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1,555 Patient Education Resources
Sevelamer (Renagel®) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Sevelamer is a medication that lowers the amount of phosphorus in your blood. Hemodialysis can remove some of the extra phosphorus, but you may need a medication like sevelamer to remove more. This pamphlet explains how to take sevelamer, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.
Severe Hypoglycemia
PL-1257: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet lists symptoms of severe (very bad) hypoglycemia, also called low blood glucose. Information on what to do if you have severe hypoglycemia and how to give a glucagon injection is included.
Severe Hypoglycemia [Arabic]
PL-1257-AR: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series.
Sex? - A Healthy Sexuality Resource
This booklet contains information about sexual health, relationships, sexual assault, sexually transmitted infections, and how to prevent pregnancy. Printed copies are distributed through schools to Grade 7 students.
Sexual Health After a Spinal Cord Injury
After a spinal cord injury (SCI), you may have a lot of questions about your sexual health. Your rehabilitation (rehab) team is available to talk with you about any questions or concerns you may have. This pamphlet answers common questions.
Sexual Problems and Prostate Cancer
Tips to help manage or cope with sexual changes you may experience with prostate cancer. A list of resources is also provided.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Clinic (VG Site, QE II)
This pamphlet gives information about the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Clinic in Halifax. It explains what an STI is, how we test for and treat STIs, how to make an appointment at the clinic, and what to do if you want to be screened for STIs.
SGLT2 Inhibitors in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
This pamphlet gives information about SGLT2 inhibitors in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Topics include what SGLT2 inhibitors are and how they work, why someone with CKD needs this medication, and how to take it. Possible side effects are also included.
Short Stay Unit - Abbie J. Lane Memorial Building, QEII
The Short Stay Unit is a 5-bed psychiatric inpatient service with 24-hour nursing care. This pamphlet explains what will happen when you are admitted to the unit, and what to expect on the unit.