Starting Saturday, December 14, 2024, the entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department has changed to 1840 Bell Road. Learn more.
Punctum plugs block the openings at the corner your eyes beside your nose, letting more moisture stay on your eyes to help with dry eyes. This pamphlet explains what will happen when a punctum plug is put in and after a plug is put in.
PUVA phototherapy is a form of light therapy for your skin. This pamphlet explains what to expect if your dermatologist has ordered this treatment for you.
Ce dépliant explique comment allaiter en utilisant un protège-mamelon (aussi appelé téterelle). This pamphlet is also available in English.
The Society for Vascular Surgery's Vascular Quality Initiative was developed by surgeons to improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of surgical care. The program makes hospitals aware of issues you may have during or after surgery. It also uses information from your 1-year follow-up visit to check for long-term complications.
This pamphlet provides information about using cannabis while in the hospital, as well as why it is important to tell your health care providers if you are using cannabis for any reason. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Le présent guide contient quelques-unes des questions le plus souvent posées avant d’avoir une opération. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Cette brochure fournit de l’information sur l’utilisation du cannabis à l’hôpital et sur l’importance d’informer vos fournisseurs de soins de santé si vous faites usage de cannabis, quelle qu’en soit la raison. This item is also available in English: Questions About Using Cannabis in the Hospital
This guide includes some common questions about having surgery. Question topics include understanding your surgery, getting ready for your surgery, and what to expect as you recover. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains the impact of smoking on your chances of getting cervical cancer, what nicotine replacement therapy is, medications that are available to help you quit smoking, and more.
This pamphlet describes how radiation therapy works, why it has been recommended for you, and the different types of radiation treatment. Other information like how to get ready for each treatment, how long and how often the treatment will take place, and how to manage side effects, is also listed.