Patient Education Resources

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.

Imagerie par resonance magnétique (IRM)

L’appareil d’imagerie par résonance magnétique (IRM) produit des images détaillées des tissus de votre corps afin d’aider les professionnels de la santé à diagnostiquer votre cas. Ce document explique la durée d’une procédure d’IRM, comment vous préparer à l’examen, ce qu’il faut apporter lors de votre rendez-vous et ce qui se passera pendant et après l’examen. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Immobility, Falls, and Dignity of Risk

This pamphlet explains why you might be at risk of falling because of immobility (not moving), what dignity of risk means, how your health care team will support you, and what you can do to lower your risk of falling.

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Guide for Cancer Patients

Immune checkpoint inhibitors work by helping your own immune system to work harder or smarter to attack cancer cells. This pamphlet explains how cancer affects your immune system, what CPIs are, and precautions to take.

Immunization Protects Children

This brochure contains information about immunization and the vaccines children should get between birth and 6 years.

Implanted Vascular Access Device (IVAD or port)

An IVAD is a small device placed in a vein just above your heart. This pamphlet explains the benefits, how it works, how to get ready for surgery, what to expect during and after surgery, care at home, and taking care of your port.

Important Information about Avian Influenza (H5N1) and H5N1 Vaccine

This resource explains what avian influenza (H5N1) is, what the H5N1 vaccine is, who should get and who should not get the vaccine, and the possible side effects and risks of the vaccine.

Important Information about Chickenpox and Varicella Vaccine

This resource explains what chickenpox (varicella) is, what the chickenpox vaccine is, who should get and who should not get the vaccine, and possible side effects and risks of the vaccine.

Important Information about Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio and Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib) Diseases and Diphtheria, Tetanus, Acellular Pertussis, Polio and Hib (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine

This resource explains what diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, and haemophilus influenzae type b are, what the DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is, who should get and who should not get the vaccine, and possible side effects and risks of the vaccine.

Important Information about Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Diseases and Hepatitis A & Hepatitis B (HAHB) Vaccine

This resource explains what hepatitis A and hepatitis B are, what the hepatitis A & hepatitis B vaccine is, who should get and who should not get the vaccine, and the possible side effects and risks of the vaccine.