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 |
35 days |
|
Yarmouth |
Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
61 days |
|
Halifax |
QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
69 days |
|
Dartmouth |
Dartmouth General Hospital |
71 days |
|
Kentville |
Valley Regional Hospital |
99 days |
|
Truro |
Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
105 days |
|
Sydney |
Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
155 days |
|
Antigonish |
St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
251 days |
50%
| Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Lunenburg |
Fishermen's Memorial Hospital |
22 days |
|
Truro |
Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
32 days |
|
Yarmouth |
Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
49 days |
|
Halifax |
QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
54 days |
|
Dartmouth |
Dartmouth General Hospital |
55 days |
|
Kentville |
Valley Regional Hospital |
85 days |
|
Antigonish |
St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
94 days |
|
Sydney |
Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
141 days |
