Halifax Infirmary site emergency department is experiencing high patient volumes

Halifax Infirmary site emergency department is experiencing high patient volumes
**** NSHA Media Release

Overcrowding at QEII Health Sciences Centre, Saturday, September 10, 2022

​ The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s Halifax Infirmary site emergency department is experiencing high patient volumes this weekend.​ Patient waits in the emergency department may be long.​ We appreciate your continued patience. ​ Please do not hesitate to visit the QEII emergency department if you are experiencing an emergency. ​ Anyone with urgent medical needs should call 911. For non-urgent care, please call your family doctor or visit a walk-in clinic. ​ For general health advice and information call 811, which is a service offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week by experienced registered nurses. ​ The provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line can also be reached 24/7 by calling 1-888-429-8167.