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Accessing Health Data in the Maritimes

Accessing Health Data in the Maritimes

An overview of accessing administrative health data in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

DataNB
Hosted at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton.

Health Data Nova Scotia
Hosted at Dalhousie University in Halifax.

Secure Island Data Repository
Hosted at the University of Prince Edward Island Centre for Health and Community Research in Charlottetown.

Researchers can meet with a data navigator or staff member from the data centre to discuss:

  • Research questions
  • What data is available
  • Whether the project is feasible
  • Required forms and approvals
  • Privacy or consent considerations

Researchers needing data from more than one province can use the Data Access Support Hub (DASH) through HDRN Canada.

Accessing Health Data in the Maritimes