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Routine IT maintenance on Wednesday, December 17 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.

Patient Education Resources

1,534 Patient Education Resources

Swallowing

| .pdf | PRINT CODE LC85-0563

This pamphlet explains how a normal swallow works, causes of swallowing problems, what swallowing problems can lead to, signs, diagnosis, and what happens if a swallowing problem is severe. Alternative ways to get nutrition, fluids, and medications are described.

Syndrome de sevrage néonatal

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2203

Ce dépliant explique les symptômes courants, ce que l’équipe de soins fera pour aider votre bébé, ce que vous pouvez faire pour aider votre bébé, ce qui se passera si votre bébé a besoin de médicaments pour traiter ses symptômes et quand votre bébé pourra rentrer à la maison. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Systemic Therapy Unit: Victoria General Hospital

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP4061

The Systemic Therapy Unit offers many services, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, cellular therapy, supportive care, and apheresis. Information about the unit, what to expect during appointments, your health care team, and other information is outlined.

Tacrolimus for Glomerulonephritis

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-2424

Tacrolimus is a medication that works by lowering your body’s harmful response to immune system diseases like glomerulonephritis. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.

Taking Your Medication

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WM85-0758

Taking your medication is an important part of playing an active role in keeping up your health and well-being. This pamphlet explains why some people stop taking their medication, talking to your primary health care provider, and tips to help you take your medication. This pamphlet is also available in French.

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