
  • Diabetes Management
  • Kidney Disease and Dialysis
  • Heart Health
  • Lung Health
  • Brain Health
  • Orthopedics
  • Pre-Pregnancy and Fertility
  • Pregnancy Care
  • Labour and Delivery
  • Infant Health and Care
  • Organ and Tissue Donation
  • Spiritual Care
  • Patient Education
  • Library Services
Telehealth:Yes — VirtualCareNS offers virtual access to primary care providers via computer or mobile device for Nova Scotia residents with a valid health card. Full Care is available for those on the Need a Family Practice Registry, offering advice, prescriptions, tests, and specialist referrals. Basic Care provides advice or prescription renewals (excluding controlled substances) and is available 24/7/365.

Specialties

The following types of medical expertise are offered by providers indicated to work at this location.
RespirologistUrgent CareOncologistPsychiatristPsychologistEndocrinologistNephrologistCardiologistNeurologistOrthopedic Surgeon
  • Respirologist
  • Urgent Care
  • Oncologist
  • Psychiatrist
  • Psychologist
  • Endocrinologist
  • Nephrologist
  • Cardiologist
  • Neurologist
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Geriatrics

Qe Ii Health Sciences Centre Halifax Infirmary Site Contact and Communication

Qe Ii Health Sciences Centre Halifax Infirmary Site Metadata and Administrative Details

Hospital Affiliations: Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine
Research Involvement: The QEII is a multi-campus teaching and research organization with a focus on advancing medical knowledge.
Facilities: Drugstores, Libraries, Charles V. Keating Emergency and Trauma Centre, QEII Cancer Centre
Parking Info: Free lot

Qe Ii Health Sciences Centre Halifax Infirmary Site Accessibility and Amenities

Access Notes: *Please note that the shuttle bus is not wheelchair accessible.
Parking Info: Free lot

Location of Qe Ii Health Sciences Centre Halifax Infirmary Site

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