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.
This pamphlet explains what hemosiderin staining is and its causes, including what makes some people at a higher risk for hemosiderin staining and treatment.
Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. This pamphlet explains what the hepatitis B vaccine is, possible side effects, and who should not get the vaccine.
This pamphlet describes different types of hernia surgery, how a hernia is repaired, and how to care for yourself after surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.
A hernia forms when an outer wall of muscle breaks open or tears allowing organs to fall through the opening. This pamphlet includes what to expect from your surgery, pain control, exercises, and aftercare. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Blood pressure is the force of blood on the walls of your arteries as it moves. This pamphlet explains what high blood pressure is, how it is measured, and treatment.
After week 20 of your pregnancy, high blood pressure can be linked to pre-eclampsia, a more serious condition. This pamphlet explains the symptoms to watch for if you have high blood pressure, how to check your blood pressure at home, and symptoms that require medical attention right away.
This pamphlet gives tips to help you eat better and information about protein, energy, high sugar foods to avoid, and nutritional supplements.
This pamphlet gives tips to help you eat better and information about protein, energy, and nutritional supplements. Recipes and a high energy, high protein sample menu are included.
Choosing high energy, high protein foods will help you get the nutrition you need to increase your energy levels, gain or maintain weight, heal, and recover quicker from surgery or illness. This pamphlet gives you tips to eat less fat, tips to help you eat better, and information about protein, energy, and nutritional supplements.
Sometimes after a kidney transplant your phosphorus level can be low. A good way to increase your phosphorus level is by eating foods high in phosphorus.