Preventing Falls and Injuries in Long-term Care

This pamphlet explains why falls happen, why you may be at risk of falling, and what you can do to lower your risk of falling.

Erythropoieis-stimulating Agents (ESAs) for People With Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Active Cancer or a History of Cancer or Stroke

If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), your health care provider may order erythropoieis-stimulating agent (ESA) medications for you. This pamphlet explains the risks and benefits of ESAs if you have CKD and active cancer, or a history of cancer or stroke.

Accoucher après la date prévue d’accouchement

Devinez votre date d'accouchement le mieux que vous pouvez. La présente brochure explique à quoi vous attendre si la grossesse se poursuit après votre date prévue d’accouchement. Les symptômes exigeant un appel à l’unité du travail et de l’accouchement sont indiqués. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Beta Blockers

Beta blockers are medications used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain), and to lower the risk of repeated heart attacks. This pamphlet explains how to take and store these medications. Possible side effects are listed.

Brosse à dents et fil dentaire

Dans cette brochure, vous trouverez des renseignements sur comment vous devriez vous brosser les dents et utiliser le fil dentaire, des conseils généraux sur le brossage des dents et l'utilisation du fil dentaire, et des conseils pour aider les enfants à se brosser les dents et à utiliser le fil dentaire. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Breast Pumping to Develop and Keep Up Your Milk Supply

This pamphlet explains how to develop your milk supply, how often to pump, how to keep up your supply, storage, and cleaning the pump.

Calcium Channel Blockers

Calcium channel blockers are medications used to treat chest pain and control high blood pressure. This pamphlet explains how to take calcium channel blockers. Symptoms that require a trip to the Emergency Department are listed.

Brushing and Flossing

This pamphlet describes how to brush and floss your teeth. It also includes tips and information on helping children brush and floss. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Cancer Clinical Trials

This pamphlet explains what clinical trials are and how you can be part of cancer research.

Bone Marrow Test

This pamphlet explains what a bone marrow test is, how to get ready for it, why and how it is done, and what will happen after the test. A list of symptoms to watch for is included.