Stool Collection for Occult Blood - South Shore Regional Hospital

Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a stool (poop) sample to detect the presence of occult blood. Locations for drop-offs are included.

Urine Collection for Chlamydia - South Shore Regional Hospital

Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a urine sample to detect chlamydia. Locations for drop-offs are included.

Comprendre les dernières semaines, journées et heures de la vie

Les renseignements présentés dans cette ressource ont pour but de vous aider à comprendre les changements qui surviennent chez une personne au cours des dernières semaines, journées et heures de sa vie. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Understanding the Last Weeks, Days, and Hours of Life

The information provided in this pamphlet is to help you understand the changes that happen to someone during the last weeks, days, and hours of life. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheter

This pamphlet explains the procedure for having a tunneled hemodialysis catheter inserted and what to expect before, during and after the procedure.

Se préparer à la fin de vie et à la mort

Il peut être pénible de penser à la perte de votre vie et à ses conséquences pour vos proches. Ce livret fournit de l'information sur les soins palliatifs, la planification préalable des soins, l'anticipation de la perte et du décès, ainsi que la planification des funérailles ou d'une cérémonie commémorative. Une liste de ressources est incluse. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Preparing for Death and Dying

Considering the loss of your life and its effect on other people can be overwhelming. This pamphlet gives information about palliative care, advance care planning, anticipating loss and death, and planning a funeral or a memorial. A list of resources is included. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Preventing Falls During Your Hospital Stay

This pamphlet gives ways to lower your risk of falling while in the hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Injectable Iron and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), or who are on dialysis, have anemia because their red blood cells are low. The body needs iron to help make new red blood cells. This pamphlet explains how to take and store this medication, and lists possible side effects.