Mahone Bay medical clinic temporarily closed following mercury spill

The Mahone Bay Medical Clinic in Nova Scotia is currently closed until further notice due to a mercury spill that occurred last week. The Nova Scotia Health Authority has reported that the damage was caused while an old wall-mounted blood pressure machine, containing a small amount of mercury, was being removed from the facility. Fortunately, no one was injured during the incident.

According to communications adviser Keith Corcoran, cleanup efforts are currently underway at the clinic. The health authority is hopeful that services can resume within the next week. In the meantime, all in-person appointments have been temporarily relocated to neighboring clinics in Lunenburg and Bridgewater.

Patients who had previously booked appointments at the Mahone Bay Medical Clinic are being contacted directly with instructions on how to proceed. For those who need to book a new appointment or receive updated information, they can contact the clinic directly. The health authority is working diligently to ensure that patient care is not disrupted during this time.

In light of this situation, the importance of proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials, such as mercury, is emphasized. It serves as a reminder for all healthcare facilities to adhere to strict protocols when dealing with potentially harmful substances.

As the cleanup and restoration process continues, the Nova Scotia Health Authority is committed to keeping the public informed and ensuring the safety of all patients and staff. Stay tuned for further updates on when the Mahone Bay Medical Clinic will reopen and resume normal operations.