Routine IT maintenance on Wednesday, February 18 will cause service interruptions between midnight and 6:00am affecting the YourHealthNS app and on-line appointment booking including COVID-19 testing, blood collection, X-Ray, EKG and the Need a Family Practice Registry. We apologize for any inconvenience.
This pamphlet explains the types of nose surgery, and what will happen right after surgery and at home. It also includes tips and information on when to get medical attention.
This pamphlet explains what will happen when you are discharged from the Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program. Information about what to do if you do not have a primary care provider is given. A list of resources is included.
The Nova Scotia Eating Disorder Provincial Service (NSEDPS) treats people of all ages who have an eating disorder (like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, and other eating disorders) and live in Nova Scotia.
The Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program has a library of education resources that have been created with cancer patients, their families, and the public in mind. Links and QR codes to the patient education pamphlet library and the video library are provided.
An Oncology Nurse Practitioner (ONP) may be part of your cancer care team. ONPs are advanced practice nurses with additional education and training in cancer care. This pamphlet explains how an ONP can help you.
PL-1243: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet goes over what you need to know before you meet with a dietitian. The pamphlet includes tips and a sample menu.
Registered dietitians offer nutrition services across western Nova Scotia (Annapolis Valley, South Shore, and South West Nova Scotia). This pamphlet outlines services provided, nutrition education topics, and how you can get an appointment with a dietitian.
PL-1243-FR: Cette brochure fait partie de la série sur le diabète chez les enfants et les jeunes.
This pamphlet provides guidelines for the first 4 weeks (1 month) after bowel surgery. They will help with your healing, comfort, and bowel function. Foods that are best tolerated and foods to avoid are listed.
When your jaws are wired or you have elastics in place, you will need to make changes to the foods you eat. This pamphlet gives tips to get the nutrition your body needs. This pamphlet is also available in French.