Methotrexate (MTX) may help you manage your over-active immune response caused by your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet gives information about what MTX is, combination therapy in IBD, who should not take MTX, how MTX is given, and possible side effects, and what you can do to lower the chance of side effects.
The Mi’kmaw Indigenous Patient Navigator (MIPN) is a service that is available to all Indigenous people receiving care or services at Nova Scotia Health, and their support people. This pamphlet gives contact information for the MIPN in Central Zone.
The Mi’kmaw Indigenous Patient Navigator (MIPN) is a service that is available to all Indigenous people receiving care or services at Nova Scotia Health, and their support people. This pamphlet gives contact information for the MIPN in Western Zone.
This pamphlet gives step-by-step instructions on how to collect a mid-stream urine (pee) specimen (sample). Location information for drop-offs (24-hour access) is included.
Step-by-step instructions are given for collecting your urine (mid-stream). Drop-off site locations and hours are included.
This pamphlet gives step-by-step instructions on how to collect a mid-stream urine (pee) sample. Location information for sample drop-offs is included. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Mid-urethral sling surgery treats stress urinary incontinence (SUI). There are 2 types of mid-urethral sling surgery: a mesh mid-urethral sling and a pubovaginal sling. Topics include the differences between the 2 types of slings and possible risks for each. This pamphlet will help you decide which type may be right for you.
Nova Scotia Health staff are offering a 2-part education session for people who have recently experienced a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion. Each session is 60 mins (1 hour) long. This session is being offered online using Zoom for Healthcare. This pamphlet explains who the session is for and how you can sign up.
This pamphlet answers some common questions you may have and describes what to expect if you experience pregnancy loss. A list of local resources is provided. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains the care offered at mobile primary care clinics in the Lunenburg County and Queens County area. These clinics do not offer emergency services. If it is an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department right away.