Traffic notice: From 7 a.m. July 22 to 5 p.m. July 23, the westbound lanes on Bell Road near the QEII Halifax Infirmary will be closed. Only eastbound traffic will be permitted.
Expect delays and allow extra time when visiting. The emergency department remains accessible via eastbound Bell Road.
This pamphlet explains what to expect after having surgery to remove teeth. Topics include: pain, controlling bleeding and swelling, hygiene, eating and drinking, infection, and more. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains what to expect after ear surgery. Topics include medication, care at home, and follow-up. Symptoms that need medical care are listed.
This pamphlet explains what to expect after ear surgery and how to care for yourself at home.
This pamphlet explains what a trabeculectomy and a shunt procedure are, and what will happen after the surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains what to expect after you have had hand surgery. It includes information about pain, caring for your splint, dressing, stitches, and a list of symptoms to watch for.
This pamphlet explains what a hernia is, types of hernias, and how a hernia is repaired. It also explains how to care for yourself after surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains what to expect for the first 1 to 12 weeks after knee replacement surgery. Topics include how to help control pain and swelling, using a walking aid, what to do when you are sitting or resting, and goals for weeks 8 and 12.
This guide explains levels of limb amputation, who is on your health care team, what will happen before surgery, and what to expect after surgery.
This pamphlet gives information about your care at home after minor oral surgery. Topics include discomfort, activity, mouth care, controlling bleeding and swelling, food, and stitches. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains what to expect after your same day surgery. It describes how you may feel, activities, managing pain, and more.