The websites to book appointments for blood collection, X-Rays, EKGs and COVID-19 testing will be unavailable from Tuesday April 1st from 2100 – 2130. This is necessary for routine IT updates. During this time, the public will be unable to book appointments on-line and Nova Scotia Health staff will be unable to view the calendar or book online appointments for these services. Some services used by YourHealthNS may be unavailable for a brief period while servers are patched and rebooted.
Starting Saturday, December 14, 2024, the entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department has changed to 1840 Bell Road. Learn more.
Please plan for extra travel time when coming to the QEII Halifax Infirmary. As of Friday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. to Sunday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. Bell Road will be reduced to eastbound traffic only, coming east on Quinpool Road, as well as north and southbound on Robie Street.
This pamphlet gives information about having a stem cell transplant using stem cells from a donor. It gives information about stem cell transplants, the phases of allogeneic stem cell transplant, outpatient care, caring for yourself at home, and lifestyle changes. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are discharged after an allogeneic stem cell transplant. Topics include preventing complications, medications, outpatient care, going back to work, and vaccinations. Information on safe food handling is also given. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet gives information about having a stem cell transplant using your own stem cells. It gives information about stem cell transplants, the phases of autologous stem cell transplant, outpatient care, caring for yourself at home, and lifestyle changes.
Ce livret fournit de l'information sur la greffe de cellules souches à partir de cellules provenant d'un donneur ou d'une donneuse. On y trouve des renseignements sur les greffes de cellules souches, les phases d'une greffe allogénique de cellules souches, les soins en consultation externe, les façons de prendre soin de vous à domicile et les changements au mode de vie. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Ce livret explique ce à quoi vous attendre lorsque vous quittez l'hôpital après une greffe allogénique (allogreffe) de cellules souches. Les sujets abordés sont la prévention des complications, les médicaments, les soins en consultation externe, le retour au travail et la vaccination. On y trouve également des renseignements sur la manipulation sécuritaire des aliments.
Certain blood cancers and blood disorders are treated with a stem cell transplant. Total Marrow Irradiation (TMI), like chemotherapy, is given to get your body ready for the stem cells. This pamphlet describes why TMI has been recommended, what will happen during treatment, possible side effects, and available supports.
This pamphlet explains the types of long-term follow-up care you may have after your stem cell transplant. Information on healthy living after your transplant is included.
Low red blood cell count (also called anemia) can be caused by cancer or cancer treatment. This pamphlet lists the symptoms and treatments for anemia, as well as ways to cope.
Plasma cells are a type of white blood cell that helps your body fight infection. Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer where plasma cells become abnormal and grow out of control. This pamphlet explains the causes and symptoms of multiple myeloma, and how it is treated.
This pamphlet outlines polycythemia vera (PV), a blood cancer, also called primary polycythemia, polycythemia rubra vera (PRV), or Vaquez-Osler disease. This pamphlet describes the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of polycythemia vera.