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 describes the signs of breast cancer in men, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment.
Tiredness or fatigue is the most common symptom reported by cancer patients and survivors. This pamphlet explains the signs and causes of fatigue, what you and your cancer care team can do to help, how to manage your energy, and when to call your doctor or nurse, or see a specialist.
PL-0191: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet explains how to manage your diabetes while at school.
PL-0191-AR: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet explains how to manage your diabetes while at school.
The kidneys, liver, and heart work to keep fluids in balance. Sometimes, fluid builds up in our bodies. With some medical conditions, you may need to limit your fluid intake. This pamphlet lists signs that fluid may be building up in your body and tips for managing your fluid intake.
This pamphlet includes some tips to help you manage your back pain at home and when to see a health care provider. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains why you may have pain after surgery, why it is important to control your pain, what your health care team will do to help control your pain, what you can do to keep it under control, kinds of pain medication you will get in the hospital, side effects of pain medications, and more. This pamphlet is also available in French.
A nerve block sends local anesthetic (freezing) through a small needle to a spot near your nerves. This pamphlet explains why you may need a nerve block, how a nerve block is done, possible side effects, and benefits. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains how to maintain an ideal balance of fluid in your body when managing chronic kidney disease.
Cette ressource fournit des conseils en matière de saine alimentation et explique comment choisir des aliments santé. This pamphlet is also available in English.