Yarmouth Regional Hospital

Description:Yarmouth Regional Hospital in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia offers emergency care, primary care, and specialist medicine services.
Location:60 Vancouver Street, Yarmouth, NS
Phone:902-742-3541
Email:ginette.theriault@nshealth.ca
Service Area:Shelburne, Yarmouth and Digby Counties
Categories:HospitalSpecialist Medicine
Departments:
Diabetes CentreEmergency DepartmentCommunity-Based Cancer ClinicsUrgent Treatment CentreCardiovascular ClinicChronic Kidney Disease (Renal) ClinicHome Dialysis UnitPrimary Care Clinics
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Patient and Visitor Experience for Yarmouth Regional Hospital

Opening Hours

*Opening hours are subject to change & may not be accurate. Contact the clinic for the most up-to-date info.
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
Patient Age Range:All ages, with specific programs for patients aged 65+ (Early Mobility Program).
Best Fit Patients:The Yarmouth Regional Hospital provides care to 58,000 people in Shelburne, Yarmouth and Digby Counties, offering a wide range of services.
Patient Instructions:
  • Patients must buzz to enter after 8 p.m. at the North Main Entrance.
  • Patients and visitors must use front-north main entrance after 8 p.m.
  • Patients with appointments in Building C, doctors offices, cancer centre, etc., may use the Rehab / Day Surgery Entrance.
  • Please check with nursing staff if you want to visit outside of standard visiting hours.
  • Water sample must be collected the same morning as drop-off and not the evening before using the water testing bottle and requisition provided by Nova Scotia Health.
  • Appointments are required for blood collection service.
  • Rapid test pick up and PCR testing are by appointment only.
  • When making an appointment for Urgent Treatment Centre, patient will be assessed by a nurse to ensure they are going to the best place for care.
  • If you follow a special diet or have food-related allergies or sensitivities, let us know when you arrive.
  • Be sure to have your private insurance card with you and let the admitting clerk know you have requested a private or semi-private room.
How to Book:

Patients can book appointments online for blood collection and EKG, or by calling the respective department phone numbers. Some services require a referral from a primary care provider.

Services and Specialties for Yarmouth Regional Hospital

Main Services

Primary CareFamily MedicineUrgent TreatmentEmergency CareVirtual CareContinuing CareHome and Community CareLong-Term CareRespite and Caregiver SupportHealth Equipment
  • Primary Care
  • Family Medicine
  • Urgent Treatment
  • Emergency Care
  • Virtual Care
  • Continuing Care
  • Home and Community Care
  • Long-Term Care
  • Respite and Caregiver Support
  • Health Equipment
  • Protecting Vulnerable Adults
  • Frailty and Elder Care
  • Delirium
  • Early Mobility Program
  • Chronic Pain
  • Public Health
  • Health Records
  • COVID-19 Testing
  • COVID Vaccines
  • Surgery
  • Blood Collection
  • In-Home Blood Collection
  • Laboratory Services
  • Specimen Testing
  • Water Testing
  • X-Ray
  • Ultrasound
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • CT Scan
  • MRI
  • Bereavement Support
  • 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 Testing
  • Breast Screening
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Cardiovascular Clinic
  • Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic
  • Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
  • COPD Care and Education
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
  • Facility Dialysis
  • Health Lifestyle Group
  • Hip and Knee Pre-habilitation Program
  • Hip Arthritis and Hip Replacement
  • Home Dialysis
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Knee Arthritis and Knee Replacement
  • Live and Learn (Cardiovascular Health Educational Class)
  • Mammogram
  • Nuclear Medicine Tests
  • Nutrition Education and Counselling
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Postnatal Care
  • Pre-admission Clinic
  • Prenatal Clinics
  • Psychosocial Oncology
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
  • Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program
  • Well Woman Clinics
Telehealth Available:Yes
Telehealth Details:Virtual care options are available, including the YourHealthNS app and online appointment booking for various services.

Specialties for Yarmouth Regional Hospital

The following types of medical expertise are offered by providers indicated to work at this location.
Emergency Medical ServicesFamily DoctorInternistNephrologistCardiologistOncologistRadiologistOrthopedic SurgeonRespirologistPsychiatrist
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Family Doctor
  • Internist
  • Nephrologist
  • Cardiologist
  • Oncologist
  • Radiologist
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Respirologist
  • Psychiatrist
  • Obstetrician & Gynecologist

Yarmouth Regional Hospital Contact and Communication

Additional Phone Numbers:
Email:ginette.theriault@nshealth.ca
Patients should contact via:phone
Providers should contact via:phone

Yarmouth Regional Hospital Referral Information

Referral Process: Referrals are required for many specialized services, including Diabetes Centre, Community-Based Cancer Clinics, Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, CAT Scan, Chronic Kidney Disease (Renal) Clinic, Chronic Pain Self-Management Program, Chronic Pain Services, INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Facility Dialysis Units, Hip and Knee Pre-habilitation Program, Home Dialysis Unit, Interventional Radiology, MRI, Nuclear Medicine Tests, and X-Ray.
How to Refer: Referrals can be made by family doctors, nurse practitioners, or specialists. For some services, patients can self-refer by phone.
Required Documents:
  • Referral forms and updated X-rays are required for orthopedic services. Water testing requires specific bottles and requisitions.
Specific Referral Forms:
  • The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program - Referral Form (.pdf)

Yarmouth Regional Hospital Metadata and Administrative Details

Facilities: Cafeteria, vending machines, gift shop, bank machines, change machine, chapel/quiet space.

Yarmouth Regional Hospital Accessibility and Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible: Unknown
Elevator Access: Unknown

Provider Languages Spoken

There is record of at least one provider speaking each of the following languages on site.
English

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