Patient Education Resources

Cervical Cancer Screening: A Guide to Colposcopy

This pamphlet describes why you were referred for a colposcopy test, what will happen during and after the appointment, including next steps based on test results.

Cervical Cancer Screening: A Guide to Your Pap Test Results

A Pap test checks for cell changes on the cervix and is an important screening test for cervical cancer. This pamphlet explains the different results and next steps.

Cervical Ripening with Dinoprostone Vaginal Gel (Prostin®)

Prostin® is a medicated gel containing a medication called dinoprostone (prostaglandin E2). It softens the cervix to get it ready for labour. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you get Prostin®. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Cervical Screening Practice Guidelines

Guidelines for cervical screening are explained including who should be screened and how often.

Changing a One-Piece Colostomy or Ileostomy Appliance: Central Zone

This instruction sheet outlines equipment needed and gives step-by-step procedures to help you change a 1-piece colostomy/ileostomy appliance.

Changing a One-piece Colostomy or Ileostomy Pouch: Western Zone

This pamphlet lists the supplies you will need and gives step-by-step instructions to help you change a one-piece colostomy or ileostomy pouch.

Changing a Two-piece Colostomy or Ileostomy Pouch - Western Zone

This pamphlet lists the supplies you will need and gives step-by-step instructions to help you change a two-piece colostomy or ileostomy pouch.

Changing a Two-Piece Colostomy/Ileostomy Appliance: Central Zone

This instruction sheet outlines equipment needed and gives step-by-step procedures to help you change a two-piece colostomy/ileostomy appliance.

Changing a Urostomy Appliance - Western Zone

This pamphlet lists the supplies you will need and gives step-by-step instructions to help you change a urostomy pouch.

Changing a Urostomy Appliance: Central Zone

This instruction sheet outlines needed equipment and gives step-by-step procedures to help you change a urostomy appliance.