Patient Education Resources

Hypoglycémie

PL-0357-FR [En français]: Ce dépliant fait partie de la série sur le diabète chez les enfants et les jeunes. This pamphlet is also available in English and Arabic.

Hypoglycémie sévère

PL-1257-FR: Ce dépliant fait partie de la série sur le diabète chez les enfants et les jeunes. This pamphlet is also available in English and Arabic.

Hystérectomie

L'hystérectomie est une opération qui consiste à retirer l'utérus. Le ou la chirurgien·ne peut également retirer d'autres tissus comme le col de l'utérus, les trompes de Fallope, les ovaires, les ganglions lymphatiques et certaines parties du vagin. On fournit aussi de l’information sur avant et après la chirurgie sont fournies. Les symptômes à surveiller qui doivent être examinés par votre médecin sont inclus. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Hysterectomy

A hysterectomy is surgery to remove your uterus (womb). Your surgeon may also remove other tissues like your cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, lymph nodes, and parts of your vagina. Information about before and after surgery is provided. Symptoms to watch for that need to be seen by your doctor are included. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, and Repair of the Vagina: Discharge Instructions - Valley Regional Hospital

This pamphlet outlines instructions for after your surgery. Symptoms that need medical attention are listed. Information about when to expect a follow-up appointment is given.

I Have Diabetes and I Can Have a Healthy Baby

This pamphlet outlines pregnancy information for people with diabetes (type 1 or type 2). This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Mi'kmaw.

I Have Diabetes and I Can Have a Healthy Baby [Arabic]

أنا مصابة بالسكري ويمكنني أن أنجب طفلًا يتمتع بصحة جيدة

I Have Diabetes and I Can Have a Healthy Baby [Mi'kmaw]

Sismoqniaq nmal’tem aqq kis-we’jitates tajike’k mijua’ji’j

I.V. (Intravenous) Iron Dextran Therapy

Iron is a mineral that the body needs to make hemoglobin. Your red blood cells need hemoglobin to carry oxygen. If your body does not get enough iron, it cannot make enough red blood cells to keep you healthy. This is called iron deficiency or iron deficiency anemia. Sometimes iron must be given by I.V. before or after surgery. This pamphlet reviews how iron is given, a list of iron-rich foods, possible side effects, what to do after receiving iron therapy, and who to call should you have any problems.

Image-guided Core Biopsy of the Breast

This pamphlet explains why you may need a core biopsy of the breast, how to get ready for this test, how the test is done, and what will happen after the test.