PL-0195: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet has tips on how to enjoy special occasions while keeping blood glucose in your target range. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains what happens when a tumour growing in the bones of the spine starts to press on the spinal cord (the nerve structure in your back). This condition is called spinal cord compression. Symptoms and treatments are listed.
This pamphlet gives information about a method of pain control called spinal cord stimulation. It explains the 3 steps of spinal cord stimulation, what to expect before and after your surgery, care at home, and signs of infection.
This pamphlet gives instructions to follow once you are discharged from the hospital after spine surgery. Topics include controlling pain, caring for your incision (cut), activity, and follow-up appointment. Symptoms that need medical help right away are listed.
Colchester East Hants Health Centre (CEHHC) provides spiritual care for patients and their loved ones requesting this service. What you can expect from this service as well as situations spiritual care staff can help you with are outlined. The Prayer Room location is listed. Contact information is also provided.
Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a sputum sample. Drop-off site locations and hours are included.
This pamphlet gives an illustration of standing leg exercises to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the physiotherapy program. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet gives instructions for what to expect when your health care provider has given you a form (called a requisition) for lab tests that must be repeated (for example: once a week, once every 3 months). Tests ordered this way are called standing orders.
Statins are medications used to help lower high cholesterol levels. This pamphlet explains how to take and store this medication. Possible side effects are listed.
This pamphlet gives information about staying active. Topics include guidelines, intensity, and benefits. Suggestions for local exercise activities in the Barrington and Shelburne areas are included.