Bowel Surgery

During surgery, a part of your bowel will be removed. This pamphlet will answer some of your questions about your stay in the hospital and care at home. Topics include: activity after surgery, nutrition, controlling discomfort, and care of your incision.

Birth Control Implant

A birth control implant is a plastic rod. It goes under your skin on the inside of your upper arm. This pamphlet explains how the implant works, when it will start working, what will happen when it is removed, who should not get an implant, and the benefits and side effects.

Patient Passport: Gynecologic Oncology Surgery

This pamphlet gives information about your gynecologic oncology surgery. There is space for you to fill in information for you and your health care team. Please bring this passport with you to your pre-admission appointment and on the day of your surgery.

Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program

The Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program has a library of education resources that have been created with cancer patients, their families, and the public in mind. Links and QR codes to the patient education pamphlet library and the video library are provided.

Where Can I Get the Equipment I Will Need After Surgery or Illness?

After your surgery or illness, you may need equipment to help you adapt day to day activities. Try to get any equipment you will need before you go to the hospital. This pamphlet explains how to buy, rent, or borrow equipment in Nova Scotia and across Canada.

Staying Active After Knee Replacement Surgery

This pamphlet explains the benefits of staying active after knee replacement surgery. A list of resources is included.