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.
This pamphlet lists things to think about before registering for school. Topics include: how you will know when you are ready, looking into what you need to get into or apply for a program, and how you will pay for school.
This pamphlet lists things to think about when you are going back to work like when you know when you're ready, how to get ready, and options available to you.
Arthritis can cause pain and affect your mobility (movement). This can keep you from doing the things you want to do. This pamphlet gives tips to help better manage your pain and improve your function.
The pamphlet describes why a thoracentesis is done, how to get ready, where it is done, what happens before and during the thoracentesis, after care, and when to seek medical help.
The pamphlet explains why you may need a TEVAR, how it is done, and what to expect before, during, and after your surgery. Symptoms that need medical attention are included.
TTP stands for thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura. TTP damages the lining of your blood vessels. This causes very small clots to form that can block the blood flow in your body. This pamphlet looks at causes, symptoms, treatment options, and ways to prevent injury or bleeding problems.
This pamphlet is for people who are pregnant or who are planning to get pregnant, and who are being tested for a thyroid disorder or have been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder. It explains what causes thyroid disorders, what hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are, and possible treatments.
This pamphlet explains how thyroid eye disease (also known as Graves’ eye disease) is diagnosed, what the treatment is, and what you can do to help. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains the types of thyroid gland and parathyroid gland surgeries. It also explains what to expect after surgery, how to care for your incision, and symptoms to watch for.
Ticagrelor (Brilinta®) is a medication used with low-dose Aspirin® to lower your risk of having a heart attack. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, what to do if you miss a dose, medications to avoid, side effects, and how to store this medication.