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Traffic notice:  From 7 a.m. July 22 to 5 p.m. July 23, the westbound lanes on Bell Road near the QEII Halifax Infirmary will be closed. Only eastbound traffic will be permitted. 

Expect delays and allow extra time when visiting. The emergency department remains accessible via eastbound Bell Road.

Patient Education Resources

1,447 Patient Education Resources

Fierté-Santé (rack card)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2392

L’initiative Fierté-Santé vise à améliorer l’accès des membres de la communauté 2ELGBTQIA+ à des soins de santé primaires complets en toute sécurité. Cette brochure donne un aperçu des services fournis par Fierté-Santé. This item is also available in English and Arabic.

Financial Matters

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4024

For some people, being sick has a big impact on their finances. Knowing your options and understanding how they work can help. This pamphlet explains what Short Term Illness (STI) and Long Term Disability (LTD) are, whether you can get help from Employment Insurance (EI), and more.

Finding Health Information Online

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WX85-0228

This pamphlet includes questions to ask about health-related websites, things to think about, and good starting points for online health information. Finding health information online does not replace talking to a health care provider.

First Unprovoked Seizure

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WL85-2119

This pamphlet explains why seizures happen, what unprovoked and provoked seizures are, what will happen after your first seizure, and what epilepsy is. Information about the First Unprovoked Seizure Clinic, and first aid for seizures are provided.

Fistulogram

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WN85-0229

A fistulogram is a special X-ray that shows any narrowing(s) in your dialysis access (fistula or graft). This pamphlet explains how the test is done, how to get ready for it, and what to expect after the test.

Fistulogram - Cape Breton Regional Hospital

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-2283

A fistulogram is a special X-ray. A colourless contrast (X-ray dye) will be injected into your blood vessels using an IV (intravenous line) to help your health care team see your dialysis access (fistula). The pamphlet describes getting ready for the X-ray, how the test is done, and care after.

Fistuloplasty

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-0397

A fistuloplasty is a non-surgical procedure used to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels in your fistula. The pamphlet outlines how to procedure is done and what to expect.

Fistuloplasty - Cape Breton Regional Hospital

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-2284

A fistuloplasty is a non-surgical procedure used to open blocked or narrowed blood vessel in your fistula. The blood vessel is stretched with a special balloon. The pamphlet outlines what to expect going into the procedure, what happens after, risks, and a list of symptoms to watch for are provided.

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