QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.
Starting Saturday, December 14, the entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department will change to 1840 Bell Road. Learn more.
Si votre bébé est né par césarienne, vous pouvez quand même accoucher de votre prochain bébé par voie vaginale. On parle alors d’épreuve du travail après césarienne (EDTAC) ou d’accouchement vaginal après césarienne (AVAC). Ce dépliant présente ce qui favorise la sécurité et la réussite d’un AVAC, ainsi que les avantages et les risques d’un AVAC. This pamphlet is also available in English.
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is used to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). This pamphlet lists things to remember when choosing a CPAP provider.
If you have chronic liver disease, you may be at higher risk for liver cancer. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer. This pamphlet discusses the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HCC.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disorder. COPD can be chronic (ongoing) bronchitis, emphysema, or a combination of both. This pamphlet identifies persons at risk for COPD, the signs and symptoms to watch for, and how it is diagnosed and managed.
Cinacalcet is a medication that lowers the amount of parathyroid hormone in your blood, a result of your kidneys not filtering out waste products the right way. This pamphlet explains how to take cinacalcet, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.
Your Circle of Support is the loved ones who you have chosen to support you. Your Circle of Care is the members of your health care team who are involved in your care. This pamphlet explains how your personal information is shared with people in your Circle of Care and Circle of Support. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Cleft lip and palate surgery is done to correct differences in the lip, nose, jaws, and roof of the mouth. This pamphlet explains what will happen on the day of your surgery and after your surgery.
This pamphlet explains what clopidogrel is used for and how to take it. Symptoms to watch for are also included.
Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a type of bacteria that is found in the intestine. This pamphlet explains how you get C. diff, symptoms, treatment, and how you can prevent spreading it to others.This pamphlet is also available in French.
La présente brochure explique comment l’on contracte une infection à C. difficile, les symptômes, le traitement et la façon de prévenir la propagation aux autres.