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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Truro |
Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
37 days |
|
Lunenburg |
Fishermen's Memorial Hospital |
49 days |
|
Yarmouth |
Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
77 days |
|
Sydney |
Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
129 days |
|
Kentville |
Valley Regional Hospital |
135 days |
|
Antigonish |
St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
140 days |
|
Dartmouth |
Dartmouth General Hospital |
227 days |
|
Halifax |
QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
234 days |
50%
| Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Truro |
Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
19 days |
|
Lunenburg |
Fishermen's Memorial Hospital |
39 days |
|
Yarmouth |
Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
58 days |
|
Antigonish |
St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
75 days |
|
Sydney |
Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
110 days |
|
Kentville |
Valley Regional Hospital |
125 days |
|
Dartmouth |
Dartmouth General Hospital |
196 days |
|
Halifax |
QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
204 days |
