Patients currently on treatment for cancer should have the flu shot with an inactive (not live) vaccine. This pamphlet explains if the flu shot will protect you from getting the flu, when and where to get it, and what to do if you have flu symptoms.
The goal of the 3 Wishes Project is to improve the end-of-life experience for patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and their loved ones. This pamphlet lists what the team helps with and provides examples of some of the wishes made by patients and their loved ones.
The Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic is for adults (16 years old or older) who were born with a heart defect (problem with the heart’s structure).
This pamphlet outlines the benefits of quitting smoking for those with cancer.
The Cardiology Service provides various tests, procedures, and other care to heart patients. This pamphlet details the different cardiology units at the QE II and members of your health care team. It also includes what you and your support person(s) should know about your hospital stay.
The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is a 5-session group education program that teaches self-management strategies for living with chronic pain. Topics include benefits, who the program is for, goals, what you will learn, how the program will help, where and when it is held, and how to sign up.
The Clubhouse is for people who are receiving mental health and addictions treatment services in the Tri-County areas of Shelburne, Argyle, Yarmouth, Clare and Digby Counties, or Bear River and Acadia First Nations communities.
Your primary health care provider may want you to attend the Driver Evaluation Program if you are having health troubles that could affect your driving. This pamphlet answers common questions about the program.
A highly sensitized patient has a high amount of antibodies. This makes them more likely to reject an organ after transplant. This pamphlet explains how to know if you are highly sensitized, and how the Highly Sensitized Patient Program works.
INSPIRED helps people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by providing COPD information and support, a “COPD Action Plan” to help manage flare-ups, suggesting programs and services that may help, and a chance to consider your goals of care and complete a Personal Directive document.