Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital
# Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital

Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital (ESMH) is a hospital in Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia. It is operated by Nova Scotia Health Authority.

## Services

* Palliative and Respite Care
* Acute Care
* Outpatient/Emergency
* Ambulatory Care
* Diagnostic Imaging
* Laboratory Services
* Physiotherapy
* Occupational Therapy
* Clinical Nutrition
* Social Services
* Adult Day Clinic, Diabetic Clinic, Meals-on-Wheels

## History

Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital was built to serve the easternmost area of coastal Halifax County from East Ship Harbour to Ecum Secum. It was proposed by a group of community members, led by Dr. Duncan MacMillan. The architect was Leslie R. Fairn. Construction started in 1947 and the hospital was opened on May 24, 1949. It cost $170,000. $34,000 was contributed by the provincial and federal governments, and the remaining $136,000 came from community donations. The Canadian Red Cross ran the hospital until July 15, 1954.

In 1983, a new wing was added to the hospital. The old wing was converted to a nursing home, named Duncan MacMillan Nursing Home. In 2011, Duncan MacMillan Nursing Home was demolished and replaced by Harbourview Lodge.

