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 |
33 days |
|
Dartmouth |
Dartmouth General Hospital |
79 days |
|
Yarmouth |
Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
82 days |
|
Halifax |
QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
104 days |
|
Truro |
Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
111 days |
|
Kentville |
Valley Regional Hospital |
115 days |
|
Antigonish |
St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
126 days |
|
Sydney |
Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
175 days |
50%
| Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Truro |
Colchester East Hants Health Centre |
23 days |
|
Lunenburg |
Fishermen's Memorial Hospital |
24 days |
|
Halifax |
QEII Health Sciences Centre (All Sites) |
50 days |
|
Yarmouth |
Yarmouth Regional Hospital |
58 days |
|
Dartmouth |
Dartmouth General Hospital |
64 days |
|
Kentville |
Valley Regional Hospital |
89 days |
|
Antigonish |
St. Martha's Regional Hospital |
102 days |
|
Sydney |
Cape Breton Regional Hospital |
149 days |
