TeleHealth
TeleHealth
On November 1, 2016, Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) assumed management of Telecare services (now TeleHealth) from McKesson Canada. This includes 811, Gambling Support Network (GSN) and Tobacco Free Nova Scotia (TFNS) for the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness and 811 for the Prince Edward Island Department of Health and Wellness.
811 Telecare
811 Telecare provides residents of Nova Scotia and PEI in non-emergency situations a standardized phone number to call and speak about their symptoms or illness with a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (Nova Scotia residents can also call 1-866-770-7763).
Tobacco Free Nova Scotia (TFNS)
Tobacco Free Nova Scotia (TFNS) provides ongoing counselling, program referrals across the province of Nova Scotia, as well as helpful information for clients who are considering reducing or quitting the use of tobacco. To reach TFNS, dial 811 and ask to speak with a counsellor.