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Health Association Nova Scotia

Wouldn't it be nice to count on a single provider for four of your most important service needs? YOU CAN. Consider us your smart partners in client services.

As a not-for-profit, member-based organization, you can trust us to work in your best interest to deliver competitively priced solutions that streamline your workload. As a not-for-profit, member-based organization, you can trust us to work in your best interest to deliver competitively priced solutions that streamline your workload - swiftly, and without sacrificing the exceptional quality Health Association Nova Scotia is known for. We do what we do best, so you can do what you do best. We are industry-respected professionals specializing in:

Clinical Engineering Services / Group Benefits Solutions / Labour Relations & Compensation Analysis / Shared Financial Services

We also provide policy support for our continuing care members, assisting them to promote positive change in Nova Scotia's continuing care sector.

04/08/2026

Looking for top-quality leaders for your healthcare organization? Look no further than our executive search service.

Our HR Shared Services team can provide tailored HR support to continuing care employers (LTC and Home Care) that may require this. * Please note that this support is separate from and in addition to our R&R Program services.

We are committed to finding the right fit for your organization.

To book a consultation with HR Shared Services please contact us at: HANSHR@healthassociation.ns.ca

04/07/2026

WHO is bringing the world together under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science.” This year‑long campaign highlights the power of scientific collaboration—and the global partnerships needed to turn evidence into action—to protect the health of people, animals, plants, and our planet. 🧬✨

Choose evidence. Trust facts. Support science-led health, for people, animals, and the planet.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter to all our valued members!

We're grateful for the opportunity to serve you.

04/04/2026

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Apply to join our Board of Directors!

We are a member-based, not-for-proﬁt, non-government association with over 65 years’ experience delivering shared services, policy support, advocacy and expertise to a wide range of health and health-related organizations whose mandates positively impact the social determinants of health across Nova Scotia. Our members represent organizations including (but not limited to) Nova Scotia Health, the IWK Health Centre, licensed nursing homes, home care agencies, organizations providing services in the Disability Support Program sector, and the Early Learning and Child Care sector.

Our largest core shared service is Group Beneﬁts Solutions. Serving over 50,000 employees and retirees, we are the largest, longest-standing provider of group beneﬁts administration services in Nova Scotia’s health system. Additional services offered to our members at not-for-proﬁt rates include payroll services, shared ﬁnancial services, labour law and labour relations expertise, human resources solutions, immigration support, technical services and group purchasing.
We are also a joint sponsor of the Nova Scotia Health Employees’ Pension Plan, one of the largest in Atlantic Canada.

The Governance and Nominations Committee of the Board is seeking applications for one (1) volunteer Director position. The Board is a competency-based group of volunteer directors committed to advancing HANS’ mission, vision, values, and strategic goals. The Board is also committed to ensuring that it represents the diversity of the Nova Scotian population and the members we support.

Learn more about this opportunity at: https://healthassociation.ns.ca/about-us/careers/

04/03/2026

We extend our warmest wishes to our members, their staff, residents and clients, and families for a happy and memorable Easter!

04/02/2026

Why use us to manage your benefits?

Our team of experts in benefits administration deliver a comprehensive package of services to participating employers including the early assistance and support program path, Group Life, and Extended Health and Dental.

Advantages to member organizations include:

- Excellent coverage as well as competitive and sustainable rates through economies of scale

- Reduced exposure to the legal and financial risks associated with the delivery of employee benefits through ongoing training

- Employer and plan member training and education sessions

- Access to preferred provider arrangements (i.e. preferred rates for home/auto insurance, pharmacy loyalty cards)

Learn more at: healthassociation.ns.ca/benefits/

04/01/2026

When it comes to procurement, having the right strategy in place is critical—especially in the face of potential global supply disruptions.

At Health Association Nova Scotia (HANS), our GPO procurement team is actively monitoring potential impacts related to the evolving situation in the Middle East and associated disruptions to international shipping.

In times like these, having access to a strong supplier network and trusted procurement support can make a meaningful difference.

We remain focused on supporting our members—helping them navigate challenges, maintain continuity, and access cost-effective solutions when it matters most.

Connect with us at: group.purchasing@healthassociation.ns.ca

03/31/2026

After nearly 37 years of dedicated service, one of our longest‑serving employees, Sue Eisener-Murphy, is retiring effective April 1, 2026.

The LTD Plan Office has been guided by Sue’s leadership for more than 20 years in her role as Disability Program Manager. We are deeply grateful for her decades of dedication, expertise, and commitment, and we are thrilled for Sue as she begins this well‑deserved next chapter. Sue will remain with us for a period of time in a part‑time consulting role, which we are incredibly thankful for.

Sue is looking forward to having more time to focus on the things that bring her joy — especially spending time with her husband Steve and their beloved fur babies, Kevin, Elly May, and Sonny.

May this next chapter bring you happiness, relaxation, and time to enjoy all that matters most to you Sue!

03/30/2026

From microscopes to medical gas systems, our certified technicians keep your lab equipment running smoothly across Nova Scotia.

✔️ Preventive maintenance & repairs
✔️ Trusted service

We service:
• Lab Equipment & Instruments
• Medical Gas Systems
• Sterilization Equipment
• Pipettes, Microscopes & More

📩 Contact us to learn more at: TechnicalServices@healthassociation.ns.ca

03/28/2026

DID YOU KNOW?!

Our not-for-profit group purchasing program extends far beyond PPE, wound care, and beds.

Through HANS, members can benefit from nationally negotiated pricing—including with many of the same suppliers and distributors you already purchase from.

Available categories include:
• Medical and nursing supplies (including wound care)
• Housekeeping and infection control
• Laundry, linens, and textiles
• Equipment and accessories
• Maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies
• Contracted services (e.g., waste, pest control, shredding)

Through our not-for-profit GPO model, we prioritize member value, transparency, and cost recovery—not profit.

This support is fully included in your HANS membership—at no additional cost.
Members who have participated in our complimentary cost analysis have identified meaningful, immediate bottom-line savings—often beyond what is achieved through the rebate-based procurement models they are currently participating in.

To learn more or request a complimentary cost analysis, contact our Procurement Team at: group.purchasing@healthassociation.ns.ca

03/27/2026

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Apply to join our Board of Directors!

We are a member-based, not-for-proﬁt, non-government association with over 65 years’ experience delivering shared services, policy support, advocacy and expertise to a wide range of health and health-related organizations whose mandates positively impact the social determinants of health across Nova Scotia. Our members represent organizations including (but not limited to) Nova Scotia Health, the IWK Health Centre, licensed nursing homes, home care agencies, organizations providing services in the Disability Support Program sector, and the Early Learning and Child Care sector.

Our largest core shared service is Group Beneﬁts Solutions. Serving over 50,000 employees and retirees, we are the largest, longest-standing provider of group beneﬁts administration services in Nova Scotia’s health system. Additional services offered to our members at not-for-proﬁt rates include payroll services, shared ﬁnancial services, labour law and labour relations expertise, human resources solutions, immigration support, technical services and group purchasing.

We are also a joint sponsor of the Nova Scotia Health Employees’ Pension Plan, one of the largest in Atlantic Canada.

The Governance and Nominations Committee of the Board is seeking applications for one (1) volunteer Director position. The Board is a competency-based group of volunteer directors committed to advancing HANS’ mission, vision, values, and strategic goals. The Board is also committed to ensuring that it represents the diversity of the Nova Scotian population and the members we support.

Learn more about this opportunity at: https://healthassociation.ns.ca/about-us/careers/

03/26/2026

Get to know the backbone of Health Association Nova Scotia, our Board of Directors! Next up Steven Gaetz

What motivated you to join the HANS Board?

I have worked in Not-for-Profit Social enterprises for over 30 years. One significant area of focus for me has been to work to ‘normalize’ mental health as a part of overall health. Another key focus has been opioid awareness and naloxone distribution. HANS is a natural fit for me and allows me to participate in and assist an organization that has many of the values and mission I respect.

What about HANS’s mission or work resonates most with you?

Healthcare is a priority for everyone these days as it competes for resources. Working to bring excellence and compassion to our health care workers and system is a necessary and rewarding goal.

From your perspective, where does HANS make (or have the potential to make) the greatest impact across Nova Scotia?

Our openness to innovation and change is one of our strengths. The One Person One Record (OPOR) system is a great example. Creating efficiencies and sharing purchasing systems will extend the reach of our resources while building bridges between systems and people resources.

What are your hopes for HANS as the organization continues to grow?

That we continue to serve with compassion and integrity while bringing enhanced outputs and achieving excellence in service to all Nova Scotians.

Address

2 Dartmouth Road
Bedford, NS
B4A2K7

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

http://healthassociation.ns.ca/

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Wouldn't it be nice to count on a single provider for four of your most important service needs? YOU CAN. As a not-for-profit, member-based organization, you can trust us to work in your best interest to deliver competitively priced solutions that streamline your workload - swiftly, and without sacrificing the exceptional quality Health Association Nova Scotia is known for. Consider us your smart partners in client services. We do what we do best, so you can do what you do best. We are industry-respected professionals specializing in:

Clinical Engineering Services / Group Benefits Solutions / Labour Relations & Compensation Analysis / Shared Financial Services

We also provide policy support for our continuing care members, assisting them to promote positive change in Nova Scotia's continuing care sector.