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.
Some people have problems swallowing. This means that some food or liquid may go into the airway. This is called aspiration. This pamphlet lists signs that you may have a swallowing problem, foods that can raise your risk of aspiration, and recommendations from your Swallow Team.
Keeping your feet healthy can help you keep your balance and prevent falls. This pamphlet explains how to take care of your feet and what kind of footwear is best.
Si votre hanche est cassée ou fracturée, ce guide est fait pour vous et votre famille pendant votre séjour à l’hôpital et votre rétablissement. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This guide outlines information about hip surgery after a fracture. Topics such as what to expect before, during, and after surgery, exercises, preparing to go home, and equipment. The guide also answers any questions you may have about follow-up care, osteoporosis, nutrition, and resources to stop smoking. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet outlines information about hip surgery after a fracture including what to expect before, during, and after surgery, exercises, preparing to go home, and equipment.
Ce dépliant donne un aperçu des frais les plus courants liés aux soins offerts aux patients ou clients de l'extérieur du pays. Si vous n'êtes pas un résident canadien avec une carte Santé valide, vous devrez payer pour vos soins. This pamphlet is also available in English, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Ukrainian, Russian, Spanish, and German.
PL-1242: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet has answers to common questions asked by children, youth, and families with diabetes. Topics include how to handle changing appetites, managing food at school, skipping snacks, and more.
This pamphlet explains what causes gallstones, symptoms of gallstones, and how gallstones are diagnosed and treated. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains what to expect after a gastrectomy (surgery to remove part, or all, of your stomach). Topics include eating and drinking, managing pain, activity, care of your incision (cut), and follow-up care.
La gastro-entérite virale est une inflammation (gonflement) de l’estomac et des intestins qui peut provoquer de la diarrhée (caca liquide) et des vomissements. Elle est parfois causée par un virus très contagieux appelé norovirus. Certaines personnes l’appellent la « grippe intestinale ». This pamphlet is also available in English.