Radiology in Nova Scotia
April 10th, 2025
Nova Scotia’s Lung Screening Program expanding to Cape Breton, eastern mainland
Nova Scotians aged 50 to 74 who have smoked daily for 20 years or more at any point in their lives can contact the program by calling 1-833-505-LUNG (5864).
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“More Nova Scotians die of lung cancer than all other cancers combined, and there is a lot of shame associated with it. Many people believe that they bring it on themselves because they smoke, but smoking is an addiction, and we are here to help,” said Dr. Daria Manos, medical director of the Lung Screening Program.
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“This is why the Lung Screening Program offers tobacco cessation supports to anyone interested in quitting. However, a person does not have to stop smoking to qualify for lung screening. Our job is to help Nova Scotians prevent lung cancer when we can or find it earlier when treatment works better.”
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The provincial government says, to date, more than 2,700 people have called or been referred to the program, which launched in the Halifax Regional Municipality and West Hants in January 2024.
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A new mobile MRI unit will serve communities across the province
November 18th, 2024
From Cape Breton to Yarmouth, and communities in between, it’s an innovative approach to delivering care outside the traditional hospital setting.
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“Anything that we can do to add capacity to the system is a benefit for all Nova Scotians. It’s better for the patients, better for the families, and it’s better for the communities."
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September 16th, 2024
New MRI Suite Enhances Patient Care at Halifax Infirmary
The new suite at the QEII’s Halifax Infirmary, offering quality, safety and comfort, is equipped with MRI technology that provides clearer, more detailed images – essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment in areas such as neurology, cardiology, orthopedics, abdominal and urological care.
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“This significant advancement reaffirms our commitment to enhancing diagnostic imaging and elevating patient care across Nova Scotia,” said Michelle Thompson, Minister of Health and Wellness. “With two cutting-edge MRI units, the new suite will help reduce wait times and provide Nova Scotians with faster access to advanced imaging. This means quicker, more accurate diagnoses, which are essential for timely and effective treatment.”
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September 12th, 2024
‘A paradigm shift': Canada’s first StarGuide Hybrid SPECT/CT nuclear medicine scanner
Last spring, Canada’s first StarGuide Hybrid SPECT/CT nuclear medicine scanner by GE HealthCare arrived at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, ushering in a new era of nuclear medicine. It’s what Dr. Steven Burrell, the QEII’s head of nuclear medicine, describes as a “paradigm shift.”
“In the first month, we’ve scanned more than 100 patients on the StarGuide. It’s been incredible to see the benefits that we anticipated coming to life and the impact on patient care,” says Dr. Burrell, adding that the StarGuide is “exceeding our expectations — which were very high.”
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