Patient Education Resources

Stool Collection for Occult Blood - South Shore Regional Hospital

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

Stool Collection for Ova and Parasites - Halifax Area

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

Stool Collection for Ova and Parasites - South Shore Regional Hospital

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

Strabismus Repair

Strabismus is a disorder when both eyes do not line up in the same direction. This pamphlet explains what to expect after surgery, how to apply eye ointment, and follow-up care. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Subdural Hematoma

This pamphlet explains the different types of subdural hematomas, causes, symptoms, possible tests, treatment, surgery, what will happen after surgery, special situations, possible complications, discharge planning, and how you will know if the subdural hematoma comes back.

Sublocade: After Care and Information

This pamphlet explains how to care for yourself after your 1st injection of sublocade. Topics include injection site care, treatment, and how sublocade works.

Supporting People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This pamphlet explains who is at risk of getting COPD, what the symptoms are, how COPD is diagnosed, and what will happen after you are diagnosed with COPD. Information on how you can manage your COPD and the benefits of COPD education is included.

Supporting Siblings of Children with Diabetes

PL-1287: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. When a child is diagnosed with diabetes, the entire family is impacted by the new diagnosis. This pamphlets offers tips to helping siblings cope with the changes and challenges.

Supporting Siblings of Children with Diabetes [Arabic]

PL-1287-AR: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series.

Supporting Your Recovery from COVID-19

This guide gives important information about recovering from COVID-19. Topics include how manage your symptoms, when you can start various day-to-day activities again, and what to do if you are stressed, anxious or depressed. Resources for COVID-19 and long COVID are listed.