Nova Scotia to Introduce At-Home HPV Testing Kits
Nova Scotia is set to introduce at-home HPV testing kits to improve accessibility to testing for individuals without primary care physicians. Doctor Robert Grimshaw of the Nova Scotia Health Cervical Cancer Screening Program has announced the anticipated rollout within the next two years. This initiative aims to streamline the testing process and encourage more individuals to undergo HPV screening, empowering residents to take proactive steps towards safeguarding their health.
Halifax Snubbed from 2024-2025 SailGP Season Host List
Halifax has been left high and dry as it was snubbed from the list of hosts for the 2024-2025 SailGP season. Despite hosting a record-breaking event, the city will not see the prestigious race return next season. The SailGP race in Halifax attracted a whopping fifty-thousand spectators, with massive crowds gathering on the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts to witness the thrilling event unfold. The United States leads the pack with the most destinations on the event list, scheduled to host three races in the upcoming season.
New Lung Screening Program Launched in Nova Scotia to Save Lives
A new lung screening program has been launched in Nova Scotia, aiming to save lives by preventing lung cancer and detecting it at an earlier stage. The program, which includes clinical assessment and computerized tomography (CT) scans, targets individuals at…