This pamphlet includes information about Unit 7.4, Home First and discharge planning, important telephone numbers, your health care team, visitor information, parking, food and drink, personal belongings, waiting rooms, and places to stay in Halifax.
The 8.1 Orthopedic Medicine Unit is for people who have a health condition that needs treatment right away. This pamphlet explains what to expect during your stay on the unit.
Ce livret vous aidera à vous préparer à votre rendez-vous. Il passe en revue l’emplacement de l’unité de médecine de jour; ce qu’il faut faire pour vous préparer à votre rendez vous; ce qui se passe lors d’un rendez-vous; votre droit de vous faire accompagner par une personne de soutien; les ressources offertes par l’unité et les membres de l’équipe de soins. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Ce dépliant explique pourquoi il est si important de bouger pendant le séjour à l'unité de soins intensifs. This pamphlet is also available in English.
The Urgent Eye Clinic provides medical, surgical, and emergency eye care.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) can happen when bacteria (germs) get into the urinary tract. This pamphlet explains the possible signs of a UTI, how a UTI is treated, what you can do to help, and how to lower your chance of a UTI.
This pamphlet gives instructions to collect a urine sample for catecholamines. Special rules and 24-hour access for drop-offs available in Halifax are included.
Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a urine sample to detect chlamydia. Locations for drop-offs are included.
This pamphlet gives instructions for how to collect a urine (pee) sample if you think you have an infection after surgery. A list of symptoms to watch for is provided. Location information for sample drop-offs is included. This pamphlet is also available in French.
A steroid medication called dexamethasone/Decadron® is often used for patients with a brain tumour to reduce swelling or fluid build-up (edema) in the brain. This pamphlet explains how steroids are taken and possible side effects. It also includes a Steroid Diary.