Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital

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The pond in the Eastern Shore Memorial Garden in front of the Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital

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.

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