Patient Education Resources

Metformin

Metformin is a medication used to help lower high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This pamphlet explains how to take metformin. Symptoms that require a trip to the nearest Emergency Department are listed.

Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder

Methadone is a medication used to treat opioid use disorder. It is long-acting, which means it is slowly released in the body over a long time. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication and answers other questions you may have.

Methotrexate (MTX) Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Methotrexate (MTX) may help you manage your over-active immune response caused by your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet gives information about what MTX is, combination therapy in IBD, who should not take MTX, how MTX is given, and possible side effects, and what you can do to lower the chance of side effects.

MHA Adult Outpatient Services - CEHHC and LEMC

This pamphlet explains what to expect from the MHA Adult Outpatient Services at CEHHC and LEMC. Topics include what services are offered, how and where to access these services, and what to expect.

Mid-stream Urine Collection - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Halifax Area

This pamphlet gives step-by-step instructions on how to collect a mid-stream urine (pee) specimen (sample). Location information for drop-offs (24-hour access) is included.

Mid-stream Urine Collection - South Shore Regional Hospital

Step-by-step instructions are given for collecting your urine (mid-stream). Drop-off site locations and hours are included.

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion Education Session

Nova Scotia Health staff are offering a 2-part education session for people who have recently experienced a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion. Each session is 60 mins (1 hour) long. This session is being offered online using Zoom for Healthcare. This pamphlet explains who the session is for and how you can sign up.

Miscarriage: Yarmouth Regional Hospital

This pamphlet answers some common questions you may have and describes what to expect if you experience pregnancy loss. A list of local resources is provided. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Mobile Primary Care Clinics: Lunenburg County and Queens County

This pamphlet explains the care offered at mobile primary care clinics in the Lunenburg County and Queens County area. These clinics do not offer emergency services. If it is an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department right away.

Molar Pregnancy

This pamphlet explains what causes a molar pregnancy, diagnosis, treatment, test results, as well as answering questions you may have about getting pregnant again after experiencing a molar pregnancy.