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Victoria General Hospital

Description:Victoria General Hospital in Halifax, NS offers services like diagnostic imaging, specialized clinics, and a pharmacy.
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Categories:HospitalPharmacySpecialist Medicine
Departments
Diabetes CentreBlood Collection LocationDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryNephrology/Transplant Inpatient UnitNova Scotia Home Parenteral Nutrition Program for AdultsPalliative Care Bereavement Program - Central ZoneDepartment of Urology

Patient and Visitor Experience for Victoria General Hospital

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

Monday:6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Funding:public
Patient Age Range:Patients must be 12 years and older for blood collection. Otherwise, all ages are generally accepted for various services.
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. 2Appointments are required for blood collection service. If you have a referral, you may book an appointment for blood collection at this location anytime online or by calling 902-473-2074 or toll-free 1-833-942-2298 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding holidays).
  3. 3Patients must be 12 years and older for blood collection.
  4. 4If you think you might have a urological condition, or you would like to meet with a urologist, please contact your family physician or primary care provider for a referral.
  5. 5Grief counseling is available in person or virtually. In-person sessions are offered at the Bereavement Coordinator’s office at the Victoria General Hospital (Palliative Care, 7A-055), weekly at Alderney Gate Public Library in Dartmouth, and occasionally at the Bedford and Lower Sackville Libraries.
  6. 6Grief and Bereavement Services can be accessed through self-referral by contacting the Bereavement Coordinator.
  7. 7As your surgeon works with you to decide if you will need surgery, they may ask you to complete a health history questionnaire. How you respond will help clinic staff determine if you need an in person appointment, a virtual appointment or a phone call leading up to your scheduled surgery. Your answers will also help them decide what other tests or services you may need.
Physical Directions
  1. 1The Victoria Building is located at the Victoria General site of the QEII.
  2. 2The parking lot entrances are located on University Ave. and South Park St.
How to Book

Patients can book blood collection appointments online or by phone. For other services, a referral from a primary care provider is generally required, and appointments are then scheduled.

Services & Specialties for Victoria General Hospital

Main Services

Accessing Primary Health CareNeed a Family Practice RegistryVirtual Care NSCommunity Pharmacy Primary ClinicsUrgent Treatment CentresMobile Primary Care ClinicsEmergency CareVirtual CareContinuing CareHome and Community Care
  • Accessing Primary Health Care
  • Need a Family Practice Registry
  • Virtual Care NS
  • Community Pharmacy Primary Clinics
  • Urgent Treatment Centres
  • Mobile Primary Care Clinics
  • Emergency Care
  • Virtual Care
  • Continuing Care
  • Home and Community Care
  • Long-Term Care
  • Respite and Caregiver Support
  • Health Equipment
  • Protecting Vulnerable Adults
  • Delirium
  • Early Mobility Program
  • Chronic Pain
  • Public Health
  • Your Health Records
  • Covid-19 Symptoms
  • Testing
  • COVID Vaccines
  • Living with COVID-19
  • Preparing for your Appointment
  • Surgery
  • Blood Collection
  • In-Home Blood Collection
  • Laboratory Services
  • Specimen Testing
  • Water Testing
  • X-Ray
  • Ultrasound
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • CT Scan
  • MRI
  • Bereavement Support
  • NSH Ethics Support
  • Family Presence
  • Hospice
  • In-home Respite
  • Medical Assistance in Dying
  • Music Therapy
  • Palliative Care
  • Pride Health
  • Cancer
  • Mental Health and Addictions
  • Diabetes
  • Kidney Disease and Dialysis
  • Heart Health
  • Lung Health
  • Brain Health
  • Orthopedics
  • LGBTQ2S+ Health
  • Pre-Pregnancy and Fertility
  • Pregnancy
  • Labour and Delivery
  • Infant Health and Care
  • Organ and Tissue Donation
  • Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Testing
  • CAT Scan (CT)
  • Endocrinology Clinic
  • Incontinence & Voiding Dysfunction Clinic
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Male Infertility & Andrology Clinic
  • Nephrology/Transplant Inpatient Unit
  • Nova Scotia Home Parenteral Nutrition Program for Adults
  • Nuclear Medicine Tests
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMF)
  • Palliative Care Bereavement Program
  • Perioperative Anesthesia Clinic
  • PET CT Scan
  • Social Work
  • Urology
  • Victoria General Medicine - Surgery - Cancer Care Program
Telehealth:Yes — Virtual care options are available, including Virtual Care NS and Virtual Urgent Care.

Specialties for Victoria General Hospital

The following types of medical expertise are offered by providers indicated to work at this location.
InternistOphthalmologistOrthopedic SurgeonEndocrinologistUrologistNephrologistDietitianGastroenterologistOncologistRadiologist
  • Internist
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Endocrinologist
  • Urologist
  • Nephrologist
  • Dietitian
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Oncologist
  • Radiologist

Subspecialties for Victoria General Hospital

Areas of expertise within broader specialties, provided by clinicians with advanced training.
Sleep Medicine
Other
Maternal Fetal Medicine
General Internal Medicine
Addiction Medicine

Victoria General Hospital Contact and Communication

Patients should contact via:phone
Providers should contact via:fax

Victoria General Hospital Referral Information

Referral Process: A physician referral is required for Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Testing, CAT Scan (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine Tests, PET CT Scan, and Ultrasound. Patients requiring Endocrinology care are required to have a referral sent to 902-473-5912. For Incontinence & Voiding Dysfunction Clinic, Male Infertility & Andrology Clinic, and Urology, contact the family physician or primary care provider for a referral. Referrals to music therapy are made through allied health care professionals. Nephrology/Transplant Inpatient Unit requires a referral through the Nephrology or Transplant Program in Halifax. Nova Scotia Home Parenteral Nutrition Program for Adults requires the referring gastroenterologist to complete and fax the Nova Scotia Home TPN program checklist for home assessment and the referral. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMF) requires a referral from a physician or dentist. Social Work referrals can be made by patients, family members, friends, community agencies and/or any member of the inter-disciplinary health care team. Victoria General Medicine - Surgery - Cancer Care Program clinicians receive referrals from various referral sources depending on the service required.
How to Refer: Fax referral form for Endocrinology (902-473-5912) and Nova Scotia Home Parenteral Nutrition Program for Adults (902-473-3966). Mail, fax (902-473-6855), or email (omfsbooking@cdha.nshealth.ca) for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMF). For other services, contact the primary care provider for a referral or follow specific instructions provided.
Required Documents
  • Referral letter
  • patient’s name
  • date of birth
  • health card number/expiry date
  • phone numbers for day and evening
  • complete mailing address with postal code for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMF). Nova Scotia Home TPN program checklist for home assessment and the referral for Nova Scotia Home Parenteral Nutrition Program for Adults.

Victoria General Hospital Metadata and Administrative Details

Hospital Affiliations: QEII Health Sciences Centre
Facilities: On-site labs, pharmacy (Shoppers Drug Mart), imaging (X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET CT, Nuclear Medicine), cafeteria (Scotia Room Restaurant), Starbucks, bank machines.
Parking Info: Free patient visitor parking available with entrances on University Ave. and South Park St. Validation tickets are provided at information desks and registration kiosks. Free on-site parking is available Monday to Friday after 2:30 p.m., as well as during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Staff parking is available at designated lots (Garrison Ground and College Street lots) with a free staff shuttle.

Victoria General Hospital Accessibility and Amenities

Accessible Parking: true
Parking Info: Free patient visitor parking available with entrances on University Ave. and South Park St. Validation tickets are provided at information desks and registration kiosks. Free on-site parking is available Monday to Friday after 2:30 p.m., as well as during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Staff parking is available at designated lots (Garrison Ground and College Street lots) with a free staff shuttle.

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