Information about smudging ceremonies, stopping smoking, referral to Tobacco Free Nova Scotia (TFNS), and what to do if you decide you are ready to try to quit tobacco. Contact information for TFNS and the Stop Smoking Program is provided. This pamphlet is also available in French.
The Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) is an international program created to support parents, babies, and families by supporting families to make an informed decision about how they feed their baby, promoting practices that give parents and babies a healthy start, and protecting families from marketing pressures.
Acamprosate is a medication used to help manage alcohol dependence that works best for people who would like to stop drinking alcohol completely. This pamphlet outlines how to use this medication and possible side effects.
An injury or a change in your health may affect your ability to use your technology. This pamphlet describes the Access to Technology team who will work with you to find a new or easier way to use your technology.
Le livret explique ce qu’est un AVC, ce à quoi l’AVC peut ressembler et ce qu’il peut entraîner. On y traite aussi de l’admission à l’hôpital, de la réadaptation, du retour à la normale, de votre plan de congé, et plus. This pamphlet is also available in English.
If you are a resident of Nova Scotia, are receiving outpatient treatment at the QEII Cancer Care Program and live more than 50 kms one way from the hospital, accommodations will be provided for you and a support person. This pamphlet lists locations that are part of the Accommodations Program.
La présente brochure explique à quoi vous attendre si la grossesse se poursuit après votre date prévue d’accouchement. Elle traite aussi du déroulement des évaluations post-terme et de la façon de vous préparer à ces consultations. Les symptômes exigeant un appel à l’unité du travail et de l’accouchement sont indiqués. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are medications that can be used to treat high blood pressure and certain heart conditions (like heart attacks, heart failure), and kidney disease. This pamphlet explains how to take and store these medications. Possible side effects are listed.
The Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Day Treatment Program is a supportive group where you can learn about ABI, ways to manage ongoing challenges related to your ABI, meet people with similar experiences, and explore your strengths.
This pamphlet outlines steps involved in breathing control, deep breathing exercises, and huffing. A technique summary is provided. This pamphlet is also available in French.