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 how designated caregivers and essential care partners can prevent the spread of infection to themselves and others. Topics include monitoring your health, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), and how to keep yourself healthy.
Cette brochure explique les principales différences entre le rhume et la grippe. Des renseignements sur le diagnostic, les symptômes et la propagation de la maladie sont fournis. Des renseignements sur la façon de vous protéger et de protéger les autres contre la grippe, sur les mesures à prendre si vous contractez la grippe et sur les médicaments disponibles sont également fournis. Vous apprendrez aussi quoi faire si vous présentez des symptômes de la grippe ou du rhume alors que vous êtes à l'hôpital. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Infliximab can be used to manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet describes what infliximab is and some important aspects of therapy with this medication.
Nova Scotia’s Lung Screening Program is for people who want to reduce their lung cancer risk. This pamphlet explains who can be screened and how the program works. Contact information is included.
This pamphlet provides information for patients receiving radiation therapy to the pelvis and answers common questions like what will happen during your treatment, how long are the treatments, and what are the possible side effects of radiation therapy.
Cancer may be treated with a combination of treatments; radiation therapy is used to shrink cancer and lower the chance of it returning. This pamphlet describes how to prepare for appointments, what will happen during your treatment, how long the treatments will take, coping strategies, and the possible side effects.
This pamphlet provides information for patients receiving radiation therapy to shrink a brain tumor or lower the chance of the tumor returning. Answers common questions and helps readers prepare for treatment.
Cystitis is an irritation and inflammation of the bladder lining. This is a common side effect when radiation treatment is given to the pelvis. This pamphlet describes symptoms of cystitis, when it can happen, and what to do if you think you have it.
Diarrhea is a common side effect of radiation treatment to the pelvis. This pamphlet describes why and when someone may have diarrhea and how to treat it. It includes details on diet changes that may help.
This pamphlet explains why radiation therapy is used to treat prostate cancer, including how to get ready for your treatments, possible side effects, and questions you may want to ask your health care team.