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.
This pamphlet explains what causes a molar pregnancy, diagnosis, treatment, test results, as well as answering questions you may have about getting pregnant again after experiencing a molar pregnancy.
Having a healthy mouth can reduce your risk of the mouth problems that cancer and cancer treatment can cause. This pamphlet explains why cancer treatments cause mouth problems, what problems they cause, and how to keep your mouth healthy.
This pamphlet explains what MRSA is, how it is spread, screening for MRSA, care in hospital and at home, and infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines to prevent spreading MRSA. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Plasma cells are a type of white blood cell that helps your body fight infection. Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer where plasma cells become abnormal and grow out of control. This pamphlet explains the causes and symptoms of multiple myeloma, and how it is treated.
This pamphlet lists target health measurements related to diabetes and gives space for you to write down your own measurements. It also lists things you can do to help manage your diabetes.
This pamphlet gives tips for staying active while you are in the hospital.