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Traffic Impacts on Robie Street Near Halifax Infirmary – April 25, 2026
 
Nova Scotia Health is advising crane operations will continue on Robie Street, on Saturday, April 25, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. All southbound lanes on Robie Street will be closed between Quinpool Road and Jubilee Road.


Patients and visitors are advised to use alternate routes during this time. Sidewalks and pedestrian access will remain open. The emergency department will remain open and fully accessible throughout the work.
 
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Patient Education Resources

167 Patient Education Resources

Medicine Coverage

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4028

Many people worry about how much they will have to pay for their cancer medications. This pamphlet explains what support is available if you do not have an insurance plan. It explains how to find out if your insurance plan or the Nova Scotia Pharmacare plan will cover your medications. Other topics include what you can do if your medications are not covered, and what to do if you are still having trouble getting your medications.

Metformin

| .pdf | PRINT CODE QV85-0080

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.

Methotrexate (MTX) Therapy for Skin Conditions

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WR85-2634

Your health care provider has decided that treatment with methotrexate (meth-oh-TREX-ate) may help your skin condition. This pamphlet explains how methotrexate works and how to use it. It also lists possible side effects and what you can do to lower the chance of having them.

Mycophenolate for Glomerulonephritis

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-2420

Mycophenolate mofetil or mycophenolic acid is a medication that works by lowering your body’s harmful response to immune system diseases like glomerulonephritis. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.

Nitroglycerin (Nitro) Pumpspray

| .pdf | PRINT CODE QV85-0278

Nitroglycerin (nitro) pumpspray (also called nitro spray) is used to treat chest pain or discomfort. This pamphlet explains why you may need this medication, how to take it, side effects, and how to store it. This pamphlet is also available in French (FF85-1782).

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