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.
Good nutrition is important for people with kidney disease. The 4 things you need to watch for are: protein, phosphorus, sodium (salt), and potassium. This guide gives sample meal plans, lists of foods to avoid, and recipes.
One of the most important parts of your care during radiation treatment for head and neck cancer is getting enough nutrition and hydration. This pamphlet explains how to increase your protein and calories, and manage your diet.
One of the most important parts of your care during radiation treatment for head and neck cancer is getting enough nutrition and hydration. This pamphlet explains how to increase your protein and calories, and manage your diet with vegan options.
One of the most important parts of your care during radiation treatment for head and neck cancer is getting enough nutrition and hydration. This pamphlet explains how to increase your protein and calories, and manage your diet with vegetarian options.
An obstetric ultrasound uses sound waves to take images of a baby while it is inside your uterus (womb). This pamphlet explains how an obstetric ultrasound is done, how to get ready for your appointment, and how you will get your ultrasound exam results.
Cette brochure fait partie de la série sur le diabète chez les enfants et les jeunes. Il est important de profiter des gourmandises qui accompagnent les festivités. Il peut être utile d'en consommer de petites quantités en même temps que d'autres repas et collations. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Olanzapine is most often used to treat psychosis or mania. This pamphlet explains how to take olanzapine, how it helps, how quickly it will work, how long you should take it, and possible side effects.
The use of natural health products during chemotherapy, cellular therapy (including bone marrow transplantation), or surgery is not recommended. This pamphlet defines natural health products and outlines Nova Scotia Health's guidelines on the use of natural health products during chemotherapy.
People with kidney disease cannot process enough Vitamin D. One-Alpha® raises the amount of vitamin D in your body that can be used. This pamphlet outlines how to take the medication and side effects to watch for.
Ce document décrit les risques potentiels liés à une opération de la cataracte, le déroulement de l’intervention, les consignes à suivre après l’opération, les soins dont vous aurez besoin à domicile et comment utiliser les gouttes ophtalmiques. Vous y trouverez également une liste de symptômes nécessitant des soins médicaux. This pamphlet is also available in English.