Mental Health and Addictions Day Hospital - Northern Zone

The pamphlet explains what the Day Hospital is, what will happen each day, what your treatment will focus on, and how to give feedback about your care.

Dispositifs d’assistance ventriculaire (DAV)

Un DAV agit comme un ventricule du cœur en pompant le sang dans l’organisme. La présente brochure décrit les types de DAV, ce qui se passe pendant l’opération, les risques et ce à quoi s’attendre après l’opération. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Colonoscopy - VG Site [Simplified Chinese]

结肠镜检查 维多利亚综合 VG 医院

24-Hour Urine Collection - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Halifax Area

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

5-HIAA Urine Collection - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Halifax Area

This pamphlet gives step-by-step instructions on how to collect a 5-HIAA urine (pee) specimen (sample). Location information for drop-offs (24-hour access) is included.

After Your Wired Jaw Surgery

This pamphlet will help you learn what to expect after you have wired jaw surgery. Topics include wires and wire cutters, comfort and pain management, nausea and vomiting, eating and drinking, mouth care, smoking, what to do when you go home, and what to do in emergency situations.

After Limb Loss (Amputation) - Halifax Infirmary

This guide explains levels of limb amputation, who is on your health care team, what will happen before surgery, and what to expect after surgery.

ACE Inhibitors

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.

Azathioprine or Mercaptopurine Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Azathioprine (Imuran®) or mercaptopurine may help you manage your over-active immune response caused by your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet gives information about combination therapy in IBD, possible side effects of these medications, and what you can do to lower the chance of side effects.