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Traffic Impacts on Robie Street Near Halifax Infirmary – April 25, 2026
 
Nova Scotia Health is advising crane operations will continue on Robie Street, on Saturday, April 25, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. All southbound lanes on Robie Street will be closed between Quinpool Road and Jubilee Road.


Patients and visitors are advised to use alternate routes during this time. Sidewalks and pedestrian access will remain open. The emergency department will remain open and fully accessible throughout the work.
 
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Tunneled (Hickman™) Catheter

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QV85-0214
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English
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Hematology Patient Education Working Group

A tunneled (Hickman) catheter is a type of catheter (thin, hollow tube) made of silicone that is put in a large vein near your heart. Topics include what a tunneled catheter is and why it is used, infections, supplies, changing your dressing, and caring for your tunneled catheter.

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