Bone Density - Nova Scotia Health Authority
Service/Procedure Summary
Bone mineral density (BMD) tests are usually done with low dosage x-rays. Doctors conduct these tests to determine the health of your bones or to confirm a diagnosis of osteoporosis.
Wait Times
90%
| Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Lunenburg |
Fishermen's Memorial Hospital |
46 days |
|
Yarmouth |
Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
90 days |
|
Truro |
Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
111 days |
|
Kentville |
Valley Regional Hospital |
132 days |
|
Sydney |
Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
138 days |
|
Antigonish |
St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
153 days |
|
Halifax |
QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
164 days |
|
Dartmouth |
Dartmouth General Hospital |
176 days |
50%
| Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Truro |
Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
20 days |
|
Lunenburg |
Fishermen's Memorial Hospital |
31 days |
|
Yarmouth |
Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
36 days |
|
Dartmouth |
Dartmouth General Hospital |
59 days |
|
Halifax |
QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
69 days |
|
Antigonish |
St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
95 days |
|
Kentville |
Valley Regional Hospital |
117 days |
|
Sydney |
Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
119 days |
