Women across Nova Scotia deserve access to healthcare that understands and meets their needs. Our PC government is taking targeted action to improve breast screening, menopause care, gynecology and other services while strengthening how women’s healthcare is co-ordinated across the province.
That work includes a strategic push to expand access to breast screening and reduce wait times, along with a new Menopause Centre of Excellence in Spryfield, expected to open this winter.
To support better menopause care, the government is also introducing a Women’s Health Research and Innovation Grant. The grant will support new ideas to improve care for women, with an initial focus on menopause. A new education co-ordinator will help healthcare providers, educators and the public better understand menopause.
“Women have told us more action is needed to improve access to the health services they need,” said Michelle Thompson, PC Minister of Health and Wellness. “These new initiatives will ensure women's health remains a priority, while bringing together the expertise needed to make meaningful improvements for women today and into the future.”
Putting Women’s Voices at the Centre
Improving care means listening to the people who depend on it.
A new Women’s Health Summit will hold its first meeting this fall, bringing together community organizations, advocates, patients, healthcare providers and other stakeholders to help shape future priorities.
Our PC government is also creating a provincial Women’s Health Clinical Collaborative and a dedicated Women’s Health Program within the Department of Health and Wellness.
With representatives from Nova Scotia Health, IWK Health and the department, the collaborative will develop a road map for a more co-ordinated, efficient and sustainable women’s health system. Together, these new bodies will strengthen provincial leadership, oversight and accountability for women’s health initiatives and system planning.
These steps reflect our PC government’s commitment to making women’s health a priority, improving access to care today and building stronger services for the future.