Patient Education Resources

Stereotactic Radiation Therapy to the Brain

Stereotactic radiation therapy allows high dose radiation beams to be focused on a small area. This pamphlet explains what to expect from this treatment.

Steroid Injection for the Eye

Steroid injections treat conditions that cause inflammation or swelling in the eye. This pamphlet discusses what to expect before and after the procedure. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Stillbirth - Yarmouth Regional Hospital

This pamphlet answers some common questions you may have after a stillbirth. It also includes a list of books for suggested reading and a list of support groups.

Stool Collection for Calprotectin - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Halifax Area

This pamphlet gives step-by-step instructions on how to collect a stool (poop) specimen (sample) to check for calprotectin. Location information for drop-offs (24-hour access) is included.

Stool Collection for Clostridium difficile (C. diff) - South Shore Regional Hospital

Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a stool (poop) sample to test for C. diff. Special rules you must follow for 5 days before you collect your stool are listed. Locations for drop-offs are included.

Stool Collection for Culture - South Shore Regional Hospital

Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a stool (poop) sample to test your stool's culture. Drop-off site locations and hours are included.

Stool Collection for Culture and Sensitivity - Halifax Area

Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a stool (poop) sample to test your stool's culture and sensitivity. Locations for drop-offs (24-hour access) are included.

Stool Collection for H. pylori - South Shore Regional Hospital

Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a stool (poop) sample to find H. pylori. Locations for drop-offs are included.

Stool Collection for H. pylori, C. difficile, or Viral Detection - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Halifax Area

Step-by-step instructions are provided for how to collect your stool (poop) to detect H. pylori, C. difficile, or other viruses. You can drop off your samples in Halifax 24 hours a day.

Stool Collection for Occult Blood - Halifax Area

Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a stool (poop) sample to detect the presence of occult blood. Locations for drop-offs (24-hour access) are included.