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.
An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) finds and corrects dangerous fast heart rates that start in the bottom of your heart. This pamphlet explains how your heart beats, what happens if you have problems with your heartbeat, what an ICD is, and what will happen after your procedure.
This pamphlet explains how your heart beats, what happens if you have problems with your heartbeat, what a pacemaker is, how the procedure is done, what will happen after your procedure, and your care at home. This pamphlet is also available in French.
A LEEP is used to treat or remove abnormal cells on your cervix (lower part of the uterus). This pamphlet explains how to get ready for your LEEP, how it is done, what to expect after your LEEP, and possible risks. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.
This booklet contains information for parents, focusing on children aged 1 to 3 years old, including information about child development, play, behaviour, sleeping, eating, toilet training, and health and safety.
This booklet contains information for parents, focusing on babies aged 6 to 12 months old, including information about child development, play, behaviour, sleeping, eating, and health and safety.
This booklet contains information for parents, focusing on babies from birth to 6 months old, including information about baby development, play, breastfeeding, crying, sleeping, and health and safety.
This booklet contains information on parent care and family care, including topics such as postpartum care, mental health, family safety, eating for wellness, siblings, and childcare. It also has additional resources in the back of the book, including a car seat guide and a support and information contacts section.
Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is a change in bowel habits that may happen after surgery for rectal cancer. This pamphlet details the causes, symptoms and possible treatments of LARS.
You may need a low fat eating plan if you have trouble digesting fat. This guide can help you make low fat food choices. Tips for foods to avoid, reading food labels, cooking methods, and serving sizes are included.
Fibre is the part of a plant that your body cannot digest. By choosing a low fibre eating plan, you will have smaller and fewer bowel movements (poops). This pamphlet includes lists of "Best choices" and "Foods to avoid".