Patient Education Resources

My Physical Activity Record

This pamphlet includes tips on how to get more physically active. It also includes space to keep track of your health (like blood pressure, heart rate) and activity (like aerobic exercise, balance test).

Myasthenia Gravis (MG)

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic (ongoing) neuromuscular disorder that causes weakness in your voluntary muscles (muscles you can control). This pamphlet explains what causes MG, what the symptoms are, and how it is diagnosed and treated. A list of resources is included.

Mycophenolate for Glomerulonephritis

Mycophenolate mofetil or mycophenolic acid is a medication that works by lowering your body’s harmful response to immune system diseases like glomerulonephritis. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.

Myringotomy Tubes - Valley Regional Hospital

This pamphlet explains what a myringotomy tube is, what to expect after surgery, pain, activity and eating, how long the tubes should stay in, and possible side effects.

Naltrexone for Alcohol Use Disorder

Naltrexone is a medication used to help manage alcohol dependence by lowering the good feeling you get from drinking alcohol. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication and other things you should know.

National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) and Children’s Hospital Early Warning Score (CHEWS)

The National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) and Children’s Hospital Early Warning Score (CHEWS) are scores used by your health care team. They help them to quickly find out how sick you or your child are and if there are changes to you or your child's condition. This pamphlet explains how your health care team uses these scores.

Nausea and Vomiting

A possible side effect of cancer and cancer treatment is nausea (feeling sick to your stomach) and/or vomiting (throwing up). This pamphlet describes what to do if you have nausea or vomiting and how to manage these side effects.

Neck Range of Motion

This pamphlet outlines the steps involved for various exercises to increase or maintain neck range of motion.

Need a Primary Health Care Provider?

Instructions for how to add yourself or update your information on the Nova Scotia Need a Family Practice Registry if you do not have a primary health care provider.

Need Help Filling Your Belly or Cupboards? Yarmouth Food Supports

This pamphlet lists food and transportation supports in Yarmouth. Services are listed in the following categories: I need groceries; I need a meal; I need help with buying food; and I need help with getting around.