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Opération de la paupière

June 1, 2023

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2101

Ce document explique pourquoi vous pourriez avoir besoin d’une opération de la paupière, comment vous préparer et à quoi vous attendre. This pamphlet is also available in English.

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Eye Care

Surgery

Opération du ptosis (paupière tombante)

August 1, 2022

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2112

Ce dépliant explique ce qu'est le ptosis, comment le traité et ce à quoi vous attendre avant, pendant et après l'opération. Vous y trouverez également de l'information sur les soins de suivi et une liste de symptômes qui exigent des soins médicaux. This pamphlet is also available in English.

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Eye Care

Surgery

Operational Stress Injury Clinic

October 1, 2021

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WM85-1610

This pamphlet outlines the services offered by the Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic. It explains what an operational stress injury is and lists common types of OSIs.

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Mental Health & Addictions

Clinic

Ophtalmopathie thyroïdienne

April 1, 2021

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1919

L’ophtalmopathie thyroïdienne (maladie de Basedow, maladie de Graves) peut se présenter si vous avez des problèmes de glande thyroïde. Dans le présent dépliant, nous vous expliquons comment elle est diagnostiquée et traitée et ce que vous pouvez faire pour améliorer la situation. This pamphlet is also available in English.

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Eye Care

Ophthalmic Imaging

June 1, 2023

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WW85-0022

Ophthalmic imaging is when images are taken of the eye. These pictures are used to detect eye conditions. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for ophthalmic imaging, how ophthalmic imaging is done, and what will happen after it is done.

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Eye Care

Scan or Test

Opioid Recovery Program (ORP) - Port Hawkesbury and Antigonish Areas

July 1, 2022

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WM85-2298

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This resource is currently being updated. Please check back later.

Mental Health & Addictions

Opioids for Shortness of Breath in Advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

September 1, 2024

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WF85-1892

Shortness of breath is the most common symptom for people with advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This pamphlet explains what causes shortness of breath, how opioids help, what kinds of opioids are used, if opioids are safe, and possible side effects.

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Medications

Respiratory System

Options for Birth After Cesarean

January 1, 2026

| PRINT CODE WP85-1847

This resource is currently unavailable because it is out of date. Please check back later for an updated resource.

If you had your baby by Cesarean birth, you can still have a vaginal birth in your next pregnancy. This is called a Trial of Labour after Cesarean (TOLAC) or a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC). This pamphlet gives information about TOLAC.

Pregnancy

Reproductive Health

Oral Irons and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

November 22, 2023

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-1469

Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have anemia (not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood). Taking oral irons will give you enough iron to make hemoglobin. The pamphlet explains what oral irons are, how to take and store them, and possible side effects.

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Medications

Kidneys

Oral Magnesium Supplements

October 10, 2023

| .pdf | PRINT CODE QV85-2179

Your health care provider has suggested you take an oral (by mouth) magnesium supplement. This may be a capsule, liquid, or a powder. Helpful hints and a sample schedule are provided.

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Medications