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 |
43 days |
|
Yarmouth |
Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
122 days |
|
Truro |
Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
187 days |
|
Kentville |
Valley Regional Hospital |
202 days |
|
Sydney |
Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
235 days |
|
Antigonish |
St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
280 days |
|
Halifax |
QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
329 days |
|
Dartmouth |
Dartmouth General Hospital |
335 days |
50%
| Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Truro |
Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
26 days |
|
Lunenburg |
Fishermen's Memorial Hospital |
31 days |
|
Yarmouth |
Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
50 days |
|
Antigonish |
St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
105 days |
|
Kentville |
Valley Regional Hospital |
106 days |
|
Sydney |
Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
148 days |
|
Dartmouth |
Dartmouth General Hospital |
246 days |
|
Halifax |
QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
251 days |
