Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital
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Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital (ESMH) is a hospital in Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia. It is operated by Nova Scotia Health Authority.[1]
Services
- Palliative and Respite Care
- Acute Care
- Outpatient/Emergency
- Ambulatory Care
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Laboratory Services
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Clinical Nutrition
- Social Services
- Adult Day Clinic, Diabetic Clinic, Meals-on-Wheels
History
Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital was built to serve the easternmost area of coastal Halifax County from East Ship Harbour to Ecum Secum. It was proposed by a group of community members, led by Dr. Duncan MacMillan.Template:Sfn The architect was Leslie R. Fairn.Template:Sfn Construction started in 1947 and the hospital was opened on May 24, 1949.Template:Sfn It cost $170,000. $34,000 was contributed by the provincial and federal governments, and the remaining $136,000 came from community donations.Template:Sfn The Canadian Red Cross ran the hospital until July 15, 1954.Template:Sfn
In 1983, a new wing was added to the hospital. The old wing was converted to a nursing home, named Duncan MacMillan Nursing Home.[2] In 2011, Duncan MacMillan Nursing Home was demolished and replaced by Harbourview Lodge.
References
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- ↑ Website
- ↑ Janice Christie, "Sheet Harbour to receive new Nursing Home"
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Sources
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