Patient Education Resources

Radiation Therapy: What You Need to Know About Your Appointments

This pamphlet should answer most questions you may have about your radiation therapy appointments and help you plan for your treatments.

Radical Kidney Removal (Radical Nephrectomy)

This pamphlet explains what to expect after you have a radical kidney removal (radical nephrectomy). A radical nephrectomy is a surgery to remove one kidney, the tissues around the kidney, your adrenal gland and nearby lymph nodes (if needed). Topics include how to get ready for this surgery, medications, what to bring to the hospital, incision care, eating and drinking, discomfort, activity, emotional support, and follow-up care.

Radical or Functional Neck Dissection - Valley Regional Hospital

This pamphlet explains the types of neck dissection surgeries. It also explains what to expect before and after surgery, care at home, how to care for your incision, and symptoms to watch for.

Radical Prostatectomy

This pamphlet explains what to expect after you have a radical prostatectomy. A radical prostatectomy is a surgery to remove the prostate gland, part of the urethra, and the seminal vesicles. Topics include how the surgery is done, what to expect before and after surgery, caring for your incision, catheter, care at home, incontinence, impotence, and symptoms to watch for.

Raisons pour lesquelles nous nous intéressons aux organismes résistants aux antibiotiques (ORA)

Ce dépliant explique comment les OA se propagent, le dépistage des OA et les raisons pour lesquelles nous procédons au dépistage des OA. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Ratio insuline/glucides - Diabète - Enfants et jeunes

PL-0701-FR: Cette brochure fait partie de la série sur le diabète chez les enfants et les jeunes. Utilisez un ratio insuline/glucides (RIG) pour doser la quantité d'insuline à action rapide que vous prenez avec les repas et les collations. Cela vous donne plus de flexibilité pour manger selon votre appétit.

Receiving Your Pamidronate by an Intermate® Infusion Pump

An Intermate® Infusion Pump is a lightweight disposable pump that may be used to give you medications at home. This pamphlet explains how the pump works, how to carry the pump, and how to use it at home.

Recovering from Hand Fractures: Phase 1

Recovery After a Mild Stroke

This pamphlet explains some of the common symptoms after a mild stroke, and answers questions like how long your symptoms will last, when you can drive again, what your chance is of having another stroke, and what you can do to prevent another stroke.

Reducing Heartburn: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

This pamphlet explains the symptoms of GERD, what you can do to help or prevent GERD, what foods can trigger reflux or make it worse, how your primary health care provider can help, and why it is important to control your symptoms.