Patient Education Resources

Seated Balance Program Side Flexion

This pamphlet gives an illustration of side flexion exercises to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the seated balance program.

Seated Balance Program Sit to Stand

This pamphlet gives an illustration of sit to stand exercises to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Seated Balance Program.

Seated Balance Program Toe Raises

This pamphlet gives an illustration of toe raises to be used as a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing this exercise as part of the Seated Balance Program.

Seated Exercise Program

The booklet outlines the steps involved for doing these seated exercises as part of the Seated Exercise Program. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Seated Exercises

This pamphlet gives a drawing of leg raises, knee raises, and arm raises to be done while sitting in a chair or on the side of your bed.

Seed Corns

This pamphlet explains what a seed corn is and what causes it, what makes some people at a higher risk for a seed corn, and treatment.

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) for Glaucoma

Lasers are one way of treating glaucoma. The pamphlet describes getting ready for treatment, how the treatment is done, care after laser treatment, and possible risks. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Self-Administration of Select Subcutaneous Chemotherapy Drugs

You have been prescribed a drug for your cancer that can be given at home using a needle. Your cancer care team will give you the supplies needed to do this safely. This pamphlet explains how to give yourself the drug, including what to do before you start, how to get ready for the injection, choosing and preparing the injection site, and injecting the dose.

Semen Collection - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Halifax Area

Step-by-step instructions are given for collecting your semen. The pamphlet also answers common questions you may have about collecting your semen. The location for sample drop-offs is provided.

Semen Collection - South Shore Regional Hospital

This pamphlet gives instructions to collect a semen sample. Drop-off site locations and hours are included.