Patient Education Resources

Stool Collection for Culture and Sensitivity - Halifax Area

Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a stool (poop) sample to test your stool's culture and sensitivity. Locations for drop-offs (24-hour access) are included.

Stool Collection for H. pylori - South Shore Regional Hospital

Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a stool (poop) sample to find H. pylori. Locations for drop-offs are included.

Stool Collection for H. pylori, C. difficile, or Viral Detection - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Halifax Area

Step-by-step instructions are provided for how to collect your stool (poop) to detect H. pylori, C. difficile, or other viruses. You can drop off your samples in Halifax 24 hours a day.

Stool Collection for Occult Blood - Halifax Area

Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a stool (poop) sample to detect the presence of occult blood. Locations for drop-offs (24-hour access) are included.

Stool Collection for Occult Blood - South Shore Regional Hospital

Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a stool (poop) sample to detect the presence of occult blood. Locations for drop-offs are included.

Stool Collection for Ova and Parasites - Halifax Area

Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a stool (poop) sample to detect the presence of ova and parasites. Locations for drop-offs (24-hour access) are included.

Stool Collection for Ova and Parasites - South Shore Regional Hospital

Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a stool (poop) sample to find ova and parasites. Locations for drop-offs are included.

Strabismus Repair

Strabismus is a disorder when both eyes do not line up in the same direction. This pamphlet explains what to expect after surgery, how to apply eye ointment, and follow-up care. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Subdural Hematoma

This pamphlet explains the different types of subdural hematomas, causes, symptoms, possible tests, treatment, surgery, what will happen after surgery, special situations, possible complications, discharge planning, and how you will know if the subdural hematoma comes back.

Sublingual Gland Surgery - Valley Regional Hospital

Sublingual gland surgery is a procedure to take out your sublingual gland(s). The sublingual glands are small salivary glands. They are on the floor of your mouth, on either side of your tongue. This pamphlet explains what will happen before and after surgery, care at home, how to care for your incision, and follow-up care.