Welcome to 9A - General Surgery Unit - VG Site

This pamphlet outlines what to expect as an inpatient on 9A, a General Surgery Unit.

Heart Transplant

This guide will help you and your loved ones during the transplant process. This pamphlet describes getting ready for a transplant, getting ready once a heart becomes available, and what to expect after surgery.

Correctional Health Services

Nova Scotia Health provides health services in all 4 of the adult provincial correctional facilities in Nova Scotia. A list of services offered, members of the health care team, and service access information is listed.

Preventing Falls in the Hospital After Giving Birth

After giving birth, you are at a higher risk of falling in the hospital, even if you feel steady on your feet. This pamphlet explains what you can do to prevent falling and how you can keep your baby safe in the hospital.

Renseignements importants sur l’infection pneumococcique et le vaccin conjugué contre le pneumocoque

La présente ressource explique ce qu'est l’infection pneumococcique, en quoi consiste le vaccin conjugué contre le pneumocoque, qui devrait le recevoir et qui ne devrait pas le recevoir, de même que les effets secondaires et les risques possibles liés au vaccin.

Prostate High Dose (HDR) Brachytherapy Treatment Package

This pamphlet explains what to expect while receiving high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer. Topics include how to prepare for your treatment, how brachytherapy treatment is delivered, possible side effects, and how you will know if the treatment worked.

HDR Brachytherapy for Gynecological Cancers (Standard Outpatient Procedure)

This pamphlet answers common questions about HDR brachytherapy for gynecological cancers including what will happen the day of treatment, how the treatment is done, and what happens after treatment. This pamphlet is for outpatients (patients not admitted to hospital).