New clinic in The Valley

The new health clinic, the Kingston Family Health Centre; and the adjoining Pharmasave, Aurora Clinic Pharmacy; are now open.

Two family doctors were recruited for the health centre.

They practiced at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Middleton while the new clinic, was under construction.

Digby measles concerns

Two more measles cases have turned up in the province believed to be related.

Public health officials have confirmed two cases of measles several days apart in the Digby area, and they are working to contain the outbreak.  People who were at the Dockside Restaurant and Sunset Pub March 17th as well as Roof Hound Brewing Company March 17th & 18th may have been exposed and should watch for symptoms.

Because of the number of measles cases lately, officials are asdvising people in their 20s andf 30s to make sure their vaccinations are up to date with a booster shot.