Patient Education Resources

Hip Replacement Surgery: Aberdeen Hospital

This guide outlines information about hip replacement surgery at the Aberdeen Hospital.

Hip Replacement Surgery: Cape Breton Regional Hospital

This guide outlines information about hip replacement surgery at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

Hip Replacement Surgery: Valley Regional Hospital

This guide outlines information about hip replacement surgery at the Valley Regional Hospital.

Hip Strengthening Exercises

This pamphlet explains how to do exercises to strengthen your hip while lying down and while seated.

HIV Clinic - Victoria General Site, QE II

This pamphlet gives information about the HIV Clinic. Topics include who the Clinic team members are, privacy, what will happen at your first appointment, ART (antiretroviral therapy) medication, and what to do if you have a problem between Clinic appointments. Support and resources, as well as helpful hints for coping with HIV, are included. This pamphlet is also available in Arabic and Ukrainian.

HIV Clinic - Victoria General Site, QE II [Arabic]

(QE II) مستشفى فيكتوريا العام، مركز كيو إي تو - عيادة فيروس نقص المناعة البشري

HIV Clinic - Victoria General Site, QE II [Ukrainian]

Клініка ВІЛ-інфекції - Головний медичний центр “Вікторія”, QE II

Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) Surgery - DGH, VG Site

This pamphlet explains why you may need Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) surgery, how it is done, and what will happen after your surgery.

Home Safety - Preventing Falls at Home

Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians. This pamphlet includes a checklist to help you find out if you are at risk of falling. Tips to prevent falls are included.

Home Therapy Options for Dialysis

Staff in the Home Dialysis Unit at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre (QE II) teach patients how to do dialysis treatments at home. This pamphlet gives information about where to stay if you live more than 40 km (25 miles) from Halifax, the dialysis training process, supplies, and follow-up.