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 |
47 days |
|
Yarmouth |
Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
171 days |
|
Truro |
Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
202 days |
|
Sydney |
Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
250 days |
|
Kentville |
Valley Regional Hospital |
273 days |
|
Dartmouth |
Dartmouth General Hospital |
282 days |
|
Halifax |
QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
323 days |
|
Antigonish |
St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
358 days |
50%
| Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Truro |
Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
19 days |
|
Lunenburg |
Fishermen's Memorial Hospital |
38 days |
|
Yarmouth |
Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
51 days |
|
Antigonish |
St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
144 days |
|
Kentville |
Valley Regional Hospital |
146 days |
|
Sydney |
Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
149 days |
|
Halifax |
QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
215 days |
|
Dartmouth |
Dartmouth General Hospital |
232 days |
